Hello Saturday. April 20 2024 |
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“The world’s fastest internet just got faster.” — David Wade, EPB CEO 🤜 🫳 🎤 We’ve known for a while now that Chattanooga is home to the world’s fastest internet thanks to EPB, but breaking that record wasn’t quite enough — now, EPB is introducing the country’s very first community-wide 25 Gig network. |
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It's ok Kev, folks often feel that way after experiencing Nooga internet for the first time. | GIF via Giphy |
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⚡ What does this mean?
All residential + commercial customers will have access to even faster internet speeds. For the average Joe, this means faster internet for your at-home Zoom calls and remote work life + your family that’s watching Netflix, checking Instagram, and reading their favorite daily newsletter all at once. In the commercial realm, this will not only be a benefit for Chattanooga’s existing companies (plus other sectors like education + healthcare), but will serve as another reason for all companies — large or small — to explore Chattanooga as a place to grow their business. EPB will also be able to support rapidly-growing industries like gaming, telehealth, robotic manufacturing, and others that rely on + drive the need for bandwidth.
In the words of Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, it will solidify Chattanooga as a primary hub for America’s innovation economy. ⚡ How do they do it? Man, we wish we knew. According to the experts, “the latest upgrade uses 25GS PON (25 Gigabit Symmetrical Passive Optical Network) line cards incorporated into the same fiber nodes and uses the same fiber used for the existing GPON and XGS-PON network.” 😅
What we can wrap our heads around is the fact that the Chattanooga Convention Center is EPB’s first 25 Gig customer. Now, the center will be able to simultaneously provide high bandwidth connectivity to thousands of smart devices — aka, drawing more business conferences, e-gaming competitions, live streaming events, and more tourism dollars to Chattanooga. “Chattanooga is a perfect example, I’d like to think, of how a mid-sized city can do very big things, and we’re continuing that tradition today.” — Mayor Tim Kelly |
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Today - The Chattanooga Author Showcase | Thurs., Aug. 25 | 6 p.m. | Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St. | Free, RSVP | Celebrate the talent of nine local authors with readings, a Q+A, and opportunities to purchase their works. 📚
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“ANONYMOUS CLUB” | Thurs., Aug. 25-Sat., Aug. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. | $10 | Watch a screening of the documentary “ANONYMOUS CLUB,” a peek inside the world of Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett.
Friday - Nightfall | Fri., Aug. 26 | 7 p.m. | Miller Plaza | Free+ | Enjoy the second to last Nightfall concert with the Road to Nightfall winners, food trucks, and more.
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Moonlight Roller Space Late Skate | Fri., Aug. 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Chattanooga Skate Park, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. | Free+, RSVP | Skate along to space jams + galactic games — skate rentals available for $10. 👽
Saturday - Parent’s Night Out: Nerf Wars | Sat., Aug. 27 | 6-10 p.m. | Premier Martial Arts Chattanooga, 2545 Lifestyle Way | $40 | Enjoy a night out without needing a sitter — pizza will be served for kids + a movie will play after the Nerf war comes to an end.
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Taco & Tequila Crawl | Sat., Aug. 27 | 12-5 p.m. | Edley’s, 205 Manufacturers Rd. | $22.50+ | A general crawl ticket will get you four signature tacos, discounted drink specials, DJs + entertainment, and a crawl map. 🌮
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Chattanooga Paddlefest | Sat., Aug. 27 | 1:30-5:30 p.m. | TN Riverpark Boat Ramp | Free+ | Start at the boat ramp + paddle to Ross’s Landing on any paddling vessel — free shuttles are provided, and rentals are available. 🛶
Sunday - Raise the Woof | Sun., Aug. 28 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Dr. | Free+ | This event will feature food trucks, vendors, games for children, dog demonstrations, a silent auction, an adopter parade, and more. 🐕
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Weather - 85º | Scattered thunderstorms | 40% chance of rain ⛈️
Concert -
Riverfront Nights, the free concert series at Ross’s Landing, will wrap up its season on Sat., Aug. 27. The final performances will be by Sweet Randi Love & The Love Thang Band + Eric Gale. 🎵
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The Chattanooga Tourism Co. is asking all local music industry leaders to participate in the Chattanooga Music Census. This community-led initiative aims to gain a better understanding of the current needs of the music community.
Health -
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will install the first power adult-size changing table at the I-75 Welcome Center in Hamilton County. The VersaMax adult changing table is part of TDOT’s commitment to making Welcome Centers more accessible to people with disabilities.
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NAMI Tennessee encourages any individuals experiencing mental health crises to use a valuable + potentially lifesaving resource, the new 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline. Callers can be connected with mental health professionals 24/7, or visit the website to utilize online chat services.
Civic -
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will meet on Thurs., Aug. 25 to sign a partnership with Brewton-Parker College to assist with employees receiving academic credit toward a B.A. in Criminal Justice. All POST or BLET-certified HCSO employees will be eligible to receive credits. (Chattanoogan.com)
Sports Ranked -
CHI Memorial was named a Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report for the eighth year in a row. On the list of “Best Hospitals in Tennessee,” CHI Memorial is tied for fourth place as a result of the hospital’s performance + conditions. (The Pulse)
Edu -
BASF, a company that creates chemistry for a sustainable future, recently announced that it has launched an apprenticeship program at its Chattanooga facility. As part of its regional initiative, the program will focus on hiring + developing local candidates enrolled in ChattState.
Film -
Big shark, bigger screen. After 47 years, the classic horror film “Jaws” will make its giant screen debut on Labor Day weekend at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater. Tickets are available for purchase ahead of time online or at the theater box office. 🦈
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The new spot is taking over the former Easy Bistro location. | Post via NOOGAtoday, photo by @woodencitychattanooga |
Ok, fine, we’ll tell you — there’s a new bar + restaurant coming to the former Easy Bistro location on Broad Street.
Wooden City Chattanooga is making its debut in the Scenic City (and the south in general) after getting started with two Washington locations.
The spot with potential menu items like your classic pizza and burger + more elevated options like lamb bolognese and beet ravioli is set to open sometime next month, so stay tuned.
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Editor's pick: Kristen and I are getting pumped about Moon River Festival next month (tickets are still on sale, btw). I’m looking forward to watching Band of Horses, JP Saxe, and Briston Maroney in particular. We’ll get a Moon River guide up in the next few weeks with all the need-to-know details, but first, we wanna know what you’d consider need-to-know — where the bathrooms are, where to grab food, what times certain artists play? Let us know so we can make sure to address it.
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