Veterans can pack Finley Stadium to see the Mocs battle Furman. | Photo via UTC Athletics
Tuesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday that commemorates those who have served in the US military.
Explore this list of specials for veterans and active-duty military members — just keep in mind that most places require a valid form of military ID.
UTC Mocs football game | Saturday, Nov. 8 | Get free admission to tomorrow’s 12 p.m. game against Furman at Finley Stadium. Just show your military ID at the box office for a free ticket.
Tennessee Aquarium | Saturday, Nov. 8-Tuesday, Nov. 11 | Get free admission during Veterans Day weekend, and everyone else in your party will get the regular military discount.
Rodizio Grill Hamilton Place | Monday, Nov. 10-Friday, Nov. 14 | Veterans can get a free Full Rodizio dinner with the purchase of one Full Rodizio meal by another guest during dinner hours.
Food City | Tuesday, Nov. 11 | Get a free meal from the Deli Hot Bar with an entree, two sides, a fountain drink, and a roll.
Good news for downtown: Parking at the 615 Walnut St. Garage is now free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved the change this week. If you’re looking for it, the garage has entrances on Walnut and Cherry streets. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Civic
Hamilton County commissioners voted to redirect $195,000 from opioid settlement funds to local food banks. Most of the money will go to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, with the remainder distributed among smaller food banks and pantries. (Local 3 News)
Seasonal
Things could get wild downtown at Patten Square tomorrow night for the Wylde Christmas Market, running from 6 to 10 p.m. The free event takes inspiration from European winter markets, with Polish + German food and a “Wild Hunt” theatrical performance at 7 p.m. (The Pulse)
Sports
Nearly 400 softball teams from across the country are heading to Chattanooga this weekend for the Scenic City Fall Softball Tournament. Games will be played at Camp Jordan, Warner Park, and other fields across the area, with an estimated $6 million boost to the local economy. (The Pulse)
Award
ArtsBuild named Frances McDonald and John Beder as recipients of the 2025 Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award, honoring their creative impact on Chattanooga. McDonald founded Mark Making to spark community change through art, and filmmaker Beder’s documentaries spotlight social justice and resilience. Awards will be presented in December. (The Pulse)
Fun Fact
Freshwater mussels are being added to the Tennessee River to help keep it clean. They’re often called the “liver of the river” because they filter out algae and other particles that can pollute the water. Try this: The Tennessee Aquarium has an exhibit where you can see these little vacuum cleaners up close. (News Channel 9)
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Festival
Shop exclusive Lodge Cast Iron cookware deals + bid on rare items while sipping regional beer and jamming to live music at this weekend’s Lodge Fest. Admission to the festival is free, but tickets are required to shop the warehouse sale and attend the auction. Plan your visit.*
Some welcome news for those who’ve been waiting to get their hands dirty.
Scenic City Clay Arts is growing, with a new 15,000-sqft downtown studio that’ll allow them to add classrooms, expand kilns and workspaces, host more outreach programs, and most importantly — grow membership to 500. Right now, SCCA has 320 members and a 300-person waitlist.
A fundraising campaign is now underway to renovate the space. If you’d like to help, you can donate online.
A MagSafe charging station with fast-charging technology. We love its foldable, travel-friendly design, allowing us to charge up to three devices at once from anywhere.
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.
It’s no surprise that Chattanoogans love the Walnut Street Bridge — but we’re still impressed by the results of our recent poll.
More than 600 readers responded, and 47% correctly answered 2,376 feet.
Another 22% were close with 2,067 feet.
We can’t wait to see all 2,376 feet of the bridge reopen to the public next fall.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Right now, a stroll along the riverfront might feel like stepping back in time. Full-scale replicas of the Niña and Pinta are docked at Ross’s Landing through Sunday, Nov. 23.
You can climb aboard for a tour, chat with the crew, and imagine setting sail across the Atlantic — all without leaving Chattanooga. Tickets can be purchased on-site.
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