How far does $1,500 in rent really go? It depends on the city skyline you’re looking at. | Photo by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
RentCafe recently studied 200 cities across the US to determine how much space $1,500 a month could get you. Will you be surprised about what you can find in the Scenic City? Let’s find out.
A monthly rent of $1,500 will get you an average of 993 sqft — compared to Manhattan’s 216 sqft, we’ll take it.
Dance with The Pop-Up Project | Tuesday, Sept. 2, Saturday, Sept. 6 | Times vary | Avondale Library | Free | Kids ages 8-13 can get moving with a fun, high-energy class exploring ballet, hip hop, jazz, and more — no experience or sign-up needed.
Paths to Pints along the Riverwalk | 6:30 p.m. | The Tap House | Free | Run or walk 1, 3, or 5 miles along the Riverwalk, then reward yourself with discounted beer from The Tap House.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Music Jam | 1-3 p.m. | Red Bank Community Center, Red Bank | Free | Calling all music enthusiasts 55+ — bring an instrument to create harmonious vibes with others, or just sit back and enjoy the tunes.
Thursday, Sept. 4
ChattaBrunch Food Tour | Thursday, Sept. 4-Saturday, Sept. 6 | 11 a.m., 2 p.m. | Historic Southside Chattanooga | $109 | Visit three local spots along the Historic District to enjoy food, mimosas, art + history.
Wine Down Thursdays at Whitebird | 5-9 p.m. | Whitebird at The Edwin Hotel | $14 | Celebrate making it to the end of the work week with live music and five featured wines.
Open Mic Night | 6:30-9 p.m. | Songbirds | Price of purchase | Grab the mic yourself or enjoy live music and $4 happy hour drinks.
Friday, Sept. 5
Owl Odyssey at Reflection Riding | 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.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Monarch Waystation Volunteer Day | 8-11 a.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Free | Wrangle weeds and invasive plants out of this nature center’s waystations to help monarch butterfly migration.
Chattanooga River Market | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium Plaza | Free | Shop for handmade jewelry, crafts, candles, and more from dozens of local artists.
Sunday, Sept. 7
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.
“Something about walking in nature is benefiting our attention.” Those were words spoken by University of California informatics professor Gloria Mark, who has spent decades studying society’s declining attention spans. Swapping the doomscroll for a local hike is a good way to start. (New York Times)
Number
68. That’s how many haunted houses are in Tennessee, according to The Scare Factor, though that number may climb if more haunts make their presence known. You can explore the directory to find one near you, but only if you’re brave enough.
Tech
Google has launched Preferred Sources in the US, a feature that allows your favorite sources to appear more frequently in search results. This is great news if you love NOOGAtoday — you can follow Google’s instructions to see even more of our hyperlocal content.
Gallery
Remember Smokey and Uga? College football is back, and it’s time to get introduced to the 12 beloved dogs who rep their schools across the US. Tune into the action for a chance to glimpse the four-legged cuties. (US News & World Report)
Arts
LEGO’s newest ideas set was designed by Portland, OR teenager Alex Sahli, depicting daily life in Italy’s coastal villages. This is our official pitch to have a model built after the Tennessee Aquarium — or really, any of our iconic landmarks.
Real Estate
How much do you think the most expensive single-family home listing in the United States is? If you guessed $300 million, congratulations. This recent listing in Aspen, Colorado sits on 74+ acres and boasts 27,000+ sqft within the idyllic, scarcely believable beauty of the Rocky Mountains. We’ll start a GoFundMe.
The Buy
It’s finally September — that means it’s basically fall, right? Treat yourself in honor of a brand new autumn season with top-rated decor that’s all $30 or less.
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.
Who watched the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games? The event took place in China recently, with robotic athletes competing in events including track and field, martial arts, and soccer. Think you can outdo the bots? These 25+ Chattanooga gyms await.
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