Hello Sunday.
April 27 2025
Everyone loves a bit of hot gossip, especially when it’s about a popular local restaurant. So when we saw rumors that Market South is changing its food hall concept, we went straight to the source — owner Mike Monen.
TL;DR — Yes, Market South is changing, and yes, part of it will become a music venue. But it’s the details that make this story particularly exciting.
A breakfast sandwich offering at Eggman Bagelry with a side of potato latkes | Photo by Mike Monen
🥯 Will there still be food? Yes.
- Food operations will move to Five Wits Brewing (the brewery + outdoor space in the back). Don’t worry — they’re moving tables around to make sure there’s plenty of space for folks to eat.
- It will be renamed “Five Wits Table and Tap.”
- There will be a completely new menu.
- Expect to see breakfast from “Eggman Bagelry,” the concept that ran at Market South before Milk & Honey. This menu will feature New York-style bagels + a full coffee operation, with mimosa and bloody mary specials on weekends.
- The lunch menu will keep some of the current bar favorites, like authentic Philly cheesesteaks + add New York-style Reuben sandwiches, appetizers, and a major salad selection.
🎶 What about the venue?
- The plan is to convert the larger, indoor space at Market South into a 500-person music venue with a balcony.
- The project is still in early planning stages, but they hope to have it open sometime this summer.
- Monen said that the goal is not to compete, but to fill a gap in Chattanooga's music venue scene with its 500-person space.
- Once completed, the venue will host bigger talent in addition to supporting local and regional artists.
🗓️ When is this happening?
Actually, pretty soon. This Sunday will be the final brunch served by Milk & Honey in the Market South space (it’s moving back to its renovated space in Northshore). After that, Market South will remain closed until Tuesday for training.
Starting Tuesday morning at 7 a.m., the new Eggman Bagelry at Five Wits Table and Tap will be open for business.
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Today
- Lookout Wild Film Festival | Fri., Feb. 4-Sun., Feb. 6 | Various times | Tivoli Theatre | $20+ | The 10th annual festival will feature more than 50 outdoor + conservation films from around the world. 🎞️
- Carpetbagger's Comedy Night | Fri., Feb. 4 | 9 p.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St. | $10 | Watch NYC comics from Netflix, Comedy Central, SiriusXM, BuzzFeed, and NPR fame join Southeast favorites — tickets include one beer.
- “Alabama Story” | Now-Sun., Feb. 6 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. | $25 | A gentle children’s book with a hidden message — political foes, star-crossed lovers, racial tensions + issues of censorship happen in this play inspired by real events.*
Saturday
- Riley Green | Sat., Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium | $34+ | Riley Green is joined by artists Corey Smith and Kameron Marlowe at this country concert. 🎶
- Raptor Reflection | Sat., Feb. 5 | 9-10 a.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. | $5 | Get up close and personal with Reflection Riding’s birds of prey.
- Open Gate Day | Sat., Feb. 5 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd. | $16+ | With 8+ miles of trails, bluff views, and a 120-ft waterfall, adventure awaits you at Lula Lake. 🏞️
Sunday
- 3rd Annual Black Excellence Chattanooga Awards | Sun., Feb. 6 | 3-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Convention Center | $25+ | The Chattanooga Business Elite presents this award show celebrating the local Black community.
- The Other Brothers | Sun., Feb. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St. | Free | The Other Brothers is an improvisational jug band performing “Grateful Soul, Folk-n-Weirdgrass.” 🪕
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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.
Teacher Lauren Lytle checks in with students as they spend time reflecting and exploring after a mindfulness seminar | Photo by Kelagn Hawhee
Applications are now open for preschool through 5th grade at Wauhatchie Forest School, where place-based, hands-on, nature immersion experiences foster holistic growth, a love of learning, and compassion for all. Research strongly supports children learning best through direct experiences with the world around them.
Wauhatchie School has four beautiful outdoor campuses in the Chattanooga area, with a variety of programs including play-based morning preschool, afternoon junior kindergarten, and standards-based full day kindergarten-5th grade.
Learn more at tomorrow’s open house events (Sat., Feb. 5).*
Weather
- 44º | Cloudy | 15% chance of rain ☁️
Announced
- After a two-year hiatus, South Pittsburg's National Cornbread Festival is returning this year the weekend of Apr. 23-24. The celebration of this southern staple draws ~25,000 visitors to the small nearby town, with a $10 admission price. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Civic
- Last night, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger + Commissioner Randy Fairbanks hosted a community meeting to discuss potential plans for McDonald Farm. According to Mayor Coppinger, they plan to make it kid-friendly, keep green space on the land, and will extensively vet any companies that want to move to the land in the future.
Biz
- In case you missed it, The Bitter Alibi + Daily Ration owner Jason Bowers is expanding operations with two new local spots. The Bitter Alibi’s Instagram account recently shared a fun teaser for the planned taproom concept in Red Bank at the former Big Frog Brewing Co. location. We can’t wait to try out Clever Alehouse.
- Speaking of Monen Family Restaurant Group news, here’s some more — the former Sticky Fingers restaurant near Hamilton Place Mall will become a Taco Mamacita. There is no set opening date at this time, but according to Monen, it will be “at minimum a year away.” 🌮
Community
- The Chattanooga Market is returning soon. The market announced that its 2022 opening weekend will take place on Apr. 23-24. The market will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. that weekend. 🥬
Development
- The Chattanooga Airport has plans to buy the land on which SkyZoo Nightclub resides, with no plans to keep the building on site. The SkyZoo property owner recently agreed to sell the land, and the purchase is now dependent on the seller completing an acceptable environmental review + ensuring that the building is tenant-free. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Sports
- Baylor High School recently filled its vacant head football coaching position. Former University of South Carolina assistant coach Erik Kimrey will take over previous Baylor coach Phil Massey’s position. 🏈 (NewsChannel 9)
Eat
- Have you tried local business Nut’n But Guac? The business consists of, well, nothing but guacamole (ok ok, there may be some salsa included too), and owner D’Andray Thomas makes it all himself. You can try some out for yourself at his shop located at 6940 Lee Hwy. Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 🥑 (The Pulse)
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Fountainhead Taproom has been changing some things up. The self-pour taproom is re-launching this weekend after getting a new Instagram account + new kitchen called Chow Language with an incredible-looking menu.
Chow Language will feature dishes like Korean Sesame Beef, Vegan Panang Curry, Hot Pimento Cheese, and Honey Baklava alongside “improper pairings” from the taproom.
We can’t wait to check out the new menu + relaunch events.
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