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Broken Hearts Ball in Dalton, Georgia, an anti-Valentine’s party for singles

by Lisa Denton ·February 1, 2025

Jason Burgin's Broken Hearts Ball, scheduled Feb. 8 in Dalton, Georgia, follows a breakup, but it's no pity party. The host says it's a chance to mix and mingle and celebrate being single for anyone down on their dating luck.

Contributed Photo / Jason Burgin is the host of the Broken Hearts Ball, scheduled Feb. 8 at the Dalton Conventoin Center.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Tri-State Home Show, Ocoee Story Fest, African history play

by Lisa Denton ·February 1, 2025

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Visitors look over various booths during a previous home show by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga. The Tri-State Home Show returns to the Chattanooga Convention Center Feb. 7-9.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include skillet curling, fiber festival, new show at Hunter

by Lisa Denton ·January 25, 2025

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Chattanooga resident Olivia Havens practices her technique for the Chattanooga Skillet Curling Championship coming to First Horizon Pavilion Jan. 30 and Feb. 1-2. Skillet curling is similar to the Winter Olympics sport, except Lodge cast-iron skillets are used instead of stones to reach a target on the ice. Thirty-three teams are participating in the fundraiser for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Martin & Short comedy, ‘Blue Angels’ film, M.L. King Day events

by Lisa Denton ·January 18, 2025

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

Photo by Imax Corp. and Dolphin Entertainment Inc. / Blue Angels pilots perform a formation known as the diamond echelon parade in a scene from "The Blue Angels 3D," playing at the Tennessee Aquarium's Imax Theater.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Lookout Wild Film Festival, Sandhill Crane Festival, Chattacon

by Lisa Denton ·January 11, 2025

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

Staff file photo / Two of an estimated 20,000 migratory sandhill cranes fly overhead at the Hiwassee Refuge in Birchwood during the 2024 Sandhill Crane Festival. This year's event is Jan. 18-19.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include World of Wheels, Dalton Home Show

by Lisa Denton ·January 4, 2025

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ Visitors check out a 1941 Willys coupe during the 2024 World of Wheels Custom Auto Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This year's show is Jan. 10-12.

The latest in Chattanooga nursery designs follow the child ‘from crib to college’

by Lisa Denton ·January 2, 2025

When Mark and Sarah Boring's baby boy arrives in March (assuming he heeds his due date), he'll spend some of his sleep and play time in a nursery designed with the great outdoors in mind.

Contributed Photo / Mark and Sarah Boring of Cleveland, Tenn., chose a crib that converts to a full-size bed for their son, who is due in March. Their furniture is a traditional design in the color nutmeg from Baby Appleseed.

Red Clay State Park in Cleveland, Tenn., part of national Cache Odyssey project making geocaching wheelchair accessible

by Lisa Denton ·December 30, 2024

How many geocachers does it take to open a lock?

Staff photo by Abby White / Siblings Micah, left, and Hayla Lewis play with the lock on the new Cache Odyssey cache at Red Clay State Historic Park on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The cache is hidden within a converted Chattanooga Times Free Press newspaper box.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include New Year’s Eve parties, First Day Hikes

by Lisa Denton ·December 28, 2024

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

Staff File Photo / New Year's Eve options around Chattanooga include early family celebrations, late-night comedy, train and riverboat rides, ice skating and a hotel slumber party.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include attractions open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

by Lisa Denton ·December 21, 2024

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.