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April 24 2024
Chattanooga (n.): Derived from Tsatanugi, which in the Cherokee language means “rock coming to a point” or “end of the mountain.”
The name of our city comes from white settlers’ pronunciation + respelling of Tsatanugi, which sounded like chat-to-noo-gee or cha-ta-nu-ga.
“Rock coming to a point” references Lookout Mountain, a prominent piece of Chattanooga, both in the name + its history.
Lookout Mountain — a “rock coming to a point” | NOOGAtoday
Brief history
- 1663: England established the colony of Carolina, which included what we know as Tennessee. The Mississippi Valley French settlers claimed this land at the same time.
- 1769: The "Old French Store" was established on Williams Island and was the first white settlement in the area.
- 1796: Tennessee became the sixteenth state — Native American lands made up most of the region, including Chattanooga.
- 1816: Chief John Ross, leader of the Cherokee nation, established Ross's Landing as a trading post on the Tennessee River.
- 1838: Hamilton County (established in 1819) expanded south of the river to encompass Ross's Landing during the Cherokee removal. Ross’s Landing became Chattanooga.
Camp Tsatanugi
The local Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America purchased a ~92 acre piece of land in 1925 (in Hixson) and named it "Camp Tsatanugi.”
Film
- Bobby Stone Film Series: The Lego Movie | Tues., June 8 | 10:30 a.m. | The Tivoli Theatre | $5 | Bring the kids — or just yourself, no shame — out to enjoy “The Lego Movie” film experience at the theatre. 🎞️
Network
- JobFest 2021 | Tues., June 8-Thurs., June 10 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | 6101 Enterprise Park Dr. | Free | This 3-day hiring event will help you learn about companies that are hiring locally. 💼
Show
- Open Mic Comedy | Tues., June 8 | Sign up at 7:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. | Free to attend | Grab a beer and listen to some local stand-up comedy or give telling jokes a spin and add your name to the list.
Dish
- Instant Pot 101 | Tues., June 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $28 | Learn advanced instant pot techniques so you can start making more than rice. 🍚
WaterCooler
PlanAhead
- Meditation Wing Chun | Wed., June 9 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | The Chattery, virtual | $20 | Try Meditation Wing Chun, a meditative martial arts practice that incorporates elements of Tia Chi + Chi Kung.
- Vision & Verse + Dance: Power, Passion, and Pose | Thurs., June 10 | 6-7 p.m. | The Hunter Museum | Free | Poet Marcus Ellsworth will share an evening of poetry and POSE performances (complete with fabulous costumes in a celebration of dance).
- Summer Music Weekends | Fri., June 11-Sun., June 13 | 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Rock City | $14.95+ | Enjoy summer weekends at Rock City with live bluegrass + folk music , food, and birds of prey shows.
The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is reopening to the public on June 25. During the COVID-19 pandemic while visitors weren’t allowed, the center underwent major renovations to better tell the story of African Americans in Chattanooga.
The grand opening ceremony will take place on June 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. + museum admission will be free. 🙌
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Weather
- 83º | Thunderstorms | 71% chance of rain 🌩️
ComingSoon
- According to its Facebook page, Arts Avenue — a new performance + event venue — will open soon on the Southside. How soon? We’re not sure, but we heard from Nashville singer-songwriter Mitch Rossell that he’ll be playing a show in the new space on July 16. Let us know if you have more details.
Civic
- Chattanooga Chief of Police David Roddy will retire on July 30. Mayor Tim Kelly announced a nationwide search for Roddy’s replacement, and until then, Chief of Staff Eric Tucker will serve as interim chief. The advisory committee will include community leaders who will help guide the search. (NewsChannel 9)
Biz
- Locally-based software company Text Request recently opened a new office above Jack’s Alley. Text Request helps businesses increase profits through text messaging software. (WRCB)
- Have you heard of the White Oak Bicycle Co-op? The nonprofit group recently formed during the pandemic and recycles + refurbishes old bikes. The group accepts donated bikes to fix the ones that they can and disassemble ones that can’t be fixed to use for parts. 🚲 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Apply
- The Tennessee Valley Authority is currently accepting proposals for utility-scale solar + battery projects that can be completed by the end of 2024. Proposals must be submitted by July 20, and selected projects will be announced this winter.
Coronavirus
ForKids
- The Pop-Up Project — a local dance + nonprofit production company — is beginning to offer youth programming this summer. The Dream Project will feature 6 weeks of free movement classes for ages 7+ that will culminate in a dance film opportunity. 💃
TodayIs
- World Ocean Day. In honor of the worldwide holiday, The TN Department of Education is partnering with the Chattanooga Lookouts + Tennessee Aquarium. Car litter bags will be offered at tonight’s baseball game, and you can check out the aquarium’s 2 new exhibits on microplastics and waterways. 🌊
Noogan
- Former Mayor Andy Berke announced that he will work as a partner at consultancy business Cityfi in addition to teaching public policy at Vanderbilt Law School. Berke will also become a special adviser for innovation + strategic projects to Vanderbilt’s Chancellor. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Watch
Which of these topics do you want to learn about next through BiblioChatt?
BiblioChatt is our history series where we use only public library resources.
A. The history of Williams Island
B. Abolitionists in Chattanooga + the Underground Railroad
C. History of the Naval Reserve Armory where Coolidge Park is now
D. The push to name 9th Street MLK Boulevard
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