Enjoy these sips, bonus points if it comes in a fun cup like this one. | Photo by @nohardfeelingsbar
No matter if you’re grabbing a quick beer after work, on the hunt for some discounted bites, or just want to have a chill hangout while going easy on the wallet, we’ve got this round.
🍻 Beer lovers
Five Wits Brewing Co. | Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | $3 lunch beer of any of Five Wits’ taproom beers
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. | Tuesdays + Wednesdays | $3 tallboys on Tuesdays + $3.50 pints on Wednesdays
🍸 Keeping spirits up
Mayan Kitchen | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | $4 house margaritas
Wooden City | Daily, 4-5:30 p.m. | $10 draft old fashioned + $8 daiquiri and bottled vesper martini
🍷 Off the vine
Frothy Monkey | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | $6 house wine
Rosecomb Bar | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m., Saturday 2-4 p.m. | Wine bottles are half off on Tuesdays only. Regular happy hour gets you $2 off wine by the glass
Wine Down Thursdays at Whitebird | 5-9 p.m. | The Edwin Hotel | $14 | Try five featured wines and get a glass of your favorite while you listen to live music.
Ryan Adams | 8 p.m. | Walker Theatre | $63+ | Experience the raw emotion and powerful songwriting of this alt-country artist live in concert.
Friday, Sept. 12
Homeschool Days | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $5+ | Parents and their homeschooled students can visit the zoo at a discounted rate — $5 for children and $10 for adults.
Library Late Show | 6-8 p.m. | Downtown Library | Free | The library is staying open late so kids 12-18 can compete in a Mario Kart tournament. I’m jealous.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Mushroom Foraging 101 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Audubon Society | $40+ | Wander the trails + learn to identify common wild, edible, and medicinal mushrooms.
Rhinestone Cowgirl | 12-6 p.m. | White Duck Taco Shop | Free | Saddle up for an afternoon of barnyard fun, beats by DJ John Stamps, and local vendors.
Focused on functional training that incorporates cardio, resistance, hybrid, and recovery workouts, these fun and challenging 45-minute group classes are all about full-body fitness for everyday life.
Classes are also flexibly designed for a range of experience levels — meaning even first-time members can jump right in and start getting stronger.
Chattanooga’s property tax rate is going up — from $1.55 to $1.93 per $100 of assessed value — after a 5-3 City Council vote. The hike will generate nearly $45 million in new revenue to fund police and firefighter raises, road paving, and investments in affordable housing. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Today Is
September 11, also recognized as National Day of Service and Remembrance and Patriot Day. To honor the heroes who died, Workout Anytime in Hixson is hosting a Memorial Stair Climb from 6 to 10 a.m. The public is invited to climb 110 flights on the StairMaster. (The Pulse)
Announced
We now know who’s performing at the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards next Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. Co-hosts Steve Martin and Alison Brown will perform, as well as The Del McCoury Band, East Nash Grass, and Appalachian Road Show. Tickets are still available.
Health
The Hamilton County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at all of its locations — no appointment necessary. Take note: The Health Department will be offering free flu shots from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at La Paz Chattanooga on South Willow Street.
Cause
Want a piece of art painted by a flying squirrel? No, we’re not joking. The Tennessee Aquarium’s online auction starts today, featuring art made by animals, VIP experiences, and a guitar signed by country artist Lauren Alaina. Proceeds support animal care and conservation. Bidding runs through Monday, Sept. 22.
Sports
UTC Football’s home opener is this Saturday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. at Finley Stadium. The Chattanooga Mocs will take on the Stetson Hatters for the first time, so grab your tickets and cheer them on. Pro tip: Kids in youth league uniforms get in free.
Theater
Do you have what it takes? The Chattanooga Theatre Center is holding auditions this month for the Broadway musical “Annie.” Auditions for kids ages 7-14 will be Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21. Auditions for those 15+ will be the following Monday and Tuesday, September 22 and 23.
Mailbag
Restaurant recommendations keep pouring in from new NOOGAtoday readers. Taylor N. and Tyler G. say their favorites are Easy Bistro & Bar and The Daily Ration, respectively. Declan O. says his top spot is Calliope — which was just named one of the best restaurants of 2025 by the New York Times.
Plan Ahead
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Pumpkin spice lattes are back — and so is our quest for the perfect fall boots. Here are our top five picks of the season:
👢 These knee high boots strike the perfect balance between function and style with an anti-slip rubber outsole and chic buckle detailing.
👢 Free People’s Western booties feature a sophisticated two-inch heel, patent leather, and appliqué details for under $70.
👢 Spot us wearing these vanilla-hued suede pointed toe ankle booties to date nights and dinner parties all season long.
👢 These timeless Chelsea ankle boots are a steal for under $50. Oh, and they’re top-rated on Amazon.
👢 Sporty meets sleek in Eurosoft’s ultra-comfortable side zip boots complete with a padded footbed + round toe design.
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Are you a part of the past enrollment numbers at a local college or university? If so, which one?
It appears most of you are UTC alums, just like me. Go Mocs!
62%: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) 15%: Chattanooga State 15%: Other 6%: Covenant College 2%: Lee University
If you’re wondering about the 15% who answered “Other,” we have readers who attended Tennessee Temple University, Bryan College, and Southern Adventist University, to name a few.
We recently shared that UTC broke its enrollment record with 12,060 students this fall. If you’d like to help push that number even higher, UTC is waiving application fees for both undergrad and grad applicants next week. Starting Monday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 20, just use the code FREEAPP26 when you apply.
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