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Add this to your can’t-miss outdoor festival list. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Outdoor Festival
Things are heating up in Chattanooga, and we’re not just talking about the weather. April is packed with festivals, markets, shows, and family-friendly events, and these are the ones we recommend.
Festivals
Chattanooga Outdoor Festival | Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo | Free | Shop the latest outdoor gear from local vendors while watching demos and doing interactive activities.
4 Bridges Arts Festival | Saturday, April 18-Sunday, April 19 | Times vary | First Horizon Pavilion | $5+ | Don’t miss this nationally recognized festival featuring 140+ artists from across the country.
Comedy shows
Bert Kreischer | Thursday, April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $49+ | Get ready for a stand-up set filled with outrageous stories from a comedian who may or may not take his shirt off.
Michael Longfellow | Friday, April 10-Saturday, April 11 | Times vary | The Comedy Catch | $28+ | You might recognize this rising star from his Saturday Night Live sketches.
The goal: make the Tennessee River more accessible. The method: a 600-ft floating dock at Coolidge Park. That’s the length of two football fields. City leaders shared details about the $3.3 million project at a public meeting this week. Here’s what the dock could look like. (News Channel 9)
Read
There’s a new spot to find your next great read in the Southside. Pennington’s Books recently soft-opened at 400 E. Main St. and is planning a grand opening on Saturday, April 11. Want a sneak peek? Stop by Thursday through Monday from 12 to 6 p.m.
Show
We’re predicting lots of laughs inside the McKenzie Arena on Saturday, Oct. 24. That’s because fellow Tennessean and beloved standup comedian Leanne Morgan is performing a show there as part of her “The Time of Our Lives Tour,” and tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.
Arts
The city is looking for local artists to design a community-inspired mural for the Westside’s James A. Henry Hub. Applications are open now through Sunday, May 3, with installation planned for fall. Interested? Apply online. (Local 3 News)
Closed
No North Chick Blue Hole this summer. The blue hole at North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park is now closed for roughly a year due to construction. The good news? You can still access other parts of the park during the blue hole’s closure. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Traffic
Remember this sinkhole? It shut down Heritage Landing Drive in North Chattanooga last August, but now the road has officially reopened to traffic. (Chattanooga Times Free Press + News Channel 9)
Number
$1.50. That’s the price of Costco’s iconic hot dog — a tasty shopping staple and a viral deal in its own right. But it’s far from the only bargain worth knowing about. From overlooked perks to smart in-store strategies, here are 10 lesser-known hacks every Costco shopper should have in their back pocket.*
Health
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Wellness
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The Buy
It’s lightning deal time. Snap up these top-rated items, up to 55% off today only in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
⚡ Save 33% on this No. 1 best-selling women’s sports bra, built to provide support and cushioning during high-impact exercise.
⚡ This cute swimsuit cover-up is 20% off this morning, the lowest price of the year so far — grab it in a tropical print or stick to timeless black or navy.
⚡ Refresh bedding with 38% off cooling bamboo sheets, made with a luxurious, high-end feel that stays cool to the touch on hot nights.
⚡ Restock your bra drawer with 55% off this comfortable wireless bra, great for everyday wear.
⚡ This top-rated men’s knit polo is 27% off and will earn you style points at spring + summer occasions.
Ever seen this brown mule pulling a carriage downtown? That’s G.E.M. — and she’s not just any mule.
She once served in Afghanistan carrying supplies for US troops (G.E.M. stands for Government Enlisted Mule), and she’ll be honored with a commemorative brick outside the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center tomorrow at 11 a.m.
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