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Let the experts handle the snacks
Whether it’s these Mellow Mushroom snacks or not, tasty food is definitely in your future. | Photo via Blue Hominy PR
Football’s biggest night of the year is just three days away. Super Bowl 60 kicks off Sunday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Whether you’re planning to go out or stay in, we’re sharing spots in Chattanooga where you can grab some grub.
Where to get takeout
Little Coyote | 3950 Tennessee Ave.
This takeout menu has a Tailgate Platter that feeds 8-10 people + several smoked meats and sides. Call 423-800-7483 to put in your order by tomorrow, Feb. 6, and pick it up between 3 and 6 p.m. on game day.
Mellow Mushroom | 205 Broad St. + 2318 Lifestyle Way
Get all your favorite game day snacks, including wings, pretzel bites, sandwiches, and of course — stone-baked pizzas. Pro tip: Check out the Large Shroom Season Package that feeds 12-14 people.
Buds Sports Bar | 5751 Brainerd Rd.
Buds is offering 50 wings for $60 and is throwing in 15 boneless wings for free. If you prefer all boneless or dry rub wings, they have those too. Call 423-499-9878 to order.
Want to learn some local history and get your steps in? Join Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park for a free historian-led hike exploring the Battle of Lookout Mountain at Bald Hill. The 2.5-mile hike happens Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Development
Construction has started on a 278-unit mixed-income apartment complex in Northshore, the first to use Chattanooga’s revamped tax incentive. In exchange for tax breaks, the development will include 42 affordable units for at least 15 years. The project is expected to wrap up in late 2027. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Chattanoogan
Local songwriter Nick Lutsko composed the music for this hilarious MANSCAPED Super Bowl ad, featuring singing clumps of hair (no, we’re not kidding) that are sad they’ve been shaved. Watch it now and look for it again before the coin toss this Sunday, Feb. 8.
Try This
What’s more romantic than a craft? Hear us out.Scenic City Clay Arts is offering take-home Valentine’s Day clay kits, perfect for couples who want to make two handmade mugs with heart-shaped handles. No experience is needed — just follow the step-by-step instructional video. Reserve your kit for $35.
Quoted
“We were able to flip some guys that were committed [elsewhere] and get some good players in here,” UTC Head Football Coach Rusty Wright said of the new recruits. The Mocs have added 39 new players to the roster for next season, with 65 players returning.
State
There are no athletes representing Chattanooga in Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics. In fact, there are none from Tennessee heading to Northern Italy to compete. If you want to buck that trend in four years’ time, consider taking ice skating lessons at Ice on the Landing next winter. (NBC)
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Take your Southern hospitality to the next level by making a personalized logo for your home. You can put it on things like matchboxes, coffee cups, and notepads to create a hotel-style feel. Some East Tennessee flora would be a great touch — get inspired at a local park. (Southern Living)
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