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🎥 Not the Dolly you’re used to
“Dolly” was filmed in the woods outside Chattanooga. | Photo by John Blazzi
A new slasher film is about to hit theaters — and it was filmed entirely in Chattanooga.
“Dolly” stars Fabianne Therese, pro wrestler Max the Impaler, and Seann William Scott. It’s about a young woman fighting to survive after being kidnapped by a monster who plans to raise her as her child. It’s freaky stuff — watch the trailer.
Local connections
The movie was filmed in May 2024 in the woods outside Chattanooga (look for Snooper’s Rock) and in an old perfume factory off Amnicola Highway.
More than a dozen crew members are from Chattanooga, as well as multiple producers and investors.
The interior of Dolly’s house was built inside the former Arcade Beauty factory.
Photo by John Blazzi
“Dolly” will be released nationwide this Friday, March 6. You can catch a sneak peek tonight at 7 p.m. at Regal Hamilton Place, followed by a Q&A with director Rod Blackhurst. Grab tickets before they sell out.
TDOT will be shifting traffic on I-75 South near Hamilton Place starting this Thursday, March 5. For about eight months, it’ll drop from four lanes to three between Bonny Oaks Drive and Shallowford Road while crews build a new exit ramp. Expect delays, especially at rush hour. (Chattanoogan)
Mansion Monday
Ever wondered what it’d be like to live in a museum? Well, this luxurious home on Chickamauga Lake isn’t one — but it looks like one inside. Plus, it has six bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, and a waterfront view that would make all of your friends jealous.
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Creative Discovery Museum is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year: AMUSEUM: Secret Garden Soiree. This Saturday, March 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m., guests can walk the green carpet, sip from the open bar, enjoy bites, and bid in live and silent auctions. Grab tickets now. (The Pulse)
Trending
Punch, a lonely baby monkey at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has captured hearts worldwide with his sweet nature and beloved orangutan plushie. Closer to home, you can show some love to the tamarins at the Chattanooga Zoo. (Forbes)
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Voting is open for the European Tree of the Year award, the contest that honors the continent’s most lovable tree. The contestants span 12 countries and boast centuries of history within their branches. No need for a flight — cherry trees will return to the Scenic City in a few weeks.
History
Paleontologists recently discovered a new species of Spinosaurus in the Sahara Desert. They believe the dinosaur lived roughly 95 million years ago and weighed up to seven tons. There’s no need to travel across the world to uncover our planet’s history — we have plenty on display at Chattanooga’s museums. (Reuters)
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ChattState recently celebrated the new Rhea County Higher Education Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility, located in Dayton, brings training + certificate programs for high-demand careers to students, providing a path to a better future without having to leave home. Sign up to get updates about the new center.*
Job
When you’ve got key roles to fill, skip shouting into the void and let us connect you with top talent. List your open positions with our business promo portal to simplify the search, and watch the applications start rolling in.*
Shop
These best-selling doormats are your key to a spring home refresh, designed to be beautiful and functional (including being stain-resistant — no more sad, muddy rugs greeting your guests at the front door). Shop our favorites like the popular natural chevron Innerweave.*
Editor’s Pick
Unlike the World Wide Web, kids will have to go outside for this one. | Photo by Melissa Ray via Hamilton County Parks & Recreation
It’s official — the new playscape at Enterprise South Nature Park has a name. After collecting lots of submissions from the public, Hamilton County Parks & Recreation chose Wildwood Playscape.
The nature-inspired playground is designed for kids to run, climb, slide, and use their imaginations. A grand opening date hasn’t been announced, but we’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, watch this video to see how things are looking.
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March second’s the date, hip hip hooray: Dr. Seuss was born on this day. To the Chattanooga Public Library, don’t wait up. For fun times reading, you can fill your cup. A child’s first book, a joyful start — a love of reading, straight from the heart.
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