The Tennessee River Gorge Trust recently purchased a 32-acre lot that makes up Edward's Point on top of Signal Mountain.
Flyover view of Edward's Point | Video provided by TRGT; Gif via GIPHY
🌳 Quick history
- The Edward’s Point lot has been privately owned since it was purchased by local veteran Jay Norman Sylar right after WWII.
- The site has never been officially protected.
- Tim Arnold and sister Wendy Arnold acquired the land through family inheritance + sold it to TRGT for preservation purposes.
- Edward’s Point is an Instagram hotspot + part of nearly every flyover video and marketing campaign touting our region.
- Thousands of people hike from Rainbow Lake or Signal Point to enjoy the spot every year.
The suspension bridge on the trail to Edward's Point | Photo by NOOGAtoday
🌳 TRGT plans
For decades, the trust has worked to protect the natural view of the Tennessee River Gorge that hikers see from Edward’s Point, and now it’s time to flip the script. The trust will work to preserve Edward’s Point + its 32-acre lot in order to protect its natural beauty.
A $300,000 contribution from The Tucker Foundation + $60,000 in commitments from community members will help fund the Edward’s Point purchase and move the needle toward reaching TRGT’s $1.15 million capital campaign goal to support further land investment.
The trust’s mission is: “To preserve a healthy Tennessee River Gorge as a community treasure for generations.”
Bonus: If this is important to you, too, you can donate to the mission.
View of the gorge from the trail to Edward's Point | Photo by NOOGAtoday
🌳 More about TRGT
- Recently purchased an additional 40 acres of property midway up Signal Mountain to ensure an uninterrupted view of the gorge
- Has protected 18,000 acres of the 27,000-acre gorge
- Participates in research partnerships + works to offset carbon by preserving gorge forests
- Creates and maintains public trails, campsites, caving access, and more
- Regularly updates a blog rich with information about our local flora and fauna + other nature news
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Today
- Artist Talk: Jerome Meadows | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum | Free | Meadows will discuss his experience designing the Ed Johnson Memorial + reflect on his 29-year career.
- James Otto | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. | McLemore, 785 Canyon Ridge Rd., Rising Fawn, GA | $30+ | James has written songs for Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, and the Zac Brown Band. Learn more. 🎶 Ⓟ
Friday
- The Ed Johnson Project Keynote Lecture and History Roundtable Discussion | Fri., Sept. 17 | 5:30-7:45 p.m. | The Camp House | RSVP | This lecture covers the history of lynchings + anti-black violence and will feature a roundtable discussion about the significance of the Ed Johnson Memorial.
- Dale Jones | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7:30 p.m. + 9:45 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $17+ | Dale Jones was a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing. 🎤
Saturday
- The Rad Ole Opry | Sat., Sept. 18 | 9 p.m. | JJ's Bohemia, 231 E. MLK Blvd. | $10 | This new comedy showcase will feature standup comedy, musical comedy, and standard live music. 🎟️
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Sunset Cinema in Miller Park | Sat., Sept. 18 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Miller Park | Free | Bring along the family for the animated comedy The Secret Life of Pets, in partnership with the McKamey Animal Center.
Sunday
- The Ed Johnson Memorial Dedication Gathering | Sun., Sept. 19 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Walker Pavilion in Coolidge Park | Free | Following the Memorial Dedication Ceremony, celebrate with uplifting art — including a drum circle, spoken word + dance performances by Kofi and The Pop Up Project. 🪘
Monday
- John Hamm Performing Arts Series | Mon., Sept. 20 | 7 p.m. | Covenant College, 14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, GA | The John Hamm Series kicks off with American soprano Karen Slack, who has appeared with the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, and San Francisco Opera. Ⓟ
Plan Ahead
- Scenic City Summit | Fri., Sept. 24 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Virtual | $50-60 | This local IT professional development conference allows you to join online for the whole day or for the sessions that interest you.
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Weather
- 78º | Showers | 44% chance of rain 🌧️
Community
- On Sept. 17, the League of Women Voters of Chattanooga will host a dedication ceremony to celebrate Chattanooga suffragist Abby Crawford Milton’s work for the 19th amendment. The ceremony will take place in Philips Park — where Milton’s historical marker stands — and will feature the installation of a plaque + park bench donated by the league.
Health
- The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce + the City of Chattanooga announced the launch of the Healthy Chattanooga Coalition — an effort to increase vaccination rates across local businesses. The coalition’s goal is to see at least a 60% vaccination rate in the city by Dec. 1. 💉 (The Pulse)
Civic
- Tennessee American Water has begun work to replace a main on Dodds Avenue, between East 37th Street and Rossville Boulevard. The $1.3-million project involves installing 4,500 feet of 6-inch diameter pipe + will improve water service reliability and increase water flows for household use and firefighting. (Chattanoogan.com)
Biz
- CO.LAB is currently seeking businesses — from tech startups to major + mid-sized businesses — to participate in its Startup Week job fair. The event is taking place on Oct. 20 from 12-4 p.m. at Waterhouse Pavilion. 💻
Arts
- The Hunter Museum announced the upcoming opening of 2 special exhibitions — “Mediterranea: American Art” from the Graham D. Williford Collection + photographs from Moroccan-born artist Lalla Essaydi. Both exhibitions will open Fri., Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. and remain on view through Jan. 9, 2022. 👀
Cause
- The GoodUse Grant — available through a partnership between green|spaces and Southface Institute — is available to nonprofits that own their own space or have a long-term lease to reduce overhead costs + carbon footprint. The current deadline to apply for the fall grant is Oct. 1.
Pets
- McKamey Animal Center is currently accepting photo submissions of pets in their cutest + scariest costumes for this year’s virtual Barktoberfest + Meowloween pet costume contest. The “Best in Show” winner will receive a basket of Little Debbie snacks and a custom snack carton with their pet's photo on it. 🎃
Try This
- Crabtree Farms is hosting its Fall Plant Sale & Festival, which offers sustainably grown plant starts + seeds for fall gardens, this weekend on Sept. 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will also feature live music, arts + crafts vendors, food, and children’s activities. 🌱
Regional
- Franklin, TN’s (~2 hours from Chattanooga) Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is happening on Sept. 25-26 as a 2-day celebration of art, culture, and diverse music. Headliners include Dave Matthews Band, The Black Keys, Maren Morris, and Cage The Elephant. 🎸
Correction
- In yesterday’s newsletter, we shared that the Chattanooga Oktoberfest will take place this year on Oct. 16-17; however, we noticed that Oct. 9-10 was also listed online. After confirming with Oktoberfest organizers, the official Chattanooga Oktoberfest celebration at the Chattanooga Market will actually take place on Oct. 9-10.
- In yesterday’s newsletter, we stated that it was the first day of Yom Kippur — that was incorrect. Yom Kippur is 1 holy day that began at sunset yesterday, Sept. 15 and ends at sundown tonight. The candle that is lit is called a Yahrzeit candle, not a shabbat candle.
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Botanica is moving from its space inside Powell Market to a brick and mortar store at 1010 Market St. (in the same building as The Pickle Barrel), and we know Nooga is excited for a downtown plant shop.
There isn’t an opening date yet, but while we keep our eyes peeled + our ears to the ground, check out some upcoming pop-up events Botanica will be hosting this month. 👇
🌱 Sidewalk outside the new location | Every Wednesday + Thursday | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
🌱 Moxy Chattanooga Downtown | Weekends | Sat., 3-7 p.m. + Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
🌱 Southern Squeeze | Fri., Sept. 17 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
🌱 Frothy Monkey | Fri., Sept. 24 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Brianna here, and I'm loving all of the vegan fall drinks that local coffee spots are offering — Sleepyhead's vegan pumpkin spice latte, Peet's vegan pumpkin oat foam cold brew (it's a mouthful, but it's delicious), Together Café's cookie butter latte ... Chattanooga coffee shops have stepped up this year with the vegan offerings.
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