The Signal’s concert hall holds 2,000 people, and you could be one of them. | Photo by @brittbossert
Drumroll, please. From rock to R&B and everything in between, Chattanooga is an upcoming stop on multiple tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets so you don’t miss out. Dropkick Murphys | Saturday, Feb. 21 | The Signal | Known for “I’m Shipping up to Boston” and “Rose Tattoo”
Cheap Trick | Tuesday, March 3 | Memorial Auditorium | Known for “I Want You to Want Me” and “Surrender”
Skillet | Sunday, March 15 | The Signal | Known for “Monster” and “The Resistance”
AVTT/PTTN | Tuesday, April 14 | Memorial Auditorium | A musical collaboration between The Avett Brothers + Mike Patton
Bob Dylan | Friday, April 17 | Memorial Auditorium | Known for “Tangled Up In Blue” and “Like a Rolling Stone”
The Temptations & The Four Tops | Sunday, April 19 | Memorial Auditorium | The Temptations are known for “My Girl” and “I Wish It Would Rain” and the Four Tops are known for “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)” and “Baby I Need Your Loving”
Passenger trains are inching closer to reality in Chattanooga. The city is wrapping up its research phase and will soon be focusing on logistics like new tracks + how to make crossings safe. We’ll have more on the plan to connect four major cities in tomorrow’s newsletter.(Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Community
Chattanooga leaders broke ground Saturday on the Alton Park Connector, a 2.6-mile trail that will link South Chattanooga communities to the Tennessee Riverwalk. Phase 1 will focus on connecting Broad Street and St. Elmo Avenue. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Watch
It’s hard to imagine with our teeth chattering, but baseball season is on the horizon. The Lookouts’ new stadium is coming together, with its state-of-the-art drainage system being installed right now. Want to watch it take shape?
Health
Tennessee American Water is asking customers to help identify the material of their service lines as part of new EPA rules. The goal? Reduce potential lead exposure. Customers can use this online map and guide to check and report what their pipes are made of. (Local 3 News)
Cause
Chattanooga’s news stations will be battling this week — for a good cause. The Battle of the Bells will determine which station can raise the most money for the Salvation Army. It’s happening this Thursday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hamilton Place Mall food court.
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Soddy Daisy Middle School is getting $34 million in upgrades, including updated classrooms, a new gym, and improvements to the cafeteria. Construction is expected to begin in October 2026 and will take about three years. When finished, the school will have room for 650 students. (Local 3 News)
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The Buy
Add some fun and laughter to holiday gatherings with a few of our favorite card and board games. We love these five:
🎲 Put your drawing skills to the test in Telestrations — perfect for 4-8 players.
🎲 The award-winning game Flip 7 is self proclaimed “the greatest card game of all time.”
🎲 Shut the Box is an easy-to-play dice game for up to six players.
🎲 Perfect for parties, Ransom Notes will have your entire crew belly laughing.
🎲 Connect words with colors in an engaging game of Hues and Cues.
You donut want to miss this. Krispy Kreme was recently named the most popular donut chain in Tennessee, edging out Dunkin’ Donuts, Shipley Do-Nuts, and Daylight Donuts. Want to branch out? Grab a pastry from a local brunch restaurant.
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