Have you had a Green Eyes encounter? | Graphic by NOOGAtoday via Canva
If you’re a Chattanoogan, there’s one story you can’t escape the month of October without hearing — the legend of Old Green Eyes.
Like any good haunted legend, who (or what) Green Eyes is, exactly, isn’t quite agreed upon. Its one defining characteristic is glowing, green eyes that haunt the Chickamauga Battlefield — typically near Snodgrass Hill — at night.
See for yourself
If you’re up for a haunt, take a drive through the battlefield yourself. We recommend going on a gloomy day and queuing up a perfect playlist — might we recommend Coldplay’s “Green Eyes”?
Pro tip: The visitors center closes at 5 p.m. + the park closes at sundown, so it’s best not to go roaming around after dark.
The long wait is almost over. Tomorrow will be the official grand opening for The Reading Room, Chattanooga’s newest bar + used bookstore. It will be open from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. tomorrow and 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
Festival
If you like jazz, make plans to attend the first-ever Chattanooga Jazz Fest this Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The free event will feature live performances from local jazz, blues, and funk artists. Check out the full lineup.
Try This
You know that old bottle of pills sitting in the back of your cabinet? It’s time to get rid of it — safely. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 25, and you can drop off expired or unwanted medications at several Chattanooga locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Local 3 News)
Seasonal
It’s the Chattanooga Market you know and love, but this Sunday, Oct. 26, it’s going to be haunted. The Haunted Market will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the First Horizon Pavilion. Kids can trick or treat and participate in a costume parade at 12:30 p.m.
Environment
Chattanooga has launched a pilot program to give new life to unwanted food. Residents of the Belvoir, Brainerd, and Brainerd Hills neighborhoods can sign up for curbside composting. If you live outside those areas, you can participate by dropping off food scraps at any of the city’s five recycling centers.
Civic
Need help paying your energy bills? You might qualify for LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. To learn more about the program and how to apply, you can visit City Hall Midtown between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 7.
Listen
With fall comes local-favorite festivals + live music (catch us at Chattanooga Jazz Fest). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments). Explore a no-risk trial.*
Restaurants
☕️ Sip, sip, hooray
The Jack-O-Lantern Latte at Reve Coffee & Books is perfect for spooky season. | Photo via Nooga Nightlife
Several local coffee shops are serving up $5 seasonal drinks and $4 pastries, spotlighting everything from pumpkin spice and s’mores lattes to vegan butterscotch blends.
It’s the perfect excuse to explore Chattanooga’s coffee scene (and treat yourself) without breaking the bank. Editor Sarah here — I’ve got my eye on the Fall in Love Latte at The Together Cafe.
Don’t forget to check in at each stop using the Chattanooga Coffee Week web app to unlock giveaways and prizes.
A really good eye shadow and liner set that features three dual-tip pencils, each with plush, creamy pigments. The Buy Editor Emily uses the low-maintenance set to create everything from a precise liner to a soft, smudged eye shadow look.
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.
Want to see how quickly Finley Stadium can transform from a football field to a soccer pitch? This time-lapse video shows the switch after the UTC Mocs football game on Saturday in preparation for the Chattanooga FC playoff match on Sunday. It might have taken a little longer than the 22-second clip shows, but it’s still pretty impressive.
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