Make sure to check out “Flora & Fauna” before takeoff. | Photo via CHA ART SPACE
Summer is a busy season at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, and there’s a new arrival that has caught our attention. The “Flora & Fauna” art show is now in bloom.
The gallery can be seen in the CHA ART SPACE, which is housed in the ticketing area of the airport. It showcases nearly 30 nature-inspired pieces curated by local artist Carrie Pendergrass.
All works are created by local + regional artists, and the exhibit is free to visit before it departs at the end of September. The pieces can be purchased, and proceeds will support the creators + CHA ART SPACE’s ongoing efforts.
Pro tip: CHA recommends arriving two hours early for your flight — we suggest adding a few minutes to check out “Flora & Fauna.”
Events
Events
Monday, July 14
Fungi in the Garden | 6-7:30 p.m. | Red Bank Community Center, Red Bank | Free | UTC biology professor Dr. Hill Craddock leads this fun fungi class focused on the role mycorrhizae plays in plant and soil nutrition.
Bastille Day Celebration | 7-10 p.m. | Adelle’s Crêperie | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the French holiday with games, music, and plenty of crepes.
Tuesday, July 15
Color Our World with Imagination | 11 a.m. | Walker County Public Library, LaFayette, GA | Free | Magician Tommy Johns performs this kid-friendly variety show featuring comedy, games, puppets, and colorful illusions.
The Titans’ Marketing Playbook | 6-8 p.m. | Finley Stadium | $25 | Huddle with the pros at this American Advertising Federation presentation that focuses on the Tennessee Titans’ marketing and brand building.
Wednesday, July 16
Page-Turners on the Patio | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Boneyard Bar | Free | Join SoLit for this low-pressure silent book club with time reserved for socializing and time for quiet reading.
New Orleans Cooking | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $99 | Bring some NOLA flavor to your kitchen at this class that teaches you to make chicken and sausage gumbo, shrimp and grits, and beignets.
A new coffee shop is brewing in Ooltewah. A drive-through-only 7-Brew Coffee Shop will be constructed at the former site of Kleen-A-Matic Dry Cleaners on Lee Highway. An opening timeline hasn’t been announced, but the new store is expected to be ~500 sqft. (Chattanoogan)
Travel
Some of your favorite snacks might not make it through airport security. TSA recently clarified that spreadable and spillable foods like peanut butter, hummus, and yogurt are subject to “liquid rules.” Keep that in mind before heading to the Chattanooga Airport for your next trip. (USA TODAY)
Eat
McDonald’s is spicing up its menu and bringing the summer heat with new Spicy McMuffin breakfast sandwiches — made with all the classic ingredients + spicy pepper sauce. Can’t make it before the 10:30 a.m. cutoff? Try these brunch spots around Chattanooga instead.
Watch
It seems Tennesseans love tuning in to “Property Brothers.” That’s the state’s most popular HGTV show, according to a recent study. If you’re ready to turn off the TV and do some house hunting of your own, you might want to brush up on Chattanooga’s cost of living.
History
It might feel like Y2K was just yesterday, but we’re officially closer to 2050 than we are to 2000. While we have no idea what’s in store for the next 25 years, we are looking forward to these local events in the next couple of weeks. (Buzzfeed)
The Word
“Fridge cigarette.” A snack or drink — most often a Diet Coke — used as an excuse for a short break, akin to a smoke break. If you’re going to join the trend, give it a Chattanooga spin and stock up on locally made snacks.
Mansion Monday
This mountain retreat in Soddy-Daisy offers stunning views of the Tennessee River Gorge + Chattanooga area as far as the eye can see. Inside, you’ll be able to relax with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a huge kitchen and living space, and a media room.
Goodwill Donation Xpress will open Thursday, July 17. | Photo via Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area
Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving mood, but Chattanooga has many great causes you can support with your time. Not sure where to start? Here are 50+ ways to get involved in the area.
Chattanooga Park Stewards | Help improve (and keep beautiful) our local parks and greenways by volunteering to plant native trees and plants, remove invasive species, pick up litter, and more.
Chattanooga Library | Volunteer to help shelf books, garden at the South Chattanooga location, or work at the studio or maker space.
Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area | Clean your house and donate items like clothing, household goods, appliances, and media. The new Ooltewah Goodwill Donation Xpress will open Thursday, July 17.
Northside Neighborhood House | Volunteer by working in NNH’s CommUNITY Schools or thrift stores, or assisting with special events.
Humane Educational Society | Volunteer at the Humane Society’s shelter or thrift store, or help out by fostering a pet.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Apple Music recently celebrated its 10th birthday by releasing the list of it’s 100 most-streamed songs (so far). There wasn’t a lot of Chattanooga representation on the list, but one artist did make the cut. Usher, who grew up in the area and started his singing career at local churches, appeared at No. 160 with his hit song “Yeah!” I’d certainly call that track a modern classic.
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