Stop by The Book & Cover to pick up a copy of The Allure of Elsewhere: A Memoir of Going Solo. | Photo by Jeff Dickson
We all have a family history — but how much do we really know about it? What’s still out there to uncover? And how does that history shape who we are today?
These are questions UTC Creative Writing and English professor Karen Babine set out to answer when she packed up a camper with her two cats and hit the road. Her cross-country journey took her from Minnesota to Nova Scotia, tracing the footsteps of her French-Acadian ancestors who settled there centuries ago.
Chattanooga’s new bookstore-bar hybrid, The Reading Room, is hosting a soft opening party this Saturday, Oct. 18. The theme is Inferno, meaning you can dress up as your favorite circle of hell. RSVP is required, so be sure to snag your ticket.
Announced
The Chattanooga Airport is building an aviation-themed park set to open in late 2026. The 4.5-acre space will have a pavilion, playground, WWII memorial, and an observation deck where families can watch planes take off and land. This is what it will look like. (News Channel 9)
Health
It’s time to roll up your sleeve. The Hamilton County Health Department is giving out free flu shots on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at La Paz Chattanooga from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You don’t need health insurance or an appointment, you just have to be six months or older to get the shot. (Local 3 News)
Community
Ain’t no party like a West Coast Village party ‘cause a West Village party is free.Groove on the Green is 6-10 p.m tomorrow on the terrace at St. John’s Restaurant. There will be live music, food + drink vendors, and a celebration honoring County Clerk Bill Knowles’ 52 years of service. (The Pulse)
Eat
Ruby Sunshine on Market Street is stepping up to help those impacted by the government shutdown. Furloughed federal workers can get a free entree (up to $20) Monday through Friday by showing their government-issued employee ID.
Concert
Here’s something to get you pumped for the weekend: UTK’s Pride of the Southland Band will hold an open rehearsal at Finley Stadium tomorrow, and it’s free to watch. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the performance runs 12-1:30 p.m. The band’s en route to Tuscaloosa for Saturday’s Vols-Crimson Tide game. (Local 3 News)
Pets
We know you’re dying to show off your pups in Halloween costumes, so mark your calendars for two paw-some events: BARKtober Fest Puppy Brunch this Sunday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Scottie’s On The River and Falltoberfest on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4-6 p.m. at Chestnut + W. 20th Street.
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The Buy
Every Thursday, lululemon adds new markdowns to its We Made Too Much section. This what we’re shopping this week:
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.
In our Events section, we mentioned this Saturday’s UTC vs. ETSU football game at Finley Stadium. If you can’t make that one, how about Saturday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m.? That’s kickoff time for UTC’s Homecoming game against Western Carolina University.
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens will be there, and 500 free tickets are available for Hamilton County students and employees on a first-come, first-served basis. Just stop by UTC’s Division of Access and Engagement tent in front of the First Horizon Pavilion between 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on game day to claim your tickets.
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