Guided Etiquette Dinner for High School Students | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Feed Co. Private Dining Room | $97 | High school students can learn dining etiquette and how to create engaging conversation at this annual dinner.
Mexican & Margaritas | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $99 | Learn how to make homemade tortillas and enchiladas while sipping on a margarita in this interactive cooking class.
Paint Pink Paradise | 6-9 p.m. | The Big Chill and Grill | $40 | Nothing says summer like drinking a fruity, frozen drink and painting a flamingo with your besties.
Thursday, July 31
Take A Break | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Miller Park | Free | Step away from the monitors and take a lunch break in the park with activities and food trucks.
Friday, Aug. 1
Wild Wonders: A Close Encounter with Native Animals | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding | Free | Take an interactive tour to learn more about animals native to East Tennessee — admission is pay what you can.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Intro to Beekeeping with Randall Kennedy | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Crab Tree Farms | $35 | Learn the basics of beekeeping and take home some fresh honey in this workshop.
Soon-to-be Chattanooga firefighters now have an upgraded six-story training tower that supports live fire and rescue drills. The $3 million tower includes multiple burn rooms, gas props, and smoke simulation. It is designed to be used by firefighters from all over the region. (News Channel 9)
Outdoors
Chattanooga agencies are advocating for a multi-use greenway alongside I-24 as part of potential expansion plans. The proposed path would connect Lookout Valley to neighborhoods like St. Elmo and North Chattanooga, enhancing outdoor access. TDOT is currently looking into widening I-24 through the Tennessee River Gorge to the I-59 interchange. (WDEF)
Community
There’s a new pop-up bike park along the Riverwalk, thanks to a partnership between several Chattanooga parks and outdoor groups. Located near the Hubert Fry Center, the park features modular biking elements that are designed to help riders of all ages build skills in a low-pressure setting. (The Pulse)
Coming Soon
Chattanooga will soon welcome more than 250 outdoor writers to the Scenic City. They’re coming to town for the Outdoor Writers Association of America Conference happening Tuesday, Aug. 19-Thursday, Aug. 21. In addition to attending presentations and workshops, attendees will also be out and about seeing what makes Chattanooga so great. (News Channel 9)
Biz
Franks and Toe Beans? Button’s Biscuits? The Spritzeria? Those are just three of the new businesses you could soon see popping up around Chattanooga. Check out the full list of the latest business licenses issued in Hamilton County. (Chattanoogan)
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I may be late to the party, but I just learned that actor Tramell Tillman — known for playing Seth Milchick on the hit TV show “Severance” — went to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
That got me thinking: how many other famous people have surprising connections to Chattanooga? Turns out, quite a few. Check out this list of prominent people who were either born in or lived in our city.
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