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April 19 2024
Audubon Acres | Photo by NOOGAtoday
🐦 The nitty gritty
This event is rain or shine + attire is dressy casual.
Price: $55+
Tickets include:
🐦 Why?
The Torchlight Gala is the Chattanooga Audubon Society’s biggest annual fundraiser. The society’s mission is to “educate and promote an understanding of the responsibility to preserve and protect our environmental, cultural, and historical resources through programming and stewardship.”
Did you know? The Audubon Society is responsible for managing 4 separate nature and wildlife sanctuaries in the Chattanooga area + each 1 protects a unique ecosystem.
The sanctuaries are:
You know what to do, Nooga — spread your wings, make like a bird, and fly to ticket sales before it’s too late.
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Which of the 4 Chattanooga Audubon Society sanctuaries are you interested in learning about?
We would love to dig deeper.
- Audubon Acres
- Maclellan Island
- Audubon Mountain
- Mackey Branch Wetland
Today
- Beginner Sushi | | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Fountainhead Taproom, 1617 Rossville Ave. | $45 | Learn how to make perfect sushi rice + sauces, where to shop, and how to safely serve raw fish at home — 2 rolls included. 🍣
- Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | Learn some of the basic skills involved in the critical thinking process. 🧠
Thursday
- National Treasures: Party at Point Park | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Point Park, Lookout Mountain | $100-175 | Proceeds support the conservation of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.
- Back Alley Boogie | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 6 p.m. | Cooper’s Alley | Free | Get your groove on for a night of dancing, art, food, and drinks. 💃
Friday
- Chattanooga All Stars | Fri., Sept 10 | 8 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. | $10 | A group of local musicians from multiple bands will come together for an all-star show.
- Cha Cha Time | Fri., Sept. 10 | Wesley Memorial UMC, 6314 Brainerd Rd. | $5+ | Learn how to do the Cha Cha with the Choo Choo Chapter of USA Dance.
Saturday
Plan Ahead
- Open Mic Night | Wed., Sept. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $5 | See regional comedians working on their acts. 🎤
- Paddle for PanCAN | Sat., Sept. 18 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Suck Creek Boat Launch, 1907 Suck Creek Rd. | $35 | This kayak + paddleboard 5K benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
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.
Weather
- 88º | Partly cloudy | 24% chance of rain ⛅
Development
- The Construction Career Center is a $5.5 million project that will transform the former Mary Ann Garber School into a workforce development hub for the construction industry — set to open in August 2022. This center will offer a vocational training academy for high schoolers + other construction training programs. 👷
Health
- After months of negotiations, CHI Memorial and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee have reached a 3-year agreement. The new contract allows BlueCross members with commercial + Medicare Advantage plans to use services at CHI Memorial, CHI Memorial Medical Group, and The Chattanooga Heart Institute on an in-network basis. (NewsChannel 9)
Cause
- Bridge Refugee Services is preparing to facilitate the resettlement of Afghan refugees following the escalating situation in Afghanistan. Donations and volunteers are helpful to Bridge Refugee Services’ mission + goals. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Arts
- ArtsBuild announced this year’s recipients of the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities grants. The grantees are Art 120, Scenic City Clay Arts, The Chattery, Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts, East Ridge Creative Arts, Stove Works, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Coronavirus
- The Hamilton County Health Department is launching a text-message COVID-19 case investigation system beginning today. Hamilton County residents who test positive for COVID-19 may receive a text-message from the health department asking them to complete their case investigation online. This system replaces the phone interview. (WRCB)
- Hamilton County Schools is hosting a free vaccination event today from 1-3 p.m. during the current district-wide school closure — open to staff, students, and the public. The vaccination event will take place at Sale Creek Middle High School. 💉
Traffic
- The Hamilton County Highway Department announced that the W Road on Signal Mountain will be closed today from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for storm drain + road maintenance. Plan to use Signal Mountain Blvd. or Roberts Mill Rd. to access/leave Signal Mountain. 🚧
DYK
- In observance of Patriot Day, The Chattanooga Zoo is offering free admission to first responders — including firefighters, EMTs, uniformed police officers, state troopers, etc. — from Sept. 11-17. This discount is also available for Active Duty Military Personnel + Veterans. 🇺🇸 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Ranked
- The Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center ranked at No. 5 on Fodor Travel’s 12 Most Beautiful Gardens in the American South list. This local center is a 300-acre oasis that is home to over 1,000 species of flora + more than 40 resident animals — all native to east Tennessee. 🌳
Community
- Culture Chatt and the Chattanooga School of Language are partnering to host a “Cultural Experience” on Sept. 11 at White Oak Park. This event will include a personal hygiene products donation drive for the Chattanooga Free Store, free coffee/tea from Be Caffeinated, curated items from IGOTOKYO + more.
Try This
- Registration is now open for the TN Bike Walk Summit — an educational + networking experience focused on discussing topics like regional planning to bicycle encouragement programs. This year’s summit will take place at Lee University from Sept. 30-Oct. 1. 🚲
Wellness
- Everyone deserves to feel like they can confidently express themselves — but for millions of people, their teeth are in the way. Candid ensures that everyone has access to the safe, healthy, brilliant smiles they deserve through advanced telemedicine and orthodontist-directed treatment. Ⓟ
We’re teaming up with the Chattanooga Red Wolves to give 1 lucky fan a VIP experience ($500 value) at the Sat., Sept. 25 match against New England Revolution II, including:
- 4 tickets to the brand new, just-opened Sky Suites (read: the perfect view for post-game fireworks)
- All-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages
- A post-game gathering + celebration at CHI Memorial Stadium's brand new Executive Club, ft. a meet and greet with Red Wolves players
Anyone living in the Chattanooga area can enter once per day now through Tues., Sept. 21 at 11 p.m. The winner will be chosen at random, contacted, and announced in our newsletter on Thurs., Sept. 23. Take your shot. ⚽ Ⓟ
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