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It’s supposed to be a sunny weekend, which calls for local brews sipped in the shade of a local beer garden. Here are five for every vibe.
When you prefer a cold one with a game on Shady’s Corner, located on Cemetery Avenue, offers an outdoor haven for those 21+. The large, turfed area features booths and picnic tables, a secondary outdoor bar + TVs with the biggest games happening.
Your four-legged friends can join in on the fun, too.
When your pup is your drinking buddy
What’s better than a dog park and a beer garden? Play Wash Pint’s outdoor space offers fun in the Southside for your fur friend and yourself by having a full tap + beer cart, allowing you both to play your own version of fetch.
When drinking makes you want to throw something
... we’re talking in the fun way, of course. Tanasi Brewing & Supplies on Hixson Pike features a beer garden, a disc golf course, cornhole boards + Ring-on-a-String — there’s even an enclosed dog park.
Walnut Street’s vacant county jail is being repurposed under a new name: Jailhouse Studios. The $60 million+ development will house studio space, short-term suites for artists, an AI data center, and a helipad. (Chattanoogan.com) + (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Erlanger Park opens for the season next month, so naturally, the question on everyone’s mind is: where do I park? Opening weekend attendees can grab one of 2,700 spots — front door bus service will not be offered. (Chattanoogan.com)
Mailbag
Reader Emilio Z. has your next date night planned. “The Waymark Hotel has two outlets that are perfect to stir up some conversation: The Vault (Speakeasy) and Iris Rooftop.” Did Friday night just get even more romantic?
Plan Ahead
Chattanooga Whiskey is celebrating 14 years in the biz with a Founder’s Celebration on Thursday, April 9, 5-8 p.m. at the Riverfront distillery. Attendees can expect a signed bottle of the anniversary blend, whiskey samples, light bites, and more. The first 200 tickets sold also get an at-home blend kit.
Award
UTC’s Bachelor of Applied Science: Applied Leadership program recently won the 2026 Distinguished Credit Program Award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) South. The program is designed specifically to support students in all life stages, especially those balancing careers + families. Interested in hitting the books? Learn more.
Sports
Get a taste of Augusta National at home. Did you know you can order an official hosting kit with pimento cheese, egg salad, barbecue, and other classic Masters concessions? Plus, no need to recreate the Azalea Cocktail when you can get the real thing.
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Post of the Day
This area will be closed for 18 months as part of the ONE Riverfront development.
Today marks the official first day of spring. To celebrate, we’re sharing our wardrobe must-haves for the season:
👚 Slip on this short sleeve cardigan for seamless warm weather layering.
☀️ Stay comfy and cute in this elevated casual gingham two-piece set.
👕 Opt for a lightweight henley tee on those chillier spring mornings.
👗 Flaunt this boho maxi skirt available in springtime hues like light pink, baby blue, and rose.
🩳 Lounge in these casual high-waisted shorts with pockets and a drawstring.
Soft-serve margaritas are the latest TikTok trend, and it seems they’re hard to find. The closest thing I can find is the popular frozen marg at Chuy’s. Know of another spot swirling out the soft-serve trend? Reply to this email and let me know.
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