Kids don’t want to miss out on the foam party. | Photo via Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors
The question: What’s a jam-packed event for the whole family where you’ll probably get wet at least once? The answer:Chatt Town Cool Down.
The event is back for its third year at Coolidge Park next Saturday, Aug. 23. Here are just some of the activities you can expect:
9 a.m. | Cam Run 5K (pre-registration required)
10 a.m. | Kid’s Fun Run (pre-registration required)
10 a.m. | Paddle Parade(rent a kayak before they’re gone)
11:30 a.m. | Family-Friendly Forest Bathing
12:30 p.m. | Fireboat Splash
From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Coolidge Park will be packed with free activities including a giant foam slide + foam party, carousel rides, a bike rodeo, and live music.
Events
Events
Friday, Aug. 15
Chattanooga River Games | Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Ross’s Landing | Free | Watch elite athletes dive, climb, surf, and soar during an action-packed weekend on the riverfront.
ChattaBrunch Food Tour | Friday, Aug. 15-Saturday, Aug. 16 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Historic Southside Chattanooga | $109 | Visit three local spots along the Historic District to enjoy food, mimosas, art + history.
Woodstock Celebration | 7 p.m. | Songbirds | $25+ | Put on your tie-dye and love beads, because Paul Childers Band and Jess Goggans Band are coming together to perform a tribute to this historic festival.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Genealogy Tea | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Downtown Library | Free | Research and explore your family history while drinking tea and munching on treats.
Sunshine & Lemonade Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Commons, Hixson | Free | Shop local vendors, grab lunch, enjoy live music + don’t forget to enter the lemonade drinking contest.
Lookout Wild Film Festival | 6-9 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom | $30 | Watch the award-winning “Champions of the Golden Valley” and the premiere of locally made film “Scraped Knees.”
Chattanooga Lookouts vs. Montgomery Biscuits | 2:15 p.m. | AT&T Field | $10+ | Take me out to the ball game Take a canned food item out to the ball game to get in free on Sunday.
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Southside bar Pax Breu Ruim will close on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The Main Street spot opened six years ago, but owner John Biondolillo said it never fully recovered from the effects of the pandemic. If you’d like to stop by for one last round, spirits will be half off until last call on Tuesday. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Number
427. That’s how many calls the Chattanooga Police Department received during Tuesday night’s flash flooding event. The reports included flooding, hazard checks, water emergencies, car accidents, and downed wires. Meanwhile, Chattanooga Fire’s swiftwater rescue team helped pull 35 people from the floodwaters. (News Channel 9)
Festival
Attention all art lovers: there’s a new arts festival coming to town. The Bright Futures Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 13 at Miller Park downtown. Organizers are still looking for artists to showcase their work — just make sure to submit your art by Monday, Sept. 1.
Announced
Want to see the legendary Jerry Seinfeld? He’s bringing his signature observational humor to the Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 5 — and tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. Don’t miss your chance to see one of comedy’s all-time greats as he riffs on life’s everyday quirks.
Holiday
Two Christmas pop-up bars have unwrapped their holiday drink menus for the season. Miracle(at No Hard Feelings) will serve new cocktails like Dancing Sugarplums and Blitzen Barrel, while Sippin’ Santa(at Bless Yer Heart) will be making Coco Ho Ho Ho, Frost Bite, and more.
Job
Could it be you? The City of Chattanooga is hiring a Neighborhood Relations Specialist to work directly with residents, solve local issues + connect neighborhoods to city resources. If you’re a strong communicator who wants to make a difference, apply now.
Try This
If you’re flying Spirit sometime soon, ask yourself this: How badly do you want your face on a Chattanooga billboard? The Chattanooga Airport says all it takes is an airplane selfie — just snap a pic while flying Spirit from CHA and submit it for a chance to be featured.
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The Buy
Our favorite back-to-school find for college students: an upholstered storage ottoman. Dorm rooms don’t offer much space, so smart storage solutions are a must. This ottoman delivers with a roomy interior and soft teddy velvet fabric — combining function with style.
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.
Where would you like to see an outdoor library in Chattanooga?
Millions of people have been flocking to an outdoor library in South Korea’s capital, so we started wondering: where could we put one right here in the Scenic City? Here are some of your suggestions:
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park
Camp Jordan Park
Heritage Park
Chester Frost Park
And many of you agreed with our pick: Coolidge Park. Got another idea? We’d love to hear it.
The Wrap
The Wrap
It’s been a big week for Swifties. In case you missed it, Taylor Swift announced her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” drops Friday, Oct. 3. Personally, I’ll probably hole up in my room with my headphones on and analyze every lyric. But if you’d rather celebrate with fellow fans, check out The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night at The Signal on Saturday, Oct. 4.
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