Hello Wednesday.
April 24 2024
You know those dumbbells you threw in the closet last year? What about the elliptical pulling double duty as decoration?
We know how it goes, and it’s not your fault. At-home workouts can be a necessary evil — especially when the great outdoors are so great herein Chatt. Luckily, we’re here to spot you: break up your indoor exercise routine with these activities that bring the outdoors in.
Just imagine the bullseye is your treadmill | Photo by 6AM City team
🧗Climbing
Maybe you’re the "solo Lookout Mountain" type. High Point Climbing has 45 ft climbing walls + gear rentals and training. If you need a stretch when you’re done, yoga classes come free with a membership or day pass.
If you’re more a run fast + jump high athlete, may we introduce you to DEFY Chattanooga and Synergy Climbing and Ninja, 2 obstacle course gyms for all difficulty levels. Head to Synergy for bouldering and Ninja-style courses, or DEFY for more kid-friendly obstacles, as well as trampolines, trapeze, and more.
🚴 Cycling
Chattanooga’s Echelon indoor cycling studio offers classes for all types of cyclists out there, plus the first 5 classes in the studio are free. For the all-rounders in the crowd, SPENGA lets you cycle and follow up with yoga + strength training.
🪓 Axe throwing
When you’re stuck indoors, even the little things can have you on a short fuse. I.e., sometimes you just want to huck iron. Civil, Craft, and Valkyrie let you let out your inner viking. Plus, Valkyrie and Craft have full bars — good for gym day or night out.
💃 Dancing
Don't let bad weather slow you down. Dance Tonight + The Pop-Up Project offer all sorts of classes, some geared toward exercise and some just to cut footloose. Plus, Chattanooga USA Dance hosts regular clubs, lessons, and social dancing events.
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Today
- An Evening of Reading | Wed., Nov. 17 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library Downtown | Free+ | Join the UTC English Department for a live reading, Q + A, and book signing with author J. Kasper Kramer.
- Songbirds Rising: Bendigo Fletcher + Ona | Wed., Nov. 17 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds Foundation | $15 | Songbirds Rising presents new, up + coming musicians, like these 2 bands.
Thursday
- Thanksgiving Cocktails | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $30 | Create 3 drinks inspired by Thanksgiving meals, and leave with recipe cards + instructions.
- CIVIQ: Urban Agriculture and Local Food System Planning | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 5-7 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St. | Free, RSVP | Join the Chattanooga Design Studio + Crabtree Farms for a fireside panel discussion about urban agriculture and local food system planning in Chattanooga.
- Fall Fest | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 5-9 p.m. | 100 Tremont St. | Free+ | For every canned food item you bring for donation, you’ll receive a ticket to participate in games + giveaways at this event that also features food trucks and a photo booth.
- Noontunes | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 12-1 p.m. | Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. | Free | This week’s installment of the free, lunchtime concert series presented by River City Company will feature Lon Eldridge. Ⓟ
Friday
- Ice on the Landing Opening | Fri., Nov. 19 | 6 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens | $8+ | Opening night will feature a traditional live holiday performance by organist Buddy Shirk + prize giveaways throughout the evening.
- Beastly Feast | Fri., Nov. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. | $12+ | This event will allow you to learn about (and watch) the eating habits of carnivorous animals, plus a snack cart for you + beer and wine bar.
- 12th Annual Guns and Hoses | Fri., Nov. 19 | 6:30-11 p.m. | Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy. | $15+ | This boxing match features local law enforcement officers against local firefighters + EMS personnel, with proceeds benefiting the YCAP Boxing Club and Forgotten Child Fund.
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.
SCCU shares their pro tips on choosing between debit + credit cards | Photo provided
To swipe or not to swipe, that is the question. 💳
Credit and debit cards are a convenient, easy alternative to cash, but how do you know which card is right for you?
Before making the leap, Scenic Community Credit Union pros suggest considering:
- Budget
- Safety concerns
- Reward + benefits opportunities
- Credit history
- How much you’re willing to pay in annual fees + interest rates
Compare your options before your next swipe.👇 Ⓟ
Weather
- 73º | Sunny | 11% chance of rain ☀️
Now Open
- ClearStory Arts — a recently opened collaborative studio + gallery space located at 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. — is hosting its first-ever Fall Art Market on Nov. 27. Over 25 local artists will have their art on display and for purchase at this event. 🖼️
Civic
- Mayor Tim Kelly announced that starting Thurs., Nov. 18, city community centers will begin a phased reopening. The phased reopening plan will provide a safe space for youth + families this winter, and will also be offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
Coronavirus
- The Hamilton County Health Department + Hamilton County Schools have partnered to host 2 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination events for children ages 5-11 — by appointment only. The first will take place on Nov. 20 at the health department’s main facility, and the other on Nov. 23 at the East Ridge Elementary gymnasium. (WDEF)
- The University of Tennessee system will no longer require students to wear masks following Gov. Bill Lee’s recent bill preventing mask or vaccine mandates. UTC’s Interim Vice Chancellor of Communications Gina Stafford said that students are encouraged to continue wearing masks inside buildings. (NewsChannel 9)
Traffic
- From 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Roberts Mill Road will be closed for cleaning + re-striping of paint lines. Drivers should plan on using Signal Mountain Road and Taft Highway or W Road as alternate routes. 🚧 (WRCB)
Community
- To celebrate 60 years of Girls Inc. of Chattanooga, the organization is hosting an online auction that opens on Nov. 21. Notable items up for auction include a Tahoe Ski Trip, Chattanooga Lookouts box tickets, and gift certificates to several local businesses.
State
- Childcare Tennessee is launching a $5 million grant program to help expand existing childcare services and establish new ones. The grants can be used for equipment, supplies, curriculum, and other items + services. Applications are now open. (WRCB)
Volunteer
- The Union Gospel Mission is asking for volunteers and donations to help with its upcoming service event that will provide Thanksgiving dinners to homeless individuals. The organization plans to serve ~400 meals at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center on Nov. 24. 🦃
Festival
- The Lodge Cast Iron Bake Off — a live cooking demonstration from 5 local chefs using Lodge Cast Iron bakeware — takes place on Dec. 5 during the Chattanooga Holiday Market. The chefs will have 2 hours to complete their meals and present them to a panel of judges. 🍳
Asked
- Small Business Saturday — a day for supporting + shopping local — is coming up on Nov. 27, and we’re on the hunt for local businesses that will be participating. If you know of a cool local biz planning to participate, or you’re the owner of one such business, let us know and we may feature it in an upcoming article.
Home
- Your power bill is bound to increase in the winter, but there are a few easy steps you can take to save power… and money. Learn more. 🔌Ⓟ
POMKT — a local boutique for art, lifestyle products + photography — is opening up its studio (in the new space that opened back in August) for personal photo sessions. Usually reserved for commercial use, you can reserve the space for holiday photos with a little extra flair. ✨
What kind of flair? According to POMKT, “You can love on each other, lay around on the floor, listen to records on the set, be fed grapes, drink champagne, dance, sing, whatever you do, we’ll capture it just when you hit your perfect angle and light.”
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Answered: Yesterday, we gave you a sneak peek into the newer portions of the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway + discussed what the greenway will offer once it’s all completed. After asking you all what you’re most excited for upon completion, we’re giving you the breakdown of answers:
37.6% | I’m just excited for a new walking route
36.8% | Wait, I can get from downtown to Camp Jordan by bike?
20.5% | I can’t wait to explore a new side of Chattanooga
5.1% | I wanna be immersed in a historical site
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