The dog days of summer are (almost) over. But that doesn’t mean your dog needs to be left behind.
We’ve compiled an updated list of local, pet-friendly places that we’re paw-sitive dog-owners + their furry friends will enjoy together.
Trista’s step-dog, Oliver, enjoying the covered porch space at Market South | Photo via NOOGAtoday
🐶 Restaurant patios
- Brewhaus, 224 Frazier Ave. | Sip on cold beer + relax outside with the company of your furry friend.
- Hair of the Dog Pub, 334 Market St. | This appropriately-named pub welcomes dogs of all kinds to its patio — with bowls of water often provided.
- Heaven & Ale, 342 E. Main St. | Dogs + humans alike can socialize at Heaven & Ale’s patio every Wednesday night at 4 p.m. for “Pups on the Patio.”
- Market South, 1501 Long St. | Bring the pup to sit on 1 of Market South’s 2 covered outdoor patios for a 5 Wits brew + some food.
- The Daily Ration, 1220 Dartmouth St. | With its large and open patio, this restaurant is the perfect place to bring your dog along.
- Universal Joint, 532 Lookout St. | This is another restaurant with a huge, dog-friendly patio + ample outdoor seating.
Pups can enjoy some play time at Play Wash Pint with brews for you, too | Photo via Play.Wash.Pint
🐶 Dog Parks + other pup-friendly parks
- Play Wash Pint, 113 Johnson St. | Socialize with a beer in hand + your furry friend playing at your feet — this unique park features a self-wash station for hassle free, post-play pup cleaning.
- Heritage Dog Park, 1428 Jenkins Rd. | This membership-based park provides an off-leash environment for your dog.
- Greenway Farm Dog Park, along North Chickamauga Creek in Hixson | This park includes a large, fenced, off-leash area with several agility ramps and water sources for dogs + owners.
- Renaissance Park, 133 River St. | This pet-friendly park asks that pets remain on a leash. Note: While Renaissance Park is pup-friendly, nearby Coolidge does not allow dogs.
- Red Bank Dog Park, 798 Ben Miller Pkwy. | This park — located near White Oak Park — offers a spacious, fenced space for dogs to play off leash.
- Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. | Reflection Riding welcomes dogs on leashes to its park.
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Drink
- Chattanooga Margarita Festival | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | $39 | 20 local restaurants will bring their A-game + best margarita recipe for you to try (we’ll see ya there). 🍹
Outdoors
- Sunset Kayak with Tennessee River Gorge Trust | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Meet at TVA Boat Ramp, Raccoon Mountain Rd. | $50 | Join Outdoor Chattanooga + Tennessee River Gorge Trust on this beginner-friendly kayak tour of the Tennessee River Gorge at sunset — equipment provided. 🛶
Show
- Minnesota with VCTRE | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 8 p.m. | The Signal | $20+ | Producer and DJ Minnesota is known for his “frantic energy and pounding bass.”
- Station Street Live - Brassville | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Station Street | Free | This family + dog-friendly street music event will host art vendors and more — grab dinner and a show. 🎶
- The TN Ruminators: Kathy Veazey & John Rawlston | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | $12.50+ | This outdoor concert features longtime artists in the Chattanooga music scene, The TN Ruminators.
Arts
TryThis
- Enneagram 101: An Introduction to the Enneagram System | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $30 | Enjoy complimentary happy hour beverages while discovering more about the widely-discussed Enneagram personality system.
- Chalkboard Lettering 101 | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. | $35 | Learn 10 tricks to make a creative + dimensional chalkboard. 🖋️
Network
- ArtsBuild AfterWork | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St. | Free | This mixer highlights a safe and creative space to come together to enjoy live music and celebrate + share the arts in the community. 🎨
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Weather
- 90º | Evening thunderstorms | 57% chance of rain 🌤
Community
- On Tuesday, Chattanooga City Council voted to authorize a 40-year lease with CFC for 13 acres of Montague Park. If approved by US Housing and Urban Development, CFC plans for 3 multi-use fields for soccer and other sports, a 22,000-sqft pavilion, restrooms, a concessions area + 180 parking spaces. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
- The next CIVIQ lecture series was recently announced for Sept. 30 at Waterhouse Pavilion. Ronda Lee Chapman will be speaking at the event on “Reimagining Our Relationship to Place: How we decolonize design thinking to inspire collective well-being.”
Civic
- Yesterday, early voting for the Tennessee House District 29 special election began and will continue Mondays-Saturdays through Sept. 9. Republican Greg Vital + Democrat DeAngelo Jelks are up for election in the district that includes Collegedale and Ooltewah. Election day is Sept. 14. 🗳️ (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
ComingSoon
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Songbirds Foundation’s grand opening is slated for Sat., Sept. 18, featuring drink specials, live music, a silent auction, and more. The former museum space has undergone major renovations since it closed a year ago. We recently wrote a full breakdown of the space + what to expect when it reopens. 🎸
Biz
Coronavirus
- Yesterday, Hamilton County Schools interim superintendent Dr. Nakia Towns posted a video urging everyone to wear masks in Hamilton County Schools, regardless of the opt-out policy. While the request is not a requirement, Dr. Towns urged mask-wearing + said that at the time of recording, 55 new student cases were reported. (NewsChannel 9)
TryThis
- Riverfront Nights is hosting its final show of the season this weekend on Sat., Aug. 28. The free, outdoor show at Ross’s Landing will include performances by “American Idol” season 13 winner Caleb Johnson and his band, the Ramblin’ Saints + 2 opening bands. 🎶
Job
- Cocentrix has plans to hire an additional 120 employees at its Chattanooga call center location. This is the second hiring wave for the company in 2 months, with job opportunities being customer and technical support posts, including work-at-home opportunities. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Yesterday, Food City officials announced plans to construct 2 new Food City locations in the Chattanooga area.
The first location includes a 53,000-sqft. downtown supermarket that will be part of a mixed-use project at the intersection of Broad Street + W. 13th Street. The grocery will include an in-store bakery + deli plus a "restaurant-quality" food court, and the full development will include retail space, offices, and 6 2-story townhomes.
The Food City grocery store itself is expected to open by spring 2023.
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