Cloud inversions are also known as temperature inversions. | Photo by @kcsmolak
Grid cities like New York City + Chicago have their henges, San Diego has its glowing “red tides,” and even nearby, the Great Smoky Mountains have synchronous fireflies.
As we inch closer to fall and even cooler temperatures, you’re more likely to catch one of these misty marvels. Cloud inversions aren’t unique to Chattanooga, but our combination of being next to the Tennessee River — which creates an abundance of moisture that can turn to mist — and having various accessible overlooks like Snooper’s Rock make it a prime location for viewing the weather phenomenon.
Three Star Revival and Et Cetera | 1 p.m. | Songbirds | $25 | Wear some comfy shoes and be prepared to stand for this genre-blending night of funk, rock, soul, and jazz.
Owl Odyssey | 1-2 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | $15+ | Meet Winnie the barn owl and uncover the secrets of nature’s ghosts, including what makes them so important to our ecosystem.
Beach Movie Night | 7-11 p.m. | Ross’s Landing | Free | Kids can play on the huge waterslide, get their faces painted, have some shaved ice, and settle in for “Lilo & Stitch.”
Saturday, Aug. 30
Riverfront Nights | 6-10 p.m. | Ross’s Landing | Free | This summer concert series will go out with a bang when Brotherhood: A Doobie Brothers Tribute takes the stage.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Fall Food Truck Rally | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free | This is the same Chattanooga Market we know and love — just with more food trucks to choose from.
Science of Stretching: Yoga Class | 2-3 p.m. | Yin Yang House | $10+ | Bring your mat and get ready to stretch deeply and unlock your body in this yoga-informed mobility class.
Nourish helps you develop healthy habits that last — all over telehealth and covered by your insurance. | Photo via Nourish
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Nourish helps match you with a Registered Dietitian for telehealth appointments, so you can access hyper-personalized, clinical-grade nutrition care that’s right for your health journey.
Chattanooga will host the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration Monday, Sept. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 4, welcoming 40 Medal of Honor recipients for a week of public events. Highlights include a reenactment of the Great Locomotive Chase and and a performance by actor and veterans advocate Gary Sinise. (The Pulse)
Biz
Could Chattanooga be getting a second Honey Baked Ham? The food retailer is just one of dozens of businesses that were issued business licenses in Hamilton County recently. The new store would be at 5450 Hwy. 153 in Hixson, right near the Hobby Lobby. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Environment
Chattanooga Public Works just rolled out a new fleet of eco-friendly trucks, wrapped with graphics promoting recycling, sustainability, and early childhood literacy through a partnership with Signal Centers and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Cleaner air and more books? That’s a win-win. (Local 3 News)
Sports
Howard School could be getting a new sports facility that would serve students during school hours and the community on nights and weekends. The proposed 22,000-sqft space is designed for multiple sports and is part of a $10 million investment in the school’s campus. (Chattanoogan)
Today Is
National College Colors Day, which means you’re hopefully reading this while wearing garb from your alma mater. If you’re a UTC alum like me, you might like to browse the Mocs’ online Spirit Shop. I’ve got my eye on a few of those sweatshirts that would be perfect for fall.
Plan Ahead
Psst — we know how you can attend the TEDxChattanooga Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 19 for free. Just sign up to volunteer — help welcome guests, usher speakers, and pitch in behind the scenes. Once you’re done with your four-hour shift, you’re free to enjoy the event.
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The proposal seen ‘round the world, happened right here in... Chattanooga? Not quite, but this clearly edited post from the City of Chattanooga made us laugh regardless.
While we’re on the subject, we’ll just put this out into the universe again: If Taylor and Travis want to get married in the Scenic City, we’ve got plenty of venues that would love to have them. If they like gardens, they could check out McCoy Farm & Gardens or Gardens in the Gorge. Just saying.
Meridian’s original hair trimmer, now 40% off for Labor Day. This unisex shaver was built for beards, chest, legs, and bikini lines, is 100% waterproof, and was top rated by Elle, Esquire, GQ, and Forbes. Psst — Shop tons of great markdowns like this one while Labor Day sales last.
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.
It’s a pretty well-known fact that this is the Chattanooga Lookouts’ last season at AT&T Field. They’ve been playing there for more than 25 years, but next year, they’ll have a new home.
If you’re nostalgic like me, you can take a little piece of AT&T Field with you. The Lookouts are giving away dirt(yes, you read that correctly) to the first 1,000 fans at their final regular season game next Sunday, Sept. 7.
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