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CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
All you can eat in the Scenic City, A-Z
The Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America hosted its 20th annual luncheon at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This luncheon was anchored by keynote speaker Joe Theismann, former NFL player. Attendees celebrated the accomplishments and impact that Scouting has had on the community and its youth, and the event raised over $200,000.

It was a night of elegance and celebration as the Rotary Club of Cleveland celebrated its centennial anniversary.

Guests had the opportunity to relive the magic of the 90s at the Creative Discovery Museum's annual fundraiser.

In honor of the American Heart Association's 100th birthday this year, the 2024 Chattanooga Heart Ball brought people together to "save lives and strive for equitable health for everyone living in Hamilton County and surrounding areas."

Chambliss Center for Children's 12th annual Mardi Gras Gala took place at the Chattanoogan Hotel. The event featured New Orleans-inspired food and drinks, such as Hurricane cocktails and traditional foods.

If the terms "hoppy" and "fruit-forward" send your brain spinning when attempting to decipher a craft beer menu, don't fret. Boiled down to the basics, these curated brews have four main components: yeast, hops, malt and water. When implemented in the brewing process, hops, the flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant, allow for a variety of flavors. For example, Citra hops add a citrus flavor, while Simcoe hops evoke an earthier fruit taste. Whether you're looking for a dark beer to quench your thirst or a beer that tastes more like fruit punch, the beer world in Chattanooga has it all and then some.

What's better than relaxing with friends over a pint or a frozen daiquiri? Hanging out with friends with a beer in one hand and a trivia score sheet in the other. Nothing ups the hangout ante like adding in a little friendly competition as you ponder the length of the gestational period of a cow, how old Kristen Chenoweth is or what the dog's name was in "Peter Pan."

The Performing Arts League (PAL) presented their annual showcase, "Celebrating Chattanooga's Young Talent in the Performing Arts," at the UTC Fine Arts Center. Young performers from various Chattanooga-area nonprofit performing arts organizations displayed their talents in music, dance, drama and musical theater. Proceeds from the event went towards PAL's scholarships to support youth involvement in the performing arts.

Chattanooga artist Katie Aronat uses wood cutouts, coloring and gluing to "highlight those interesting spaces created in between with vibrant colors and material dimension," she says. Her work features "striking palettes" that bring energy into the compositions.

The Mystikal Krewe of Indulgences hosted their annual Mardi Gras Ball at the Read House, where revelers were able to experience Chattanooga's own Mardi Gras celebration. Guests enjoyed a night of dancing, New Orleans-style cuisine, an open bar, live music and the crowning of the king and queen of Mardi Gras. Proceeds from the event were donated to Downside Up, which provides support for families of children with disabilities.

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