An ideal weekend? Grabbing some friends and renting this 33-ft yacht. | Photo via Getmyboat
You know how the saying goes: “A friend with a boat is better than owning a boat.” Skip the friend part and get straight to enjoying a day on the water with Getmyboat, an Airbnb-like service that lets you rent boats by the hour.
You can cater your search to exactly what you’re looking for — trips under $300, captained boats, jet skis, and more — or you can just browse what’s available.
All of these boats are within a two-hour drive of Chattanooga:
Sea-Doo Spark Jet Ski | Chattanooga | $136/hour
This rental is designed for two people who have a need for speed and adventure.
Axis T22 Wake Surf Boat | Tims Ford Lake, Lynchburg, TN | $203/hour
This boat seats 8-10 people and is perfect for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and tubing.
33-ft Sea Ray Sundancer Yacht | Lake Allatoona, Georgia | $198/hour
With this yacht’s state-of-the-art sound system, you can play your own jams via Bluetooth.
Curious Kids: Fall (Ages 6-11) | 4-5 p.m. | Downtown Library | Free | Kids can learn all about fall flowers in today’s edition of this weekly activity series.
Main Street Farmers Market | 4-6 p.m. | Finley Stadium | Free | Pick up some fresh produce and meat from local vendors.
Art Journaling 101 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery | $30.65 | Explore art journaling and reflective writing in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Thursday, Aug. 21
J.A. Henry Community YMCA Cooking Class | 5:30-7 p.m. | J.A. Henry Community YMCA | $30+ | Whip up hearty meals with minimal cleanup in this “One-Pot Wonders” cooking class.
Open Mic Night | 6:30-9 p.m. | Songbirds | Free | Enjoy live music, $4 happy hour drinks + a welcoming stage at this twice-a-month open mic night.
Friday, Aug. 22
Wild Wonders: A Close Encounter with Native Animals | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding | Pay what you can | Get up close with East Tennessee wildlife — like bobcats, raptors, and red wolves — in this interactive tour.
Nightlife: Something’s Fishy (21+) | 6-9 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium | $30+ | Get ready to sip and follow the clues to uncover the culprit behind a string of thefts within the aquarium.
Part elementary school, part YMCA. The new North River Elementary School will be built on the same property as the North River Family YMCA, with both facilities sharing a gym. The partnership will give students easy access to swim lessons and after-school programs. Construction is expected to begin next fall. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Closed
A heads up for drivers: The W Road will be closed today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for regularly scheduled maintenance. Drivers can still use Roberts Mill Road or Taft Highway to get on or off Signal Mountain. (Local 3 News)
Outdoors
More than 250 writers, photographers, and broadcasters are in town for the Outdoor Writers Association of America Conference. It’s a chance to show off Chattanooga’s outdoor scene and get attention through the stories these pros will create. We know Chattanooga is beautiful — now the rest of the country will too.
Edu
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been named a Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine for its support of military-connected students. More than 15% of UTC’s student body has military ties.
Try This
Renewing your driver’s license just got easier in East Ridge, thanks to a new self-service kiosk at City Hall. You can also replace your license, update your address, or request a REAL ID. The kiosk is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (The Pulse)
Trending
Pilates training and yoga’s popularity has stretched to the top of the ranks over the last five years, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. Try out a free class at Chattanooga Pilates Company (646 Overbridge Ln.) off Cherokee Boulevard.
Weather
Phew, mugginess is on the rise across parts of the US. In Chattanooga, 92% of the days in June + July were considered muggy due to their high humidity. If you’re looking for ways to cool off, we recommend taking a dip at a local swimming spot.
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500+. That’s how many small businesses, manufacturers, and local companies have posted jobs on Job Board. Try it for yourself. Post unlimited job listings for free + get connected with top local talent.
Taylor Swift isn’t the only one with a big announcement. (Be) Caffeinated has something brewing — and it’s dropping soon. Any guesses?
If you just can’t wait until Tuesday, Sept. 2 for the surprise, we understand. Swing by any of our four Chattanooga-area locations to get your caffeine fix in the meantime.
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.
The full schedule is out for IBMA Bluegrass Live!®, the downtown music festival that brings the IBMA World of Bluegrass® to a close next month. ICYMI, here’s what you should know. Go ahead and start planning, folks.
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