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.

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.

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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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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.

 

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