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Real Estate
📍 Up on Elder Mountain
If privacy is what you want, privacy is what you’ll get at this home. | Photo by TFREP Media
Ever wonder what Chattanooga’s most expensive home looks like? Wonder no more. This massive compound on Elder Mountain hit the market a couple of weeks ago.
🏠 Quick facts
Address: 1000 Skillet Gap Rd. Size: 15,212 sqft, 6 BD, 12 BA Price: $8.75M Agent:Sean Smith
Countless things about this home made us gasp, but here are a few of our favorite features inside and out.
Editor Sarah here: This is by far my favorite room in the home — beautiful and functional.
Photo by TFREP Media
📚 Inside features
Oval library with a hand-painted ceiling
14-seat glass table for dinner parties
Floor-to-ceiling windows with Tennessee River Gorge views
Two garages that can collectively fit 18 vehicles — a car collector’s dream
The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival is happening this Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Choo Choo Gardens and Station Street. The free festival will feature food + drinks, two music stages, demos, and a kids zone. Bonus: There’s also a silent auction that benefits SORBA Chattanooga.
Eat
Tickets are now on sale for part one of Crabtree Farms’ 100 Dinner Series, happening at the Evelyn Center on three separate Saturdays: May 16, July 11, and Oct. 3. Each meal will be prepared by local chefs using locally sourced ingredients. Grab tickets online. (The Pulse)
Traffic
A heads up for drivers who live or work in East Ridge: Road crews will be milling and paving several roads this week and next, including Hurst Street, Blanton Drive, and Lansdell Road. See the whole list. (Local 3 News)
Civic
The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority has its eye on some new projects, including a seasonal free shuttle from the Chattanooga Airport to downtown and extended free parking in its two garages. It is asking the Hamilton County Commission for funding. (Local 3 News)
Outdoors
Wanna be a garden master? There’s an expo for that. The Master Your Garden Expo happens this Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 at Camp Jordan Arena. Expect plant + gardening tool vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, and educational activities. A $10 ticket covers both days.
Arts
Arts Week 2026 starts Monday, April 13 and runs through Sunday, April 19. It’s a week dedicated to celebrating the impact of, and highlighting the importance of, Chattanooga’s arts community. There are lots of ways to show your support next week, including attending one of these events.
The Buy
A casual maxi skirt with a flattering high-rise design, ultra-soft material, and pockets. Slip it on for an afternoon running errands, dress it up for dinner with friends, and everything in between.
This happened just outside of Chattanooga, but it’s too cute not to share. Firefighters in Cleveland spent part of their Saturday rescuing ducklings that were stuck in a storm drain. We’re happy to report they’re all safe and quack back with their mom.
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