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Plan Ahead
✨ Plenty of sparkle left in November
Visit real live reindeer at Reindeer on the Riverfront. | Photo via River City Company
November’s flying by — but hey, that just means the holidays are getting closer. Here are a few festive events to keep on your radar this month:
A Magical Cirque Christmas | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $77+ | Get in the mood for the holidays with Christmas carols and jaw-dropping circus acts.
Chattanooga Holiday Market | Saturday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Nov. 23 | Times vary | First Horizon Pavilion | Free | Kick off the season at the Chattanooga Market with Thanksgiving goodies, unique gifts from local vendors, and ice skating at Ice on the Landing.
Christkindlmarkt | Saturday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Nov. 23 | Times vary | Coolidge Park | Free | Step into a German-inspired holiday wonderland with twinkling lights, candles, and festive vendor booths.
Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade | Friday, Nov. 28 | 4-8 p.m. | Ross’s Landing | Free | A family-friendly celebration featuring live reindeer, Santa photos, festive treats, lighted boats, and fireworks over the river.
The new home is expected to take 3-6 months to build. | Photo via City of Chattanooga
Development
Big news for affordable housing in the Scenic City — the Chattanooga Land Bank Authority broke ground on its first home yesterday at 4520 Oakland Ave in Alton Park. The $200,000, two-bedroom home marks the start of more affordable housing projects to come. (The Pulse)
History
November is Native American Heritage Month. If you didn’t already know, Chattanooga’s name comes from a Creek word meaning “rock rising to a point.” The Passage memorial, a waterfall staircase near Ross’s Landing, honors the Cherokee people’s forced removal and marks their embarkation on the Trail of Tears.
Outdoors
Tennessee State Parks announced its annual Day After Thanksgiving Hikes, and two of them are in or near Chattanooga. Check out the guided hikes at Booker T. Washington State Park and Red Clay State Historic Park. Pro tip: Don’t wait to register — these tend to fill up quickly.
Seasonal
Picture this: drink in hand, butterflies landing on your shoulder, and penguins waddling around. This isn’t a fever dream — it’s Holiday Cheers at the Tennessee Aquarium, and it’s coming up next Friday, Nov. 21. Did I mention there will also be a mashed potato bar? Tickets are on sale now.
Legacy
Back and better than ever. The historic Fireman’s Fountain has returned to the Hamilton County Courthouse after months of restoration. The memorial honors firefighters William Peak and Henry Iler, who lost their lives battling a fire in 1886. (Local 3 News)
Trending
It’s the end of an era — the United States Mint recently pressed its final penny in Philadelphia. Did you know? In early 20th-century Chattanooga, Brock Candy Company (formerly Trigg Candy Company) sold pieces of candy for just a penny each. (Associated Press)
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The Buy
As temperatures continue to fall, we’re leaning into our cold-weather essentials. Here are three we absolutely swear by:
👖 Really good fleece-lined leggings with pockets. The thermal lining delivers extra warmth without compromising on stretch and breathability.
🛌 A top-rated long sleeve pj set for maximum comfort and coziness during fall and winter nights.
✋ A pair of rechargeable handwarmers with three temperature settings and up to 36 hours of battery life. Bonus: They include a portable charging case for power on the go.
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In yesterday’s newsletter, we mentioned Gratefull, Chattanooga’s free community luncheon happening Thursday, Nov. 20. But kindness doesn’t stop there — seven other spots are serving free Thanksgiving meals to anyone who needs one, no questions asked.
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