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🍬 Chattanooga: Sweet as candy

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Happy Halloween, Chattanooga. When it comes to living in the Scenic City, there’s loads to love. Some might even say that life here is pretty sweet.

Using Food & Wine’s list of the most popular Halloween candies in the US, we’ve matched some of the top choices with Chattanooga’s neighborhoods. Get ready for a sugar rush.

M&M’s: Missionary Ridge

With M&M’s coming in as the most popular candy in the US, it’s only fitting that it be matched with Chattanooga’s most populated neighborhood, Missionary Ridge.

Reese’s Cups: St. Elmo

H.B. Reese created the iconic Reese’s peanut butter cup in 1928, making it the oldest candy on this list. This makes it the perfect fit for St. Elmo, considering the area’s rich history.

Sour Patch Kids: NorthShore

Having quiet neighborhood streets and bustling riverfront fun + shopping, NorthShore has the best of both worlds, just like the sour but sweet Sour Patch Kids.
Which candy is Downtown + Southside?

Events

Friday, Oct. 31

Enchanted Pumpkin Patch | 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Rock City | $23+

Boo in the Zoo | 4-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $12+

Ringgold Haunted Depot | 7-11 p.m. | The Ringgold Depot | $15+

Literary Costume Party | 8 p.m. | The Reading Room | Free

Glitz, Ghosts & Gatsby Halloween Party | 8 p.m. | The Read House Hotel | $50

Hits96 Gravediggers Ball | 9 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $18+

Halloween Hallucinarium | 10 p.m. | ATMOSPHERE | $10

Saturday, Nov. 1

Head of the Hooch Regatta | Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Ross’s Landing | Free

The Band Chickamauga | 7-8:30 p.m. | Songbirds | $17+

Improv Comedy Show | 7-9 p.m. | The Chattery | $18

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $78+

Sunday, Nov. 2

Chattanooga Beard Contest | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free

Dread Hollow Black Out Night | 7-10 p.m. | 321 Browns Ferry Rd. | $25

Vitamin String Quartet | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $64+
See our full events calendar
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News Notes

Civic

If you live in District 1, a code compliance team will be conducting inspections in your area on Monday, Nov. 3 and Tuesday, Nov. 4, checking for litter, overgrowth, and inoperable vehicles. Violations will result in a notice, with two weeks to make corrections. If you’re not sure which district you live in, check this map.

Award

The Pop Up Project, a Chattanooga dance education studio, was just awarded a South Arts Cultural Sustainability grant. It’s one of 17 recipients across the Southeast recognized for enriching their communities through creativity + culture. Show them some love and look into taking one of their free dance classes.

Try This

Ride one of Chattanooga’s oldest attractions for $1.30. The Incline Railway is marking its 130th anniversary with a free community celebration on Sunday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rides will be $1.30 all day, and there will also be face painting, bounce houses, and food trucks.

Theater

The Chattanooga Theatre Center will soon have a new leader. Executive Director Rodney Van Valkenburg is retiring after more than 40 years at the center, and current Communications Director Kim Jackson will step into the role at the beginning of next year. (Chattanoogan)

Watch

The Michelin Guide will debut its first-ever American South edition on Monday, Nov. 3, spotlighting restaurants across Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina + South Carolina. Watch the live stream of the ceremony at 7:15 p.m. to see if any Chattanooga spots make the list. Who do you predict?

Older Adults

Get creative, Red Bank. The Active Older Adult program is offering free art classes this November: collaging on Monday, Nov. 10, and decoupage on Monday, Nov. 17. Both classes will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Red Bank Community Center. Supplies are included, but registration is required.

Edu

High school students can experience life as a Moc during UTC’s Power C Tour on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aquatic Recreation Center. Attendees can meet UTC leaders and current students while learning about academic programs and campus life.

Biz

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Post of the Day

A girl smiles while receiving a plate of food from a volunteer. A large QR code with a red Salvation Army shield is on the right. The tone is hopeful.
The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga is seeing a spike in food-assistance requests — three to five times higher than usual.

To meet the demand, it launched an emergency food campaign called “Feed Hope. Share Love.” If you’d like to help, you can donate online or bring non-perishable food items to one of these locations:
  • 614 Corps, 800 McCallie Ave.
  • Area Command, 1019 N Moore Rd.
  • East Lake Corps, 2140 E 28th St.
They’re open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and donations will directly support Chattanooga-area families. The nonprofit says $50 will feed up to five families for a week.
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The Buy

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Games

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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.
Let the games begin

The Wrap

Before you head out tonight, read these tips from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office to keep trick-or-treaters safe + drivers out of trouble.
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