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Shocking upsets, personal confessions, and cheating accusations. The 2026 Winter Olympics have been full of controversy, and the theatrics aren’t over yet. The closing ceremony is this Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock.
If you’re going to miss the drama, here are a few on-stage productions we’ve got our eye on:
UTC Theatre Co.'s “Alice by Heart” at the Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre from Tuesday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 28
“Mamma Mia!” at the Memorial Auditorium Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, March 22
William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 26
Thinking of living downtown? Tomorrow, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can take a self-guided tour of 10 apartment communities and see if any strike your fancy. Start at one of two check-in locations to grab your tour passport, and then you’re off.
Jobs
CARTA is hiring full-time and part-time bus drivers and part-time paratransit drivers. Check out the benefits, and if it sounds like the right fit, you can apply online.
Kids
The City of Chattanooga is hosting Community Do’s Hairdo Day next Saturday, Feb. 28, with free cuts and styles for kids ages 5-13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Washington Hills Community Center. They’re still looking for volunteer stylists, so if you can help, sign up here. (Local 3 News)
Shop
Goodwill is opening a new store and donation center at 3715 Ringgold Rd. in East Ridge next Thursday, Feb. 26. The public is invited to a grand opening celebration beginning at 8:30 a.m., featuring a ribbon cutting, giveaways, and door prizes. (WDEF)
Legacy
The Chattanooga Zoo is mourning the loss of Charlie the Komodo dragon, who passed away after a sudden medical emergency. Known for her love of snacks, sunshine, and digging dirt tunnels, Charlie leaves behind three sons born in 2019 through rare asexual reproduction.
Fun Fact
Collegedale has a new logo, and it was designed by Southern Adventist University student Laurissa Mancia. The logo features a nearby mountain and an evergreen tree as a nod to Little Debbie Park. Mancia’s design was unanimously chosen in the city’s logo contest, earning her a $2,500 prize. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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Two simple words... after a lot of confetti, apparently. The city’s Parks and Outdoors department is begging Chattanoogans to stop using confetti to get the perfect photo, calling it a choking hazard for wildlife and a “nightmare to clean up.” If you’d like to do a celebratory toss, the city recommends throwing dried flower petals or birdseed instead.
A set of shower steamers with 11 unique scents like jasmine, chamomile, lavender, and mint. The variety lets you tailor the experience to your mood: a relaxing spa night, a midday pick-me-up, or an energizing morning reset. Bonus: They make great gifts.
It’s lightning that strikes far from a storm cloud, and 58% of readers got it right. Clear skies don’t always mean you’re safe: The National Weather Service says if you can hear thunder, you could be at risk. “Bolts from the blue” can strike up to 15 miles from a thunderstorm’s center.
If you love all things vintage, clear your schedule for tomorrow. The Off-Campus Vintage Market will be outside WanderLinger Brewing Co. from 12 to 6 p.m. In case you aren’t familiar, the traveling pop-up specializes in vintage clothes, shoes, jewelry, art, and more. So it’s a great time to buy something old — and new to you.
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