There’s no need to hop on a plane to experience this kind of flight in the Scenic City. We’re getting elevated by ordering these food and beverage flights on menus around town.
The Greenhouse by OddStory
Every Friday, this spot offers four for $4 flights, featuring pre-determined picks, from 4 to 7 p.m. Bonus: Head to brunch and try out the Sunday-exclusive espresso martini flight.
Attack of the Tatsu
Take your pick of four hand-selected pours of Japanese whisky for $20, or try the rotating sake flight for $15.
Mezcla Cocina Y Cantina Frozen or on the rocks? This Northshore restaurant offers a $60 Patron or $30 frozen margarita flight in a variety of flavors. Get it with the salsa sampler, which is basically a flight for your chips.
The Tap House
This St. Elmo brewery offers beer and whiskey flights — pick five 5-oz brews to try (standard or high-gravity), or choose three 1-oz pours of whiskey (top shelf or basics).
Chattanooga Junior Rowing | 6-7 p.m. | Chattanooga Rowing Center | Free | Learn how rowing could launch you or your student toward college scholarships at this informational meeting.
Embodied Living | 7-8 p.m. | Studio34 | Free | This gentle class of movement will aim to help you slow down + connect with your body.
Wednesday Jazz: Nathan Warner | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $10+ | Experience a night of local jazz with trumpeter Nathan Warner leading the band.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Thursday Night Threads | 5-7 p.m. | Collegedale City Hall, Ooltewah | Free | Bring your own materials for a night of needlework and fellowship.
Sensory Night | 5:30-8 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum | Free | Enjoy a low-sensory evening of play designed for children with sensory sensitivities — registration is required.
Chattanooga Wing & Beer Week is coming back — just in time for football season. Chattanoogans can take advantage of $8 wings and $4 local brews Monday, Aug. 25-Sunday, Aug. 31. Keep an eye out for more details as this mouthwatering week inches closer.
Sports
The Women’s Premier Soccer League named Chattanooga FC Women Southeast Conference Peachtree Division Organization of the Year after a historic 2025 season. Under new leadership, the team walked away with an 8-2-1 record, won its first Southeast Conference and South Region titles, and reached its first-ever WPSL Championships semifinal. (Chattanoogan)
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A heads up for Chattanooga teachers. TVA has started taking applications for its K-12 STEM Education awards. Teachers can apply for up to $5,000 in funding for science, technology, engineering, and math projects in their classrooms.
Community
Bike Walk Tennessee is looking for people interested in presenting at the 2025 Tennessee Bike Walk Summit, happening Nov. 14-15 in Chattanooga. You can share your ideas for making our streets safer for people walking and biking. The deadline to submit your proposal is Sunday, Aug. 10.
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Need a change of scenery? We know a great place for you to take a staycation. The Hotel Chalet at the Chattanooga Choo Choo recently landed a spot on USA Today’s list of the 10 Best Train Station Hotels in the country. That’s right — your hotel room could be a vintage train car.
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20%. That’s how much you can save on our self-service ad portal thanks to our Countdown to Q4 special. Hurry — it only runs until the end of the month. Use code AUGUST20 at checkout to secure your discount.
Porchfest turns front yards into music venues. | Photo provided by Highland Park Porchfest
It might not feel like it for those starting school this week, but the fun is far from over in Chattanooga.
Here are some of the most exciting events still to come in 2025:
August |Chattanooga River Games
From wakesurfing and rock climbing to freestyle diving + slacklining, the largest extreme sports and music festival in the South has it all.
September | World of Bluegrass
This five-day bluegrass event includes a festival, conference, showcases + an awards show cohosted by Steve Martin.
October | Porchfest
Porches become stages and yards become seats during this free music festival in Highland Park.
November | Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair
Bring your family and friends to make memories at the fair on the 2,100-acre McDonald Farm in nearby Sale Creek.
December | MAINx24
This day of fun brings the whole community out to Main Street and the surrounding areas for a parade, chili cook-off, food-eating competitions, and so much more.
The Buy
A go-to pair of running shorts to get you through hot summer workouts. This pair is under $20, has a built-in liner, and stays secure around hips thanks to a thick elastic waistband.
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.
If you had to pick one, what’s your favorite type of margarita?
Turns out, most of you like that classic margarita taste. Here’s how the numbers shook out.
51% - Classic, on the rocks 25% - Classic, frozen 13% - Fruity 10% - Spicy 1% - Other
If these results have you craving an ice cold marg — you won’t have to wait long to try the best of the best. The Chattanooga Margarita Festival is this Saturday, Aug. 9 at the First Horizon Pavilion.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Nobody asked... but I am part of the 13%. I love a fruity margarita with sugar on the rim — which means Mezcla Cocina Y Cantina is now on my date night list. For $30, I can get a flight of four of their sweetmargs. How exciting is that?
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