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Tomorrow, April 18 is Record Store Day (RSD) — get ready to find out what local stores will be spinning some good deals.
Yellow Racket Records, 2311 E. Main St. | Get your picks from a selection of more than 1,000 limited edition records (including 350+ unique RSD titles) starting at 9 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
For The Record, Northgate Mall | Peruse various RSD titles and exclusive deals at this local spot + get a goodie bag (while supplies last) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dallos Vinyl Love, 1463 Market St. | Celebrating its first RSD, Chattanooga’s newest record store will offer a large selection of special releases plus hourly vinyl sales from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
McKay’s Chattanooga | Starting at 9 a.m., shop RSD exclusive records + the store’s regular inventory of rare and unique albums.
Check out the full list of special releases you can find tomorrow.
The Wilcox Boulevard Tunnel will be closed today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for cleaning and inspection, and again Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Detour signs will be posted. (WDEF)
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Chattanooga’s population may be increasing faster than we think. According to a UTC study, the metro area grew at more than double the national rate between 2020 and 2025. The data also suggests the metro area’s population, which includes six counties, could top 600,000 by late summer. (Local 3 News)
Festival
Southside Porchfest is less than two months away and some more “stages” are needed. If you live along this route and have a porch you’d like to volunteer on Saturday, June 6, fill out the form underneath the map. Everyone else — vote for your favorite poster and T-shirt design.
Drink
The Chattanooga Cocktail Festival returns Saturday, May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the First Horizon Pavilion. Expect light, summery drinks, food trucks, live music, and a mixology showcase featuring creations from local bars. A $55 general admission ticket includes 12 sample-sized cocktails.
Community
After a year of planning, partnering, and planting, Soddy-Daisy is ready to show off its community-built pollinator garden featuring 700+ native plants. The public is invited to the dedication ceremony this Sunday, April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the intersection of Dayton and Thrasher pikes.
Number
120. That’s how many animals the Humane Educational Society hopes will be adopted this April after a slower month in March. If you’ve been on the fence about adopting a pet, now’s a great time to meet the sweet babies who are waiting for their furever homes.
Outdoors
Reminder (if going outside isn’t reminder enough): Chattanooga ranked No. 26 on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s list of the toughest cities for allergy sufferers. As pollen seasons get longer and more intense, consider this your reminder to take an allergy pill before heading outdoors.
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Did you know? If you’ve earned 12+ college credits, you could qualify as a UTC transfer student with support to help you finish your degree. With quick admission and no essay requirement, the process of transitioning to UTC is designed to be seamless and straightforward. Learn more + apply.*
Learn
Think the $1.50 hot dog is the best deal at Costco? These 10 lesser-known perks might surprise you — including vacation packages and members-only movie tickets.*
We’re halfway through Opening Week at Erlanger Park, and plenty of you have already stepped inside the new stadium.
But have you seen this before-and-after? The top photo shows the historic Powerhouse a year ago, weathered and worn. The bottom shows the fully restored building that now welcomes fans to the ballpark. Oh, the difference a year makes.
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Next week, the Tivoli Theatre Foundation will reveal its Broadway lineup for next season. The best part? The shows will take place at the newly restored Tivoli Theatre.
As we wait for the big reveal, we want to hear from you. If you could pick one show for the 2027 Broadway season in Chattanooga, what would it be? We need to know.
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