Stock up on fresh peaches at the upcoming festival. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
The Fourth may be over, but the fun’s just begun.
Whether you hope to spend the rest of the month attending exciting concerts, heading to a festival, or relaxing, there’s an event in our Plan Ahead for you.
Festivals
Peach Festival | Sunday, July 13 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free+ | Everything’s peachy keen at the market with themed offerings ranging from fresh-picked peaches to salsa and jams.
Get social
Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy | Thursday, July 17-Saturday, July 19 | Times vary | The Historic | $55 | Step into the world of Poe’s work in this four-part cocktail experience featuring drinks with names like “The Cask of Amontillado.”
Seasonal
Ice Cream Crawl | Friday, July 18-Sunday, July 20 | Locations vary | Price of purchase | Celebrate National Ice Cream Day (July 20) by heading to six participating creameries around the city + entering to win a $100 Chattanooga Express Card.
Killer Beaz | Thursday, July 10-Saturday, July 12 | Times vary | The Comedy Catch | $23+ | The comedian known for Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” and his Amazon Prime show takes over the local stage.
Exploring Art | 10-11 a.m. | Downtown Library | Free | Kids in grades K-2 will explore themes in art — this week’s class is focused on abstract sculptures.
Indian Cooking | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $99 | Learn to make something new in the kitchen at this class that has aloo tikki chaat, chicken masala curry, naan, and various sauces on the menu.
Bobby Stone Film Series: “The Firm” | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $14 | Watch the 1993 film about a young lawyer at a prestigious firm who discovers its dark side.
Saturday, July 12
Mushroom Foraging 101 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Audubon Society | $40+ | Wander the trails + learn to identify common wild, edible, and medicinal mushrooms.
Chattanooga Water Lantern Festival | 6-10 p.m. | Chester Frost State Park, Hixson | $38+ | Live out your “Tangled” fantasies by decorating your own lantern and watching it float above the water.
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The same home before and after Window World exterior updates. | Photos courtesy of Window World
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$246 million. That’s the estimated cost of TDOT’s plan to widen I-24 between I-59 in Dade County and US Highway 27 near downtown Chattanooga. Environmental technical studies are planned to determine potential impacts of the project, after which the public will be able to provide feedback. (Local 3)
Eat
From Mojo Burrito, to Sabor Modern Latino & Sushi, to Chattanooga Eats and Chill. The Red Bank restaurant on Dayton Boulevard is now under new management, also changing its name + offering a pared down menu focusing on Costa Rican dishes. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Development
Hamilton County DA Coty Wamp confirmed that The East Ridge Budgetel Inn & Suites recently went into foreclosure — but changes are coming. The motel was purchased by new owners and is expected to be demolished + become retail space. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Drink
Gate 11 Distillery is expanding distribution across the state. The local independent craft distillery announced that its full range of spirits is now available at more liquor stores, bars, and restaurants statewide. Brb, we’re sharing the news with our friends at 865today + NASHtoday.
Feel Good
UTC engineering graduate student Connor Mackey used 3D printing to address a Chihuahua’s health concern head on. Wrexham, the playful 1-year-old pup, was born with Open Fontanelle, meaning his skull has a soft spot. Mackey designed + printed a custom helmet so the dog can safely play outdoors. (Local 3)
Edu
UTC received a $2.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration that will help address behavioral health needs in Southeast Tennessee. University employees will work with eight community partners to train workers who can provide mental health services to children, adolescence, and young adults.
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53.1% | Soybeans
21.5% | Wheat
16% | Corn
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The Wrap
The Wrap
Why hello again, Chattanooga. For those of you unfamiliar with my face, I was one of the NOOGAtoday Editors back in the day. One of my favorite experiences on the job was writing this piece about CDM’s Drink and Discover events. Good news: There’s another one coming up this month.
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