When it comes to Aretha Frankensteins, are you a waffle or pancake person? | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas. If you’d like to end (or start) your week with fluffy eggs or a sweet waffle, the Scenic City has a brunch destination for you, like these weekend hot spots.
Note: All times listed are weekend brunch-only. Aretha Frankensteins | Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Prepare for a wait at this Chattanooga classic, but it will be worth it to try the Waffle of Insane Greatness (the name speaks for itself). Hello Monty | Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | While everything on the brunch menu is divine, our heart is set on the French toast — it might be the best we’ve ever had.
Hi-Fi Clyde’s | Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sip on $3 mimosas or bloody marys as you fill your plate with biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, and other brunch creations.
Frazier Five & Dime | Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Order a side of beignets with a brunch cocktail to go along with your meal.
Scottie’s on the River | Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | If you seafood in your brunch plans, head to this spot with riverfront views.
Thursday Sessions | 6-8 p.m. | Plant Bar Chattanooga | Free | Kick off your weekend with chill vibes, coffee drinks, teas, zero-proof elixirs, and music by this week’s performer: Christopher Scoggins.
Aaron Weber | Times vary | The Comedy Catch | $23+ | The Nashville-based comedian takes his talents from the Grand Ole Opry to the local stage at this clean comedy show.
The Stolen Faces | 8 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom | $15+ | Rock on as The Stolen Faces covers beloved songs from The Grateful Dead.
Friday, July 18
Off the Rails: Blair Crimmins + the Hookers | 6:30 p.m. | Burr Performing Arts Park, Dalton, GA | Free | Grab a blanket or chair and enjoy a night of live music headlined by this jazzy act.
Free Movie in a Park | 8-11 p.m. | Wyatt Center Park | Free | Watch “Inside Out 2" under the stars — the film starts playing around 9 p.m. when it’s dark enough.
Pink Pony Club: Chappell Roan Dance Night | 9-11:30 p.m. | The Signal | $25 | If you think you can find a better dance party than this 18+ event, “Good Luck, Babe.”
Saturday, July 19
Metro Chattanooga Record Show | 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Colonade Catoosa County Civic Center, Ringgold, GA | $3+ | Build your music collection and browse vendors selling vinyls, CDs, memorabilia, and more.
Improv Chattanooga Summer Showcase | 8-10 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $12 | Make plans to watch this show filled with unplanned humor.
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Local leaders celebrated the completion of two major traffic projects: Apison Pike improvements and connectivity in Collegedale + widening on Highway 60 in Cleveland. Together, the two developments cost over $150 million, and construction first began in 2020. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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Hamilton County Schools dedicated $2 million to construct a new, multipurpose gym facility at McConnell Elementary in Hixson. This building is needed because the elementary school has been operating without a dedicated indoor space for assemblies or physical education. A construction timeline has not been announced.
Civic
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to allow a drive-through Scooter’s coffee shop to open on Broad Street. The site by Chattanooga Christian School + Publix has a traffic lane that needed reclassification for auto activities. City Council will also need to approve this decision. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Biz
Local business development hub INCubator of Chattanooga has launched INC Connect to support early-stage manufacturing + product-based entrepreneurs. This initiative is a partnership with Proof Programs to provide a low-barrier entry point to projects in the first two years of business development. INCubator is now accepting applications.
Award
The International Bluegrass Music Association is tuning in to Chattanooga as its new host city for the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. The organization also announced this year’s nominees + Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony will take place at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 18; tickets are available.
Plan Ahead
Saddle up, Creative Discovery Museum is hosting Drink and Discover: Wild West on Friday, July 25. The 21+ event will feature line dancing, mechanical bull rides, food, and Chattanooga Whiskey. Tickets are on sale, and proceeds will support the museum and its educational programming.
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People say you never forget how to ride a bike — but I’m pretty sure my bike-riding skills depleted after years off the pedals. While I’m back on two wheels again, it’s nice to know Outdoor Chattanooga offers all-ages classes to learn how to ride a bike. There’s a session tonight, but if you can’t make it, there’s another one on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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