January 14, 2022 - Chattanooga murals + Read House 150-year anniversary

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January 21 2022

Chattanooga is home to many beautiful murals that tell the story of the Scenic City in an artistic, visual way. A new year gives us the chance to explore some of our favorite works of art that are just waiting to be admired.

Photos can’t always do these pieces justice, so we recommend getting out to see these beauties in person. Check out this map, you can consider this your handy dandy key to mural locations from all over the city.

May the force be with you, Nooga. | Photo via NOOGAtoday

🎨 Yoda Mural | Between Gannon Art Center + Art Warehouse on Brainerd Rd.

Calling all Star Wars fans, we have the perfect spot for your next photo op.

This is just one of several murals in town created by Chattanooga native

The Artist SEVEN.

One of the nine panels on the E. 10th St. Murals project. | Photo via NOOGAtoday

🎨 The Soul of MLK Murals | E. 10th Street + Foster Street

In a project headed by EPB, nine artists each completed their own panel in this mural that goes along E. 10th Street on the EPB substation wall.

The theme of the murals is, “The Soul of MLK,” and each of the artists was tasked to visualize the heartbeat of MLK in arts, music, and culture.

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EVENTS

Today

Chattacon | Fri., Jan. 14-Sun., Jan. 16 | 3 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 407 Chestnut St. | $60 | Science fiction lovers unite for fandom conversations, writing workshops, and more. 🦹

Saturday

We Are Us Show | Sat., Jan. 15 | 8 p.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave. | $10 | Enjoy drinks, a nice venue, and great tunes at this show.
Continuing the Movement for Community Control | Sat., Jan. 15 | 7 p.m. | Unity Group, virtual | Free, RSVP | Join organizers and members of the Community Control Now Coalition in this MLK Week event.
Got Bluebirds? | Sat., Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Master Gardeners, virtual | Free | Learn how to attract bluebirds to your yard + discuss nest box basics, which are crucial to the birds’ survival due to loss of habitat. 🐦

Sunday

Family Day | Sun., Jan. 16 | 2-4 p.m. | Painting With a Twist, 1309 Panorama Dr. | $39+ | Get the family together to paint your own versions of a turtle in the sea. 🐢
COVID-19 is not Dead: How to Protect Yourself | Sun., Jan. 16 | 7 p.m. | Unity Group, virtual | Free, RSVP | This MLK Week event is hosted by the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Branch NAACP.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Chattanooga. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.

FINANCE

Five resolutions to trim spending (that actually work)

A little smart savings can go a long way | Photo provided

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to spend less, you’re not alone. 💰

Don’t let the resolution nay-sayers get to you — the Scenic Community Credit Union pros are here with tips on where to start:

Identify your budget busters (that daily $2.75 cup of coffee costs you $1,003.75 a year)
Pay off your credit cards
Make those small home adjustments to conserve energy and score some big savings on your utility bill*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

52º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain ⛅

History

This year, The Read House is celebrating its 150-year anniversary + status as the longest continually-operating hotel in the region. Throughout the year, the hotel will recognize this milestone with events like a time capsule creation, quarterly dinners in the Green Room featuring historic menu items from the last 150 years, and $150 nights in its historic tower rooms.

State

Tennessee’s mandatory vehicle emissions testing program ends today. Hamilton County drivers can now renew their registration annually by submitting the required information + fees by mail or in person. 🚘

Community

Garbage + recycling scheduled for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Mon., Jan. 17 will be collected as normal. The City of Chattanooga Recycling Collection Centers, Refuse Collection, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, and more will be closed during the holiday. The sites will reopen on Tues., Jan. 18. 🚮

Festival

Riverbend Festival is announcing its 2022 festival lineup in less than a week on Thurs., Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. Passes are already on sale for the festival, which is set to take place along Ross’s Landing from June 3-5. 🎟️

Edu

Due to the impact of rising COVID-19 cases during school operations, Howard Connect Academy has been temporarily shifted to remote learning. All after school + extracurricular activities, including athletics, have also been canceled. Students will return to in-person instruction on Tues., Jan. 18. (WRCB)

Arts

ArtsBuild surpassed its funding goals for the 2021 Annual Campaign, receiving more than $1 million in private donations, city + state government grants, and in-kind contributions. Donations from individuals, businesses, and private foundations accounted for more than 60% of the revenue. (The Pulse)

Civic

The Hamilton County Election Commission recently met to continue discussions about redistricting and voting centers. The number of county residents in attendance was noted as one of the largest turnouts in recent memory. 🗳 (WDEF)

Holiday

Chattanooga Preparatory School is hosting the annual “Speak Like a King” event on Mon., Jan. 17 at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center at 10 a.m., in commemoration of Dr. King’s work. Chattanooga Preparatory students will showcase poetry, artwork, songs, and skits at this celebratory event.

UTC

UTC students, need another class this semester? The university has a variety of new courses still available to add to your schedule — just in time for the registration deadline on Sun., Jan. 16. Classes like “The History of Epidemics and Society” and “Fans, Gamers, and Influencers” could pique your interest. 📓

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📸 @lodgecastiron

Were you traveling down I-59 on Wednesday? You may have seen the world’s largest cast iron on its way to the Lodge Cast Iron Museum in South Pittsburg, TN — which is set to open in the summer of 2022.

Imagine the amount of pancakes you could make on this bad boy.

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THE WRAP

Editor’s Pick: Looks like we’re in for a chilly weekend, Nooga. My favorite way to cozy up is with a warm beverage. Last night I stopped by The Rosecomb and had the hot mulled cider. Drink it as is or add rum, bourbon, or Applejack for an extra kick. I opted for bourbon and it was the perfect drink to warm the bones.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Find out how you can participate locally in the National MLK Day of Service on Jan. 17.