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Plan Ahead
💕 Make Valentine’s Day memorable
Snow leopards deserve to feel special on Valentine’s Day, too. | Photo via Chattanooga Zoo
Friendly reminder: Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, Feb. 14. Here are some unique ways you can celebrate in Chattanooga the day-of.
Parent/Child Valentine’s Cupcakes | 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. | The Sweet & Savory Classroom | $110 | Share a sweet Valentine’s morning baking cupcakes with your child and take home a dozen sprinkle-filled creations.
Cupid’s Chase 5K | 10 a.m. | Marsh Pavilion | $45 | You’ll be extra hungry for a nice Valentine’s Day dinner after this race.
Hearts and Hisses | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $13.95+ | Make valentines for your favorite zoo animals, watch them enjoy enrichment activities, and learn about mating pairs.
Swift Me Away: A Valentine’s Dance Night | 9 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom | $18.90+ | Dance the night away with your valentine + all your favorite pop girlies like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ariana Grande.
What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. | Photo provided by JW Marriott Nashville
Galentine’s Day is around the corner, and nothing says ladies celebrating ladies like a festive brunch. Stompin’ Grounds Restaurant at JW Marriott Nashville has reservations available all weekend, Friday, Feb. 13-Sunday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily.
Savor a weekend of curated vibes, laughter, and good company
Space is limited, so we recommend booking as soon as possible. If you’re looking to plan a gathering of all your favorite gals, Stompin’ Grounds also can accommodate large parties — reach out to book for 25+ people.
Stompin’ Grounds Restaurant is located on the lobby level of JW Marriott Nashville and serves traditional American cuisine with Southern hospitality, in addition to special Galentine’s-themed options.
East Lake Community Center is becoming Chattanooga’s first “resource hub,” adding services like health screenings, job and resume help, financial literacy classes, and kiosks for driver’s license + vehicle registration renewals — all alongside its usual programs. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Mansion Monday
Northern Italy is currently hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, but did you know, the region is seeing a real estate boom? It turns out gorgeous landscapes, world-class food, and rich cultural history are appealing to homebuyers. Shocker. There’s no need to travel — Chattanooga has European elegance of its own. (Wall Street Journal)
Today Is
National Pizza Day. Here are the best places to grab a slice around the Scenic City while you contemplate the ultimate question — does pineapple belong on pizza?
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50 minutes. That’s how much extra daylight we will gain by the end of February. As the days get longer, we suggest spending that extra time outsideat one of Chattanooga’s parks. (AccuWeather)
Finance
Chattanoogans are not the best at pinching their pennies, according to a new WalletHub ranking. Our city ranks No. 129 out of 182 in the list of cities with the best budgeters. It’s easy to buck that trend with one of these lunch deals.
Holiday
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Sports
Football season has been over for a matter of minutes, and the NFL is already looking ahead to next year. In October, the league will host a game in Paris for the first time in its history. We hear it’s beautiful in the fall — find out for yourself with a flight from the Chattanooga Airport.
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240,000+. That’s how many active job listings you can find on our Job Board. Explore openings in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
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Home
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Editor’s Pick
Meridian Coda was unveiled to the public on Friday, Feb. 6. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Acclaimed sculptor Ed McCullough created the piece as the final work in his Meridian series, which he began in the late 1990s. The sculpture explores themes of family, connection, and loss.
It now has a permanent home at the park, making it the perfect excuse to explore the grounds and soak up Chattanooga’s art scene. You can visit daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and if you’re a fan of public art, consider supporting Sculpture Fields with an online donation.
The Buy
Searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Surprise loved ones with these gifts that can arrive by the end of the week.
❣️ Remind them how you feel with a little sign to say I love you that’s the perfect size for desks and night stands.
🧦 You can never go wrong with soft, fuzzy socks that make every step feel like you’re walking on clouds.
📚 The perfect gift for any book lover, a three-month Audible membership is under $50 + provides access to thousands of audiobooks.
🍽️ Spark spontaneity with this set of scratch off date ideas that’s been featured in US Weekly, Cosmopolitan, and more.
✋ This top-rated hand massager can ease sore hands with five intensity levels + two heat settings.
Move over, Labubu, there’s a new trending toy in town. A crying horse with an upside-down snout — the result of a factory mix-up — is the latest plushie obsession in China and beyond. If the craze continues, expect to spot a few at Chattanooga’s kid-friendly spots.
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