A Neighborhood Action Grant is being divvied up. | Photo via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Be on the lookout for new sign toppers, banners, and neighborhood flags. The City of Chattanooga is spreading $25,000 across 35 neighborhood associations to boost pride and connection.
The money will be used for neighborhood branding and identity, so think new light pole banners, custom signage, and community kiosks — all designed to help Chattanoogans feel more rooted.
“These grants empower residents to take ownership of their community’s identity and pride — block by block, banner by banner,” said Mayor Tim Kelly.
If you’re not sure what neighborhood you’re in, or if it has an association, you can check this map, click the magnifying glass, and type in your address. If you have a neighborhood association, it will tell you when it meets and who the president is.
Less than a third of Chattanooga’s 120 neighborhoods applied for and received this funding, so check out the full list to see if yours is one of them. If your community isn’t on the list, don’t worry — the city will award similar grants again next year.
Love beer and cheese? Go ahead and clear your weekend plans. A Cheese and Beer Festival is happening at the Chattanooga Choo Choo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. You can eat gourmet cheese and sip on craft beer while listening to live music.
Arts
Red Bank is getting its own arts festival, and it’s coming up soon. The Red Bank Arts Festival will debut Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Joseph Glasscock Community Center. The free event will feature local art, live music, food trucks, and more. (The Pulse)
Giveaway
Know someone with a leaky roof? Chattanooga’s JDB Construction and Roofing is giving away a free roof repair to a local family in need. To nominate someone, just email their name, contact info, and a brief explanation of their situation to the email address linked above.
Plan Ahead
Get ready, hip-hop fans.Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week returns Monday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 12, celebrating the music’s culture and economic impact. Highlights include the Hip-Hop Summit on Friday, Oct. 10 with Grammy-winning producer Zaytoven, financial literacy workshops, and community-focused events. (The Pulse)
Community
Red Bank and Signal Mountain just scored $250,000 grants for park upgrades. Red Bank will use the money to build its first public basketball court, and Signal Mountain will be leveling up with a more inclusive playground. Both towns will provide matching funds for the projects. (WDEF)
Eat
If you haven’t tried 1885 Grill or Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar yet, new readers Peggy M. and Ludwig D. think you should — those are their favorite Chattanooga eateries. Already been to both? Check out our Restaurant Roundup for some new places to try.
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If you missed the cutoff for the first session of Fall classes at ChattState, don’t sweat it. You can still apply for second session classes beginning Monday, Oct. 13.*
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The Buy
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That’s seven years of local news, events, food recommendations + loving this city like it’s our job (because it is). I’m still fairly new here, but I appreciate every one of you for reading, sharing, and tagging along for as long as you have. Here’s to many more.
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