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Chattanooga’s oldest restaurant is changing hands. Zarzour’s Cafe will close this Friday, Nov. 14 as owner Joe “Dixie” Fuller passes the torch. The new owners plan to keep the name and refresh the space before reopening, but no date has been set. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Job
CARTA is hosting a job fair tomorrow, Nov. 13 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Shuttle Park South downtown. It’s hiring bus operators, mechanics, supervisors, and call center representatives. Parking is available in the Shuttle Park South garage and the first hour is free.
Eat
Wanna get messy?Scenic City Wings is happening at the First Horizon Pavilion this Sunday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A $15 ticket will get you two wings from five restaurants and you can vote for your favorite. Ticket sales will be donated to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.
Learn
The TEDxChattanooga Conference is next Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Walker Theatre. Attendees can listen in on nine TED talks and two fireside chats. Check out this year’s speakers and the full schedule. If you’re interested, you can grab tickets online.
Sports
Calling all Chattanooga FC fans. The Team Store is having its grand opening celebration this Friday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. through Sunday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Fans can buy match-worn jerseys and team-issued gear, and everything in the store is up to 60% off. Score.
Try This
Coffee bar crawl, anyone? Use our guide to Chattanooga’s coffee shops to track down the best seasonal sips in the Scenic City. If you love using our guides to explore the city, consider supporting us directly — think of it like buying us a coffee.
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How bad is Chattanooga traffic?
Don’t let the clear roads in this picture fool you. | Photo by Matthew Roberts via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
51 hours. That’s how long the average Chattanoogan spent sitting in traffic in 2024, which is 5% worse than in 2023.
⏱️ By the numbers
According to a recent report from Texas A&M Transportation Institute, a trip that should take 20 minutes takes...
23 minutes with traffic
23 minutes in the peak direction
29 minutes to plan for a punctual arrival
🚘 When is the worst time to drive?
Traffic is typically at its worst between 7:30 and 9 a.m., and 4 and 6 p.m. on weekdays. The absolute worst time to commute in Chattanooga is Friday at 5:30 p.m, according to Waze data.
🚲 Alternative options
Bus | CARTA has 11 routes and five free shuttles — and you won’t be paying for gas.
Bike | Rent a bicycle from Bike Chattanooga. It’s good for traffic congestion... and your calves.
The Buy
The ultimate fast-charging phone charger for your car. It features two retractable cords and two additional ports so you can charge up to four devices at once. Read: No more fighting over a single car charger.
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I’m feeling extra grateful to be back in Chattanooga for Thanksgiving this year. There’s nothing better than sitting around the table, eating comfort food, and laughing with your favorite people. What are some of your Thanksgiving traditions? Anything fun you do every year in Chattanooga? I’d love to know.
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