Don’t let August slip away into a moment of time without enjoying these events. | Photo by Nathalie DuPre via Travis Sims
August is in that odd in-between stretch — summer break is over, but the holiday season hasn’t started.
Luckily, Chattanooga is prepared to keep us entertained all month long. These are some of the events we recommend in August. 127 Yard Sale | Thursday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free+ | Shop the world’s longest yard sale at participating locations around Signal Mountain + the downtown area to find vintage and well-loved items.
Woodstock Celebration | Friday, Aug. 15 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds | $25+ | Don your tie-dyes and love beads because Paul Childers Band and Jess Goggans Band are coming together to perform a tribute to the music of this historic festival.
Chattanooga River Games | Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Ross’s Landing | Free+ | From wakesurfing and rock climbing to freestyle diving + slacklining, the largest extreme sports and music festival in the South has it all.
Happy Hookers Yarn Club | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | West Room at Collegedale City Hall, Ooltewah | Free | BYOM (Bring Your Own Materials) to this club filled with crafting and fellowship.
Christmas in July at Chester Frost Park | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chester Frost Park Pavilion, Hixson | Free | Enjoy some holiday music, movies, and crafts during this Christmas in July celebration.
Dog Days of Summer | 5 p.m. | Rock City, Lookout Mountain, GA | $24+ | Take a stroll on the scenic Enchanted Trail with your four-legged friend, enjoy a Good Dog menu takeover, and get info from the Chain-Free Chattanooga organization.
Thursday, July 31
Chattanooga Seniors Got Talent | 7 p.m. | Silverdale Center Creekside Theater | $10 | This annual competition proves talent shows aren’t just for children.
Next Level Comedy Showcase | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $14 | Get ready to laugh while watching sets from these rising stars in the comedy world.
This afternoon, the Chattanooga City Council will take a final vote on a backyard hen ordinance that would allow Chattanoogans to have up to eight hens inside an enclosure in their backyards. Today’s council meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. and you can follow along online.
Weather
Stay safe out there. The National Weather Service is expecting a heat index over 100 degrees today. Make sure to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you must be outside, make sure to cool off in one of Chattanooga’s pools or swimming holes. (Chattanoogan)
Sports
East Ridge is launching a $3 million project to install artificial turf on several fields at Camp Jordan. The city hopes the improved drainage of artificial turf will reduce weather-related game cancellations. Installation will take three to four months to complete. (Chattanoogan)
Fun Fact
Did you know we’re not the only Chattanooga? The city we know and love is actually one of three. Oklahoma and Ohio also have cities called Chattanooga. But don’t worry — our Chattanooga is the largest with an estimated population of just over 191,000. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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Chattanooga Taco Week makes dinner plans easy. | Photo by Nooga Nightlife
Chattanooga Taco Week is underway, which means you could be eating $4 tacos all week long.
Last week, we asked which Chattanooga restaurant has the best tacos. It turns out — you’re all very passionate about the dish. About 20 different restaurants were mentioned in your responses. Taco Mamacita got the most love, with Agave & Rye and Bollywood Tacos close behind. If one of those is your favorite, you’re in luck — all three are participating in Chattanooga Taco Week.
It’s still July, but let’s be honest — some of you are already making your holiday shopping lists. So here’s something to note: Chattanooga’s indoor Holiday Market won’t actually be in Chattanooga this year. Instead, it’ll be at the Knoxville World’s Fair Expo Hall Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14. But don’t despair — Chattanooga Market will still host its own smaller holiday market at the First Horizon Pavilion Nov. 22-23.
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