The Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition is perfect for spooky season. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Ruby Falls is one of Chattanooga’s most beloved attractions, and it also might be haunted. I recently took the Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, an after-hours experience that begins with an elevator ride 260 ft underground.
From there, our group navigated the pitch black cave by lantern light while hearing spooky stories of ghost sightings and strange happenings from the past century. Of course, no trip to Ruby Falls is complete without seeing the iconic underground waterfall — and on this tour, you’ll see it in a whole new (and haunting) light, revealed by a single lantern raised by pulley.
There are six more chances to go this season, but beware: Tickets sell out fast.
Asked
Asked
There have been many sightings of a mysterious “woman in white” in the caves of Ruby Falls. Some believe it could be Ruby Lambert herself, who was known to wear all white while doing which of the following?
A. Painting B. Playing the organ C. Singing in a church choir D. Gardening
Rosh Hashanah begins tonight at sundown and continues through sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 24. It marks the Jewish New Year and is one of the most important holidays in Judaism. Chabad of Chattanooga is hosting several events to celebrate, including a festive Kiddush. All are welcome.
Mansion Monday
This Black Creek home checks all the boxes: two gourmet kitchens, dual covered balconies with fireplaces, custom everything, and a bonus lot for extra privacy. It’s right on a golf course and minutes from downtown Chattanooga—that is, if you ever want to leave.
The autumnal equinox, which means fall will officially arrive at 2:19 p.m. The leaves may still be green for now, but when you’re ready to look for changing colors, we recommend hitting a local trail.
Eat
Holy croissant. The Butter Milk Ranch in Nashville was crowned the best bakery in Tennessee by The Takeout. Luckily, you don’t knead to go that far for delicious baked goods — you can make and eat sourdough right here in Chattanooga.
Read
Arthur Sze has been appointed the 25th US poet laureate by the Library of Congress. He will start in the fall, which is also the perfect time of year to read a poetry collection, classic novel, or romantasy tale in Chattanooga’s great outdoors. (The Guardian)
Film
Calling all Studio Ghibli fans. The historic animation house is currently celebrating 40 years of timeless storytelling with Studio Ghibli Fest, featuring movie theater screenings of its most famous films. “Howl’s Moving Castle” is playing through Wednesday, Sept. 24, and “Spirited Away” is screening next month. Find Chattanooga’s participating theaters.
Featured Deal
Athleta’s Friends + Family Sale just dropped — find pieces that take you from early morning workouts to weekend coffee runs with 30% off the whole site (yes, everything).*
This guide is kind of our jam. | Photo by @brittbossert
Hear that? That’s the sound of Chattanooga’s live music venues calling you to a performance you won’t forget. From historic concert halls to cozy neighborhood stages, here are some spots where you can catch your next favorite show.
Concert halls
Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. | Dedicated in 1922 as a living memorial to those who served in the armed forces, this space puts on theatrical performances, concerts, comedy shows, and community events.
The Woodshop, 5500 St. Elmo Ave. | This neighborhood venue hosts live music events and live recordings, offering an experience that is up close and personal.
Yellow Racket Records, 2311 E. Main St. | Spend an evening listening to live music acts inside of a local record store.
The Bissell CrossWave Edge Wet/Dry Vacuum that’s $50 off for a limited time. Vacuuming and mopping separately is a thing of the past thanks to this new wet/dry vac that tackles multiple surfaces. Seamlessly remove debris and dirt from your floor while mopping to shiny perfection. Bonus: It has a self-cleaning feature.
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 finally checked out River Street Deli after hearing about it for years, and I’m kicking myself for waiting so long. The vibe is great and owner Bruce personally greets every customer. He asked me a couple of questions before recommending the Elena Ruz: grilled honey-cured turkey with cream cheese and strawberry preserves. Not something I’d usually pick, but Bruce knows his stuff — it was the best sandwich I’ve had in a long time. If you haven’t been, run, don’t walk. They’re open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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