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Celebrate Black History Month
The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is hosting five free events for Black History Month. | Photo via Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
It’s Black History Month, and Chattanooga is celebrating with music, art, history, and family-friendly events. Here’s a look at what’s happening around town.
Art Contest & Community Day | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | This family-friendly celebration features student and community artwork inspired by Black History Month.
From Rag Dolls to Role Models: The History of Black Toys | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 6 p.m. | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | Watch the documentary “Black Barbie” and check out an exhibit exploring the evolution of Black representation in children’s toys.
MOH Recipient George Jordan Presentation | Monday, Feb. 16 | 1-2 p.m. | National Medal of Honor Heritage Center | $5 | Learn about Black military service and Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan in a presentation by Tina Jones.
Black Art Lounge | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery | Free | Celebrate local Black artists at this interactive art cafe featuring hands-on stations.
Clumpies in St. Elmo is closing its doors. The ice cream shop at the base of the Incline Railway will close Saturday, Feb. 28 after parent company Rock City Enterprises ended its contract to run ticketing + concessions for the Incline. Clumpies locations in North Shore and Southside will remain open. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Sports
Chattanooga FC needs a new head coach after Chris Nugent and the team mutually agreed to part ways. Richard Dixon, a former player and current staff member, will serve as interim head coach while the team searches for Nugent’s replacement.
Try This
If you’ve been debating becoming a Chattanooga Zoo member, now’s a good time. The zoo is offering 15% off annual memberships throughout February. To take advantage, enter the code MEMBER15 at checkout. The discount applies to family, dual, and individual memberships.
Traffic
Spotted any potholes lately? Over the next few weeks, TDOT will be patching winter-weather damage on interstates and state routes, so drivers should expect some delays. If you know of a pothole that needs to be fixed, you can submit a maintenance request online. (News Channel 9)
Kids
Summer camp registration is now open at the Creative Discovery Museum. Options include Pre-K Camp (ages 4-5), School-Age Camp (grades 1-5), and Friends’ Discovery Camp (grades 1-8). Parents can learn more and register online.
Community
The White Oak Bicycle Co-Op will now offer free bicycle repairs every Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Metropolitan Ministries. If you’d like to donate a used bicycle that could be refurbished, there are 12 collection sites around Chattanooga. (Chattanoogan)
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Editor’s Pick
This was the front page of the Chattanooga Daily Times on April 16, 1930. | Screenshot via Newspapers.com
Since yesterday was Groundhog Day, we asked NOOGAtoday readers which day they’d most like to relive in Chattanooga (like Bill Murray’s character in the 1993 movie). Tony W. wrote in with his pick: April 15, 1930, when the Lookouts opened their season at the brand-new Engel Stadium. The Lookouts beat the Atlanta Crackers 6-5 that day, delighting a record-breaking crowd of 16,000 fans.
Fast forward 96 years, and the Lookouts are preparing to open another season in another brand-new stadium. Opening Day at Erlanger Park is Tuesday, April 14.
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Readers were cautiously optimistic — and technically right.
35%: I think it will
25%: Definitely not
35%: Maybe not, but I wish it would
Chattanooga got a light dusting of snow between ½ inch and 1 inch on Saturday, Jan. 31. Maybe not enough to satisfy the “I wish it would” crowd, but at least it was something.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Tired of the cold? I have good news and bad news. The bad news: Punxsutawney Phil is predicting six more weeks of winter. The good news: We’re exactly halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, meaning the days are getting longer, and magnolias and dogwoods will be at full bloom before we know it. It’s also the perfect excuse to plan a summer vacation, starting at CHA.
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