There’s nothing better than eating a good meal under blue skies.
Warm + sunny days in Chattanooga are right around the corner, and we thought it was just the right time to list some of the Scenic City’s best spots to have a picnic. |
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🧺 Riverside
Feel the breeze from the Tennessee River while you enjoy the sights of the bridges and surrounding mountains. - Tennessee River Walk | A 13-mile riverside path that parallels the Tennessee River.
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Ross’s Landing | A link from downtown Chattanooga to the Tennessee River, you can sit along the steps — even in some of the chairs provided — to look out at the river.
🧺 Public parks
Spread out a blanket on a sunny day while other locals are taking a Vitamin D break. - Coolidge Park | 150 River St.
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Renaissance Park | 133 River St. (Pro tip: Head to the circle area behind the trees for extra privacy.)
- Heritage Park | 1428 Jenkins Rd.
- Milliken Park | 100 W. 45th St.
- Tennessee River Park | 4301 Amnicola Highway
🧺 Gardens For a quieter, more peaceful option. -
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park | 1800 Polk St. (Pro tip: Pick up food from nearby Taqueria Jalisco on the way to Montague Park for tacos with sculpture views.)
- Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | 400 Garden Rd.
- Tennessee River Gardens | 22573 Hwy 41.
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🧺 All planned for you
If you’re wanting to plan a unique picnic but don’t know exactly where to start, here’s two local companies that will take care of the planning + materials for you.
🏞️ Picnic by the River
Choose between Coolidge Park + the Chattanooga Riverfront for your picnic location. The picnic includes setup and cleanup along with a table, blankets and pillows, glassware, and more.
Add-ons are available to purchase with your package such as a charcuterie board, fondue for two, a donut wall, and more. 🌼 Southern Pearl Picnics When booking with Southern Pearl Picnics, you can choose the location where you would like to picnic + each package is named after regional flowers.
Based on the occasion, you can pick your own color scheme as well as add-ons such as cotton candy from Bonjour Sucré.
Wanting to book a picnic with the kiddos? You can reach out for more details about including children. |
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Today - The Rummage Bash | Fri., April 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Athletic Shop, 1211 Latta St. | Price of purchase, RSVP | This blowout sale features a wide selection of athletic brands for prices as low as $1-$10. 👟
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Lewis Black: Off The Rails | Fri., April 8 | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $35+ | Comedian Lewis Black is known for his fiery stand-up performances.
Saturday - Burlaep Spring Market | Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Burlaep Print and Press, 801 E. 11th St. | Free+ | This market will feature food, drinks, music, and over 15 local vendors.
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Big 9 Roots Festival | Sat., April 9-Sun., April 10 | Various times | Bessie Smith Cultural Center | Free | Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy this two-day music festival with artists like Sam Sims, Kipper Jones, and more.
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BaCON Festival | Sat., Apr. 9 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Tristate Exhibition Center, 200 Natures Trail SW, McDonald | $5 | This year’s festival will feature ~75 different bacon-related food options, over 100 vendors, and the crowning of BaCON King + Queen. 🥓
Sunday - UTC Symphony Concert | Sun., April 10 | 3 p.m. | C.C. Bond Humanities Theatre at Chattanooga State Community College | Free | This concert is a tribute to musical icons Florence Price and John Williams. 🎼
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Henry Rollins | Sun., April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $27+ | Henry Rollins has been described as a renaissance man, a punk rock icon, spoken word poet, actor, author, and DJ.
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Sunday Studio Drop-In Art Making: Beyond The Frame | Sun., April 10 | 2-4 p.m. | Hunter Museum | Free | Enjoy drop-in art experiences for kids and families, making your own work inspired by the current special exhibit “Beyond the Frame.” 🖼️
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Think Warehouse Row is just for fashionistas? Think again. Local food blogger Shawanda of Eat. Drink. Frolic. is a professional eater and drinker, and here are some of her must-order items and tips for snacking and sipping your way through Warehouse Row. |
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Warehouse Row has so much more to offer than just shopping. | Photo provided |
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🥪 Lunch: Tupelo Honey
Shawanda says: “Tupelo Honey strikes the perfect balance between yummy and hearty.” Must-order item: Meatloaf patty melt
🍸 Happy Hour: The Social
Shawanda says: “The Social is one of my go-to spots to decompress from the workday. The fact that happy hour starts at 2 p.m. is just one reason — plus the delicious snacks, of course.”
Must-order item: The pot roast nachos
🍲 Dinner: Public House
Shawanda says: “If I’m craving familiar and classic, Public House’s trout or house salad (pro tip: add fried chicken strips) is the way to go. The Jack Daniels chocolate cheesecake is chocolatey and boozy — what more could you ask for?”
Must-order item: The Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey chocolate cheesecake
Click the button to see more of her tasty recs.*
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Weather - 54º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain ☁️
Coming Soon -
New Station Street spot Boneyard Bar announced that it will open its doors to the public on Sat., April 16. The bar will host a soft opening party on Sat., April 9 starting at 6 p.m. with drinks, food, and live music. 🍺
Civic - Today at 2 p.m., Chattanooga's new Police Chief Celeste Murphy will be sworn in at the Tivoli Theatre. While the event is not open to the public, the swearing-in ceremony will be livestreamed on the city’s Facebook page.
State -
Gov. Bill Lee + the Tennessee Department of Transportation recently announced TDOT’s three-year transportation program. The program features several critical transportation projects across the state to begin construction in FY 2023, including an I-75 Interchange modification at Hamilton Place Mall. 🛣️
Ranked -
A recent Forbes article named Chattanooga one of three “hot spots” for startup activity. The article names Chattanooga “the Silicon Valley of trucking” + points out that our freight and logistics industry paired with high-speed broadband internet makes Nooga a solid spot for startups. 👏
Community -
Tennessee American Water’s annual water quality reports are now available online. The reports describe local drinking water sources, a summary of the laboratory testing conducted on the water, a list of the levels of any substances contained in the water, and tips on protecting water sources. (The Pulse)
Cause -
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga announced that it will host its annual Women Build Breakfast on Sat., May 21 at the Chattanoogan Hotel. The Women Build Breakfast brings women + girls together for a fundraiser to support affordable housing in Chattanooga — but don’t worry, men are invited too.
Pet -
This weekend, the Humane Educational Society will host a dog adoption + foster event called “Mission Impawssible.” Today and tomorrow, April 8-9, the Humane Society will waive adoption fees for all adult dogs in an effort to clear out the kennels. 🐶
Plan Ahead -
Wanderlinger Brewing Co. will host its second annual Wanderlinger Music and Arts Festival from Fri., May 13-Sun., May 15. The festival will feature local + regional acts, artists, brewery tours, and food.
Job - EPB is hiring a Data Scientist to work with internal electric and fiber-related systems data to optimize its business and operations. Learn more + apply here.*
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An ancient bird migration route called the Mississippi Flyway goes right over Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, making it a notable spot for bird observation.
To better understand the migration patterns of the birds, a Motus Wildlife Tracking Station was installed at the center last year, but the equipment looked out of place.
To better help the station fit in with its surroundings, this “Reflection Flyway” mural was constructed with the help of local artists.
The mural was unveiled to the public yesterday, and we can’t wait to see it for ourselves.
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Editor's pick: I recently grabbed some food to-go from Sitar Indian Cuisine and walked over to the Public Fishing Dock at Ross’s Landing. Although I used my picnic blanket to bundle up from the chilly wind, it was still a great spot to enjoy a meal outside. Missed yesterday's newsletter? Here’s the need-to-know information about state + county primary elections. |
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