Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
A few weeks ago, our team checked out the newest rooftop bar in Chattanooga — and the first rooftop bar in the Hamilton Place area.
For those of you who don’t wanna make the trek downtown for a rooftop experience — or who have family coming in town — we’re breaking down what you can expect at the new spot. 🍸
Views from the rooftop at WXYZ | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Experience
Checking out the new WXYZ lounge
What we tried
We were most enthusiastic to try the rooftop aspect of the lounge, so we headed there first — after grabbing some drinks at the bar, of course.
Although it’s located in the middle of Hamilton Place (we’re aware that the traffic is abysmal and a rooftop bar with a view of The Cheesesteak Factory doesn’t seem appealing at first), the views of Lookout are surprisingly lovely.
Oh, and if you’re looking for a drink recommendation, we suggest the Viva — fruity + Instagrammable — or Throwing Shade — boozy + classy.
Don’t miss
The artwork. The entire lounge is filled with colorful, 90s-vibe artwork. Our favorite piece is a mural painted by The Artist 7 along the back wall of hands playing the piano, but there’s also an awesome wall of painted records, a vibrant Bessie Smith canvas, and more.
What we’re still talking about
WXYZ is a lounge, so there’s more to do than just drink — you can also play games like tabletop shuffleboard + pool, have a meeting in one of the private nooks on the far side of the lounge, enjoy the rooftop views, or grab dinner (we’ll be returning to try the cauliflower buffalo wings).
Bonus: The newest Mean Mug location opened yesterday just below the lounge, attached to the Aloft hotel. ☕
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Active
- Social + Group Dance Class | Fri., July 16 | 6:45-9:30 p.m. | Dance Tonight Chattanooga, 46 E Main St. | $5+ | This event starts with a group class for beginners and is followed by a dance social. 💃
Film
- Mid-Day Movie | Fri., July 16 | 1-3 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $15+ | Soda, popcorn, and candy is provided at this midday movie as part of The Chattery’s Adult Summer School. 🍿
- Bobby Stone Film Series: Boogie Nights | Fri., July 16 | 7 p.m. | The Tivoli Theatre | $10+ | Check out this Paul Thomas Anderson classic featuring stars like Mark Wahlberg + Philip Seymour Hoffman. 🎞️
Show
- Mitch Rossell | Fri., July 16 | 6 p.m. | Arts Avenue, 1800A Rossville Blvd. | $20 | Mitch Rossell is a Nashville-based, all-American country musician + songwriter — he wrote Garth Brooks' "Ask Me How I Know." 🤠
- Sevendust w/ Austin Meade + Kirra | Fri., July 16 | 7 p.m. | The Signal | $30+ | Atlanta-based Sevendust is one of the most prominent nu-metal acts in the industry — this event is 18+.
TryThis
- Ice Cream + Game Night | Fri., July 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $15+ | An ice cream bar with all the fixings and board games to start the weekend + end The Chattery’s week of Adult Summer School. 🍨
- CSTHEA’s Home Education Expo | Fri., July 16 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Camp Jordan Arena | $9-16 | Everything you need to get started or continue your journey with homeschooling is at this expo.
Saturday
- Pedal to Paddle Adventure | Sat., July 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pedego Chattanooga, 157 River St. | $95 | This immersive outdoor adventure includes a 7-mile bike ride followed by a 5-mile paddle experience on the river. 💪
- Kids Art Box + Reach One Teach One Uca Fundraiser | Sat., July 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hope City Church, 7 N. Tuxedo Ave. | $7 + varying art kit prices | This fish fry fundraiser will help send children in underserved communities to Six Flags. 🍤
Sunday
- Top Tomato Festival: Bloody Mary Tasting | Sun., July 18 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $10 | Stop at the Chattanooga Market + sample several different Blood Marys before voting on your favorite. 🍅
This couple is ready for date night thanks to Warehouse Row | Photo provided
Ready for some new summer looks? Warehouse Row houses a variety of clothing boutiques ready to dress you for any occasion.
Looking for a little inspo? Local stylist Alex Sachel recently lent her services to choose pieces from Warehouse Row’s boutiques and style a couple for a date night. 👀
With her company, ACS Wardrobe Consulting, Alex builds + organizes clients’ wardrobes to best fit their daily needs and lifestyles. Ⓟ
Weather
- 90° | Afternoon thunderstorms | 49% chance of rain ⛈️
Development
- A proposed retail site project in Hixson recently won preliminary rezoning approval. This $2 million project proposes a 10,500-sqft store at Hixson Pike + Eagle Drive. Construction could begin in late fall if the project receives final zoning approval from City Council. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Civic
- For the second year in a row, Chattanooga + Hamilton County were collectively named a Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. With 6 indicators of digital equity, the city was 1 of 3 communities to receive recognition in most categories. 👏
- The Tennessee Riverpark will be closed today due to slope protection work by Tennessee American Water. The work is taking place near Citico Creek + the closure ranges from the bridge next to the Chattanooga Rowing Center to the boardwalk near Scrappy Moore Field.
Biz
- Forbes named Chattanooga-based TVFCU as the Best-In-State Credit Union in Tennessee as part of its annual list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions. The rankings were based on consumer recommendations + satisfaction. TVFCU also received the highest credit union score in the nation. 🏦
Arts
- ArtsBuild announced that 5 local artists received awards from the Racial Equity Grants for Individual Artists. The program aims to provide more racially equitable grant funding in the community. This year, Hamilton County-based Black artists were highlighted for their achievements. (The Pulse) 🎨
- Lee University’s Presidential Concert Series is returning in September. This upcoming season of the series will feature performers that include pianists, a choral ensemble + the Glenn Miller Orchestra. 🎹
Edu
- UTC’s Center for Urban Informatics and Progress and the Chattanooga Smart City Division were named winners of Smart Cities North America Awards. The local team was recognized for their advanced imaging technology project “Pedestrian Analysis of the MLK Smart Corridor.”
Community
- It’s time to book it to the library. The Chattanooga Public Library expanded its hours to include evenings + Saturdays at all of its locations. All branches — Downtown, South Chattanooga, Northgate, and Eastgate — are now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 📚
Cause
- The Nehemiah Project — a program within The Bethlehem Center — is hosting a Backpack Giveaway on July 31 + Aug. 7. This program supplies backpacks filled with necessary school supplies to over 6,500 Hamilton County students. Backpacks will be distributed at several locations throughout the city. (Chattanoogan.com)
TryThis
- Music for Mutts Skate Jam is happening on July 24 at the Chatt Town Skate Park. At this event, 14 performers will come together to raise awareness + help find homes for dogs by partnering with the Humane Educational Society.
Learn
- One Day University brings the nation’s greatest professors to you — live and on-demand. Learn something new about history, politics, music, art and more with daily live streams from top instructors. Try 2 weeks free, then just $8.95/month or $89/year. Ⓟ
Today marks 6 years since the terrorist attack that killed 4 Marines and a Navy Sailor in Chattanooga.
The memorial at the Tennessee Riverpark was completed 2 years ago + you can visit the mural honoring the fallen 5 on McCallie Avenue.
Our thoughts are with the families of the fallen today.
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Where do you want the city’s infrastructure budget to go? Here’s the breakdown of your 260 responses from yesterday’s poll regarding the recent “Under the Hood” infrastructure presentation.
🛣️ Roads | 65.6%
🌳 Greenways | 14.1%
🌉 Bridges | 8.7%
🏘️ Sidewalks | 8.7%
🚦 Traffic signals | 7 votes
(Editor Brianna’s dad, who lives in Memphis, also voted in this poll — he said that recent events in Memphis have made him realize how important bridges are). 😅
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