Fill your cart with flavors that come from outside of Chattanooga. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
What’s for dinner tonight? It’s the question we all keep asking — day after day, week after week. If your meals are feeling a little tired, why not shake up your routine?
At these local markets, you can take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving town.
Pop-Up Library Tour | 1-4 p.m. | John A. Patten Community Center | Free | Check out this library on wheels and sign up for a library card while you’re at it.
Spooky Szn Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | The Dragon Lounge | $5 | Those 21 and up can test their knowledge of horror, hauntings, and the supernatural in a spooky trivia night.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Friends & Fun | 10-11:30 a.m. | West Room at Collegedale City Hall | Free | Adults 50 and up can gather for weekly activities like chair volleyball, arts + crafts, and field trips.
Japanese Street Food | 6-9 p.m. | The Sweet & Savory Classroom | $99 | Discover the bold flavors of Japan as you grill and roll your way through this hands-on cooking class.
Thursday, Sept. 11
ChattaBrunch Food Tour | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Historic Southside | $109 | Visit three local spots along the Historic District to enjoy food, mimosas, art + history.
Noontunes | 12-1 p.m. | Miller Park | Free | Grab lunch from a food truck and watch a live performance from Jack Endelouz and Jessie Knowles.
This former Zillow exec is targeting a $1.3 trillion market
Presented by Pacaso
Austin Allison’s Pacaso has already earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. | Image provided by Pacaso
Austin Allison sold his first company to Zillow for $120 million. Now he’s building another real estate innovator in Pacaso.
Pacaso has already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date by disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market, and the same big investors that backed Uber and eBay have already invested.
But unlike Austin’s previous companies, everyday investors (like you) can invest in Pacaso as a private company. Over 10,000 individuals already have.
This one’s gonna hurt, music lovers: The beloved Moon River Festival won’t be returning to Chattanooga after going on hiatus in 2024. Instead, it’s setting sail in 2026. Moon River at Sea will travel from Miami to the Bahamas next November. If you’re feeling adventurous,join the presale.
Older Adults
Mark your calendars for the Senior Community Fair this Friday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John A. Patten Community Center. Older adults can learn about local resources + city services while enjoying music and snacks for free.
Try This
Exams stressing you out? Maybe you need some aquatic life. Starting tomorrow, college students, faculty, and staff can get half-price admission to the Tennessee Aquarium — any day except Saturday — for the rest of September. Just flash your student ID or a pay stub at the ticket counter.
Number
12,060. That’s how many students are enrolled at UTC this semester, which beats the previous record of 11,775 last fall. UTC Chancellor Lori Bruce says the goal is to get to 15,000 students by the year 2030.
Cause
Get ready to Laugh Your Heart Out. Chattanooga comedian Bridgette Martin is hosting a show with other local comedians on Sunday, Sept. 28 that will benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation. The show will be at 7 p.m. at Broads Lounge downtown. Tickets are $10 each.
Environment
Chattanooga is launching pilot curbside composting + glass recycling programs in the Belvoir and Brainerd neighborhoods next month. The programs aim to cut landfill waste and support local reuse. If you live in one of those neighborhoods, you can click the links to sign up.
Community
Need help with energy bills? Hamilton County residents can still apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through Friday, Sept. 19. The program offers assistance to eligible households — apply in person at 6098 Debra Rd. or online.
Mailbag
New NOOGAtoday readers means more restaurants added to my “To Try” list. Neal M. shared that his favorite restaurant is Feed Table & Tavern on West Main Street because he loves both the food and the atmosphere. Angela R. says her favorite is Sushi Nabe on River Street. Hopefully, you’re reading this around lunchtime.
Summertime essentials: Sunshine, sweet tea, and rock-solid insurance. While you’re making Scenic City memories, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee’s local agents are here to help protect what matters most — dependable, down-to-earth, and there when you need it. Find a friendly face near you.*
Sports
College football Saturdays, NBA playoffs, championship golf — it’s all included on ESPN Unlimited, plus Disney+ and Hulu for your first 12 months. Stream everything for $29.99.*
Asked
Asked
Are you a part of the past enrollment numbers at a local college or university? If so, which one?
A. UTC B. Chattanooga State C. Covenant College D. Lee University E. Other
If you just gasped thinking these were tour dates, you need to calm down.
These are events happening across the country — including right here in Chattanooga — to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, on Friday, Oct. 3.
The Party of a Showgirl is set for Thursday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. at Barrelhouse Ballroom. If you want to dance the night away with fellow Swifties, tickets are on sale now.
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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.
After months of rehab with the Chattanooga Zoo and HappiNest Raptor Rescue, kestrel duo Tony and Trisha are ready to fly free. Their rescue was part of a program that supports birds of prey threatened by habitat loss. The public is invited to watch their big release at 2 p.m. today at McDonald Farm.
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