You may have noticed a few new flags adorning downtown’s streets. These flags of green, red, and black aren’t random; they were placed in honor of Juneteenth — a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of all enslaved Black Americans — coming up this Sun., June 19.
If you’re curious about why Juneteenth is such an important holiday, we think that ArtsBuild’s James McKissic explains it far better than we ever could. You can also check out this “story of Juneteenth observance” recording from the Unity Group (the recording is passcode protected: use 1q+uB^t4).
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate + commemorate the holiday, check out these local events.
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You may have spotted the Juneteenth flags downtown. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
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- Inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Run & Mrs. Opal Lee Walk | Sat., June 18 | 7 a.m. | The Howard School, 2500 S. Market St. | $20+ | This half marathon + walk honors Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth” who campaigned for decades to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
- Southside Juneteenth Jubilee | Sat., June 18 | 1-4 p.m. | The Bethlehem Center | Free | This event will feature local vendors, music, food trucks, and more.
- Juneteenth National Freedom Day Parade | Sat., June 18 | 3 p.m. | Carver Recreation Center, 600 N. Orchard Knob Ave. | Free, RSVP | Celebrate and commemorate the holiday at this parade.
- Legacy Music Festival | Sat., June 18 | 8 p.m. | Miller Park | Free | Enjoy an outdoor screening of “Summer of Soul,” a documentary about The Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969 — local musicians will also pay homage to artists who performed at the event.
- Chattanooga’s Juneteenth Popup Shop | Sun., June 19 | 1-5 p.m. | Southside Community Park, 3501 Central Ave. | Price of purchase | Support local Black-owned businesses + enjoy a live DJ, dance performance, and more.
- Juneteenth & Gordon Granger Program | Sun., June 19 | 2 p.m. | Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 Lafayette Rd. | Free | This hike takes a look at General Gordon Granger and his roles in both the Battle of Chickamauga + Juneteenth.
- Juneteenth Commemoration Ceremony & Concert | Sun., June 19 | 7 p.m. | UTC’s Chamberlain Pavilion, 615 McCallie Ave. | Free | Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy food, vendors, performances + American Idol winner Ruben Studdard.
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Today
- Bobby Stone Film Series: Vivo | Tues., June 14 | 11 a.m. | Tivoli Theatre | $5 | This animated film is about “a music-loving kinkajou” who “embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.” 🍿
Wednesday
- Open Mic Night | Wed., June 15 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $7 | Watch regional and local talent as they perform new comedy bits. 🎤
- Photography Walk and Talk | Wed., June 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Camp Jordan | Donation, RSVP | This outdoor, beginner photography workshop will focus on composition.
- Chattanooga Lookouts vs. Biloxi Shuckers | Wed., June 15 | 12:15 p.m. | AT&T Field | $6+ | At every Wednesday home game, fans will receive a coupon for a free item at Chick-fil-A. ⚾ *
Thursday
- Chattanooga Social Mixer | Thurs., June 16 | 5-7 p.m. | Naked River Brewing, 1791 Reggie White Blvd. | Free, RSVP | Network with insurance industry professionals. 🤝
- Vision + Verse Book Launch With Christian Collier | Thurs., June 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum | Free | Christian Collier launches his new book, “The Gleaming of the Blade,” which includes poems inspired by pieces at the Hunter Museum. 📚
- “Peeing in a Soda Bottle” | Thurs., June 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre | Donation, RSVP | This one-woman show was chosen for the Staged Reading Category in the 2020 Atlanta Black Theatre Festival + is followed by a panel discussion.
Friday
- Carpetbagger’s Comedy Night | Fri., June 17 | 9 p.m. | Bode Hotel, 730 Chestnut St. | $10 | NYC comics and southern favorites come together for this comedy show — pro tip: get there early at 8 p.m. for the pre-show happy hour.
- Josh Kiser | Fri., June 17 | 7 p.m. | Songbirds | $12+ | Josh Kiser is a country music artist born + raised in Cleveland, TN. 🎶
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Weather
- 98º | Mostly sunny | 24% chance of rain ☀️
Community
- The Chattanooga Fire Department stated that contractors at Highland Park Baptist Church are now working to save the site’s bell tower + stained glass windows following a fire last Friday. The church has shared an online donation site, where further updates will also be posted. (NewsChannel 9)
Open
- Clever Alehouse, located in Red Bank + owned by the founders of The Bitter Alibi and The Daily Ration, is now open. The alehouse will currently operate Tuesday-Saturday from 4-10 p.m. — grab a pint this opening week. 🍺
Cause
- Today + tomorrow, June 14-15, Union Gospel Mission will distribute water to the community's unhoused neighbors as temperatures rise. To help these community members, the organization is seeking monetary support and donations of water bottles and sports drinks.
Biz
- Up/Down Coffee Bar will host a grand opening block party tomorrow, Wed., June 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. near its location on 1220 King St. Take your lunch break at a mid-day party featuring coffee, food trucks, and more. ☕
Civic
- Beginning Fri., July 1, CARTA will bring its Care-A-Van service to Red Bank for qualifying seniors ages 65+ and individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities. Interested Red Bank residents will need to complete a CARTA Eligibility Application to use this service. 🚐 (The Pulse)
Announced
- The Read House will host an afternoon celebration in honor of its 150-year anniversary today at 3:30 p.m. in the hotel’s Green Room. At the event, a commemorative time capsule presentation will allow the community to share their Read House memories. 🎂
Traffic
- The Hamilton County Highway Department will close W Road on Signal Mountain today and tomorrow, June 14-15, for repair work. This work includes general maintenance of the guardrails + signs, restoration work, and more. The road is expected to re-open to traffic Wednesday evening. (Local 3)
Award
- Voting for the Chattanooga Time Free Press 2022 Best of the Best awards — the city’s people’s choice awards — is open through Mon., July 11. Local businesses, employers, people, and more are nominated and awarded by the Chattanooga community through this program. 🏆
Noogan
- East Ridge Police officer Jonah Goddard — featured on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” last December thanks to his online popularity — will appear on NBC’s “Dancing With Myself” tonight at 10 p.m. For a chance at a cash prize, this show’s contestants dance off in front of Shakira, Nick Jonas + Liza Koshy. (Chattanooga Times Free Press) 🕺
Read
- Local educational nonprofit Culture Books will host a Multicultural Book Festival at the Avondale Community Center on Thurs., July 23 from 12-5 p.m. The festival will showcase six local authors, including NewsChannel 9’s Greg Funderburg, and feature food, music, vendors, and educational resources. 📚
Giveaway
- Thanks to Chattanooga Elks Lodge’s “Home Sweet Home” project, free home improvements will be offered to qualified veterans in the area. Elks Lodge members, who are professional tradesmen + women, will donate their services to complete the home repairs at no cost to the veteran. 🔨
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Travel
- In case you missed it, American Airlines resumed nonstop service to Miami (MIA) from Chattanooga Airport last month. Read: In ~3.5 hours, you could be sitting on a beach, dining at an authentic Cuban restaurant in Little Havana, or exploring the nightlife in Magic City. Book a flight. 🛫 *
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Editor's pick: I am so sad that I’ll be missing this year’s Make Music Day in Chattanooga! Last year, I had such a great time working in Waterhouse Pavilion whilst being serenaded by incredible musicians. I highly recommend checking out Make Music Cha’s website for events that will be taking place throughout the day on Tues., June 21 this year.
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