Having fun in the Scenic City has no age limit. | Photo via Outdoor Chattanooga
Chattanooga’s event calendar is stacked with outings + experiences for all ages. Looking for something geared towards older adults? Here are a few that caught our eye this week:
Black Professionals @ the Hunter | 6-8 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | Free | An evening of conversation, entertainment, and community celebrating Black Business Month — registration is required.
Nickajack Bat Cave Sunset Kayak Tour | 7-9 p.m. | Macedonia Boat Ramp | $76 | See endangered gray bats begin their nightly hunt for insects on this 3-mile scenic paddle.
Bingo + Brews | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Odd Story Brewing Co. Central | Free | Test your luck playing the classic ball game and fill your board B4 anyone else.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Fleet Feet Chattanooga Run Club | 6 p.m. | Odd Story Brewing Co. Central | Free | Lace up your sneakers for an evening run with this group — stick around for a pint afterwards.
Baguettes & Brioche | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $96 | Learn to create the perfect dough, shape + score baguettes, and bake a beautiful brioche at this guided class — you’ll even get to take your goods home.
Embodied Living | 7-8 p.m. | Studio34 | Free | This gentle class of movement aims to help you slow down + connect with your body.
Thursday, Aug. 7
ChattaBrunch Food Tour | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Historic Southside Chattanooga | $109 | Travel to three local spots along the city’s Historic District to enjoy food, art, history + mimosas.
Sensory Night at Creative Discovery Museum! | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Free | This evening event provides children with sensory sensitivities + their families with exclusive access to the museum in a controlled, low-sensory environment.
127 Yard Sale | Thursday, Aug. 7-Friday, Aug. 8 | Locations vary | Free | Shop the world’s longest yard sale at participating locations around Signal Mountain + downtown to find vintage and well-loved items.
A billiards room straight out of “Clue,” a dining room with space for you and 11 of your closest friends, and the claw-foot tub of our dreams — all nestled within this cozy 7,720-sqft Hamilton County residence. If that’s not intriguing enough, how does an in-home wine cellar and private pool sound?
Pets
Our tails are wagging — it’s officially August, which is National Dog Month. The best way to celebrate is by spending some quality time with your four-legged friends, and we recommend getting out for a fetching visit to a local dog park.
Try This
Beyoncé ended her Cowboy Carter tour with a nostalgic surprise, reuniting Destiny’s Child to sing a medley of their greatest hits. While we couldn’t be there in Las Vegas when it happened, you’ll find us performing the encore at Sing It or Wing It. (Variety)
Older generations are getting confused by the “Gen Z stare” — a blank and expressionless glance that usually conveys boredom, judgement, or indifference. It’s often done by younger people in public; if you haven’t seen it yet, be on the lookout next time you’re waiting at a local coffee shop. (The Guardian)
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ICYMI, you don’t need to take your shoes off anymore when heading through TSA at Chattanooga Airport, or any airport, for that matter. And while Birkenstocks used to be the security go-to, (hello, slip on, slip off), you may want to consider something a little more metal detector-friendly.
Get ready to take flight with these need-to-knows. | Photo by @chattairport
Footwear aside, what else should you know about traveling through Chattanooga Airport? We’ve got everything from airport navigation to parking, nonstop flights, and dining in our guide.
What to know
TSA | According to the Chattanooga Airport’s website, it takes ~10 minutes to get through during off-peak hours and ~20 minutes during peak hours (5-8 a.m., Monday-Friday).
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
Food and drink | Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Tailwind Concessions after clearing the security checkpoint or snag some extra jet fuel at CoPilot Coffee — we heard the peanut butter cup latte shouldn’t be overlooked.
The organization hack you need for calm, clarity, and less clutter:
🥪 Simplify your sandwich + snack bag drawer with SpaceAid’s bamboo bag storage organizer.
☕ Make your coffee station extra cute with a coffee organizer complete with a slide-out drawer for coffee pods.
🧳 Don’t overlook compression packing cubes for your next trip — you’ll fit twice as much and keep luggage organized.
🧹 This best-selling magnetic chore chart looks cute on the fridge and helps the family stay on task.
👛 Slip a purse organizer into your tote bag for instant relief from a jumble of lipstick, gum, and snacks (no judgement).
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.
“I went to get books, and ended up with three fluffy kittens!” If you’re like Reader Rose S. and walked away from the 127 Yard Sale with something, well, surprising, let us know.
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