Flat Top Mountain Farm also has a store with locally made goods. | Photo by @flattop_mtn_farm
Let’s give you pumpkin to talk about. There’s a good chance your perfect jack-o'-lantern is waiting at one of these spots:
Weaver Tree Farms | You can’t miss this roadside patch off Signal Mountain Road — just look for the giant pumpkin.
Flat Top Mountain Farm, Soddy-Daisy | Head to this nearby farm to shop for your seasonal favorites, from orange to white pumpkins. Pro tip: A $12 Fall Festival ticket will get you a small pumpkin, hayride, and corn maze access.
Aubie Smith Farms, Ooltewah | This spot not only has more than 50 varieties of gourd-geous pumpkins, but you can also enjoy plenty of treats and kids’ activities while you’re there.
Ocoee Valley Farms, Benton | A ~one-hour drive will get you to this pumpkin patch with 80+ varieties to choose from. Fun fact: You can also purchase tokens for attractions like the corn cannon, cow train, and grain carts.
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Think you can crush Krystal sliders like Joey Chestnut crushes hot dogs? You’ve got two minutes to prove it at the Krystal Slider Showdown, happening Friday, Oct. 24 at the Hixson Pike location. It’s part of Krystal’s 93rd birthday bash — and the winner scores free Krystals for a year.
Environment
Volunteers removed 20,000+ pounds of trash from local waterways during last weekend’s Tennessee River Rescue — that’s about the weight of a school bus. Beyond just cleaning the environment, the effort helps prevent flooding by clearing storm drains. Want to help next time? See how you can get involved. (Local 3 News)
Community
Next month, The Enterprise Center will leave its current location in the Edney Building and relocate to the Lupton Building on Georgia Avenue. After renovations, the nonprofit plans to reopen public meeting and event spaces in 2026. (The Pulse)
Travel
There’s a new way to get from the Scenic City to the Windy City. The Chattanooga Airport announced a nonstop American Airlines flight to Chicago O’Hare. So if you’d like to take a trip, just know “The Bean” and deep-dish pizza will be waiting for you when you get there. (Local 3 News)
Try This
Calling all volunteers: Your help is needed for the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair happening Friday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 9. Shifts are 2.5 hours, and the perks include a free meal, T-shirt, event pass, and VIP parking. Sign up to volunteer online.
Plan Ahead
The Halloween EEKstravaganza returns to Soddy Municipal Park on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 2 to 8 p.m. Attendees can expect food trucks, games, a pie contest, a petting zoo, and a Trunk or Treat from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission is free and costumes are encouraged.
Outdoors
Go stargazing tonight. The Draconid meteor shower is expected to peak this evening after dusk. Under ideal conditions, it’s possible to see about 10 meteors per hour. (WCNC)
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Get excited — it’s finally happening.The Reading Room is expected to open sometime this month at 3210 Brainerd Rd.
You may remember when we first shared the news about the used bookstore-bar hybrid — and now, it’s coming to life. Think cozy bookshelves, curated cocktails, and your new favorite hangout spot under one roof.
We’ll let you know when The Reading Room officially opens for business, but until then, here’s a little peek at what it looks like inside.
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Which German beer style is traditionally served at Oktoberfest and featured by Chattanooga breweries each fall?
Two things: One, you all really love your beer trivia. And two, I finally stumped you.
The most-guessed answer was Hefeweizen (32%), which is incorrect.
The correct answer is Märzen, and 29% of you got it right.
24% of guessers chose Pilsner, and 15% guessed Kölsch.
If you didn’t get it right, you can buy yourself a “participation beer” at Chattanooga Oktoberfest this weekend.
The Wrap
The Wrap
If I had to pick one Halloween movie to watch for the rest of my life, it would be “Hocus Pocus.” I’ve seen it dozens of times, and it never gets old.
This Friday, Oct. 10, Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors is showing “Hocus Pocus” as part of its free Spooky Movie Series. Bring your blankets + chairs to Miller Park — the movie starts at dusk (naturally, because the Sanderson sisters aren’t big fans of the sun).
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