Hello Thursday.
April 18 2024
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Tomorrow, early voting begins for the State and Federal Primary + State and County General Election, and we’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to.
To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information about how and where to vote, along with info on what we’re voting on. First things first, make sure you’re eligible + registered to vote.
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Find a sample ballot catered to your specific address + political leaning. | Gif via NOOGAtoday
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🗳️ Important dates
- Early voting | Fri., July 15-Sat., July 30
- Absentee Ballot request deadline | Thurs., July 28 | Request here
- Election Day | Thurs., Aug. 4
🗳️ Find your polling location
There are currently six early voting sites in Hamilton County. You can vote at any of these locations during the early voting period, tomorrow through Sat., July 30:
- Election Commission | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. + Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | 700 River Terminal Rd.
- Hixson Community Center | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. + Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 5401 School Dr.
- Brainerd Rec Center | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. + Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1010 N. Moore Rd.
- Hwy. 58 Volunteer Fire Training Center | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. + Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 9108 Snow Hill Rd.
- Collegedale City Hall | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. + Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 4910 Swinyar Dr.
- Soddy Daisy Community Center | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. + Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 190 Depot St.
If you’re waiting until Election Day to vote, find your polling place with this voter information tool. Once you enter the information, your polling place will be located a few rows down. The polling place address given is where you must be in order to vote on Thurs., Aug. 4 (by law, in fact).
No matter when you vote, you’ll be required to show a valid photo ID.
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At NOOGAtoday, we aim to cover local elections in a way that educates and activates our community with unbiased information to encourage individual voter participation. (I.e. vote for whoever + whatever you want to, just make sure to vote.) To learn more, check out our Editorial Ethics Policy.
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Today
- “Anastasia” | Thurs., July 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $38+ | Inspired by the beloved film, this musical transports you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. 🎼
- McLemore Songwriter’s Series: Shawn Mullins | Thurs., July 14 | 7 p.m. | McLemore Club, 32 Clubhouse Ln. | $55 | Shawn Mullins will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of his album “Soul’s Core” this month.
- Bobby Stone Film Series “Into the Wild” | Thurs., July 14 | 11 a.m. | Tivoli Theatre | $5 | This film is based on the true story of nomadic traveler Chris McCandless. 🏕️
Friday
- Ice Cream Crawl | Fri., July 15-Sun., July 17 | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | Various locations | Price of purchase | Celebrate National Ice Cream Day all weekend long — stay tuned for tomorrow’s newsletter with all the details. 🍨
- Save the Red Wolves | Fri., July 15 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Donation | Meet + learn about Reflection Riding’s red wolf pack and conservation efforts. 🐺
Saturday
- Glitter and Pancakes | Sat, July 16 | 5 p.m. | The Dwell Hotel | $25+ | Reserve by the table (at $25 per person) for this breakfast-for-dinner drag show. 🥞
- Party in the Park | Sat., July 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chester Frost Park | Free | Bring your family out to eat + spend time together outdoors — Rock Creek will provide paddle boards and kayaks.
- Goat Yoga on the Farm | Sat., July 16 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Moser Manor Farms, 1649 Kamin Rd. | $25 | Find your zen with goat cuddles. 🐐
- Summerween | Sat., July 16 | 6-10 p.m. | Patten Square, 818 Georgia Ave. | Free+ | Test out your costumes before Halloween during this spooktacular summer event — enjoy a watermelon carving contest, art vendors, live music + more. 🎃
Sunday
- Midsummer Magic with Swayyvo | Sun., July 17 | 6-11 p.m. | Party Bites Kitchen + Catering, 806 E. 12th St. | $40 | Enjoy a night of jazz with local artist Swayyvo.
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Weather
- 91º | Mostly sunny | 11% chance of rain 🌤️
Health
- Following a recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases + hospitalizations in the area, the CDC has moved Hamilton County into the high category in its community tracker. Indoor masking is recommended during this level. 📈 (Local 3)
Announced
- Creative Discovery Museum passes for the family are now available to check out for free at all Chattanooga Public Library locations with a library card. Passes are first come, first serve, so the organizations recommend calling your local branch before heading down to get yours. 🎟
Community
- A new public safety camera has been installed on McCallie Avenue. As part of its recently launched deterrence + safety initiative, the Chattanooga Police Department will be prioritizing camera functionality at all times. 📹 (Local 3)
Active
- Bike Chattanooga is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. To mark a decade of service, Free Ride Day and CYCLEdelic — a community event that will feature a group ride + other family activities — will take place on Thurs., July 28. Bike Chattanooga currently operates 42 stations and 400 bikes, including 55 e-bikes. 🚲
Outdoors
- Outdoor Chattanooga will host the first ever Coolidge Park Fun Day on Fri., July 22. The free program, scheduled to run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., will feature open climbing at the Walnut Wall, rafting to Maclellan Island for a birding adventure, and more.
Ranked
- According to a study by SmartAsset, Hamilton County ranked within the top five counties in Tennessee with the most generous residents, coming in at No. 4. The study took into account the proportion of people in each county who make charitable donations as related to their net income. 🤝
Plan Ahead
- Lula Lake Land Trust announced its upcoming Whiskey, Wits & Woods — a pop-up bar experience — taking place on Fri., Sept. 2 at Five Wits Brewing Company. The cultivated drink menu will feature three Chattanooga Whiskey cocktails inspired by Lula Lake. All proceeds will support the organization’s conservation efforts. 🥃
Noogan
- Jason Ashley, Senior Manager, CPA, MAcc in the HHM CPAs Chattanooga Office, was recently voted in as a board member of the East Brainerd Council of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. Congrats, Jason. 👏 *
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