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Tickets to the festival are on sale now. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Margarita Festival
The Chattanooga Margarita Festival will be shaking things up on Saturday, Aug. 9. From 6 to 9 p.m. at the First Horizon Pavilion, you’ll have the chance to taste-test some of the best margaritas Chattanooga has to offer.
A $54 general admission ticket will get you 10 sample-size margaritas from Chattanooga restaurants. But if you’re really a connoisseur, you might want to spring for a $95 VIP ticket. It includes early admission to the festival, some light snacks, and most importantly — two extra margarita samples.
Pro tip: Before you waste away, be sure to vote for your favorite margarita. A winner will be announced at the end of the night.
Get coffee the way you like it all around Chattanooga. | Photo provided by @culturecoffeecochatt
For richer or pour over, Chattanooga’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning.
The Scenic City has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Chattanooga.
In-house roasted beans
Velo Coffee Roasters, 509 E Main St. | This spot doubles as a roastery and coffee shop that serves anything from its drip coffee to shaken iced lattes.
Mean Mug Coffeehouse, locations vary | This shop has been roasting its own beans since 2017. You can get a cup of specialty coffee and have a bite made from scratch.
Goodman Coffee Roasters, 1110 Market St. + 3913 St. Elmo Ave. | Goodman has been making a good cup of coffee since 1995, becoming one of the first specialty coffee shops in Chattanooga.
Wine Down Thursdays at Whitebird | 5-9 p.m. | Whitebird at The Edwin Hotel | $14 | Celebrate making it to the end of the work week with live music and five featured wines.
Thai Street Food | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $99 | Learn how to make a wide variety of mouth-watering Thai street food — ages 14 and up.
Let’s Talk Pelvic Health: a Community Q&A | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual event | Free | Join this virtual community discussion about the future of pelvic health care in Chattanooga — registration is required.
Friday, July 25
Visit Santa at Rock City’s Christmas in July | Friday, July 25-Sunday, July 27 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Rock City | Free with admission | Pay Santa an early visit during Rock City’s Christmas in July celebration.
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Collegedale Commissioners approved a rezoning request that’ll allow the development of 102 single-family homes on a 32-acre property at 10419 Lee Hwy. To lower the impact on residents, the developer agreed to decrease the number of homes and create a 50 ft buffer between the development + the neighboring community. (Chattanoogan)
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The Hamilton County Health Department is hosting its free back-to-school open house today. From 4 to 7 p.m., families can visit the department to get pediatric vaccines, free backpacks filled with school supplies + free food and snow cones. (Local 3 News)
Health
Chattanooga will open a second Heart Hub tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Glenwood Community Center, expanding the community’s access to cardiovascular resources. You can stop by during office hours for basic health monitoring, including an automated blood pressure machine available for anyone to use.
Civic
The Chattanooga City Council passed a backyard hen ordinance on the first reading this week. If it passes a final vote on Tuesday, July 29, the ordinance will allow Chattanoogans to have up to eight hens inside a fenced area in their backyards. (News Channel 9)
Award
A UTC math professor was awarded a ~$250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. The funding will support Dr. Xiunan Wang’s research on forecasting flu outbreaks. Dr. Wang uses a combination of math, AI, and environmental data to improve forecasting and early warning systems.
State
Hamilton County could soon lose its status as the fourth most populous county in Tennessee. Rutherford County, which includes Murfreesboro, currently has ~10,000 fewer residents, but is projected to take the number four spot by 2030 or sooner. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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Even though this is the first time you’re seeing me — it’s good to be back. I’m Sarah Dickson, born and raised in Chattanooga. I moved away for work in 2017, but never stopped thinking about this city. Eight years later, I’m back — and I can’t wait to share stories with those who love Chattanooga as much as I do.
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