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Mind Coffee: Happily buried under a ton of books

I have too many books. Way too many.

By Shawn Ryan November 12, 2019

Black coffee in cup mug isolated on a white background

Veterans Day observances in Chattanooga honor those who served

Americans annually honor veterans on Nov. 11, recognizing and thanking all who have served or are currently serving their country. Veterans Day should not be confused with Memorial Day, which remembers whose who gave their lives for their count

By Susan Pierce November 5, 2019

Chattanooga National Cemetery will host a Veterans Day service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11.

Craft shows, living history festivals and WTCI’s birthday coming up this weekend

WTCI, the Tennessee Valley's PBS station, is hosting its annual Family Day on Sunday, Nov. 10, but this year the event also doubles as the kickoff of the station's 50th anniversary celebration.

By Susan Pierce, compiler November 5, 2019

WTCI contributed photo / Clifford the Big Red Dog visits with attendees at a previous WTCI Family Day. Clifford is among the special guests expected at the WTCI studio Nov. 10 for this year's Family Day event.

Chattanooga Zoo hosting Beastly Feast

Chattanooga Zoo will host its third Beastly Feast on Friday, Nov. 8, an after-hours event dedicated to animal enrichment. Beastly Feast will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave.

By Staff Report November 5, 2019

Chattanooga Zoo will open its gates for an after-hours event, Beastly Feast, on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.

Holiday Spirits cocktail festival serves up 12 drinks of Christmas

Happy alcoholidays! Raise a toast to the most wonderful time of the year when Holiday Spirits hosts a holly, jolly cocktail festival on Saturday, Nov. 9.

By Susan Pierce, compiler November 5, 2019

Set of classic cocktails: Dirty Martini, Sherry Cobbler, Brandy Crusta, Margarita, Cobras Fang, Tom Collins and Captain James Cook. / Getty Images/iStockphoto/MaximFesenko

Big Band Day at Chattanooga Market coming up

Sunday, Nov. 10, is Big Band Day at Chattanooga Market when visitors can dance to the music of Sweet Georgia Sound.

By Staff Report November 5, 2019

Staff photo by Erin O. Smith / Attendees dance as Chattanooga's Big Band Sweet Georgia Sound performs at the Chattanooga Market at the First Tennessee Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Where to scare up some fun in Chattabo-o-o-ga

Halloween night frights in the Chattanooga region.

By Susan Pierce October 29, 2019

Halloween pumpkin head jack lantern with burning candles in scary deep night forest halloween tile jack o lantern tile / Getty Images

Lenox Hills plays Songbirds this Thursday

The trio named after their subdivision have been playing music together for almost a decade.

By Barry Courter October 29, 2019

Kameron Dunn, left, Luke Mullin and Kyle Swenson / Photo Contributed By Madison Frazier

Where you can find spirited Dia de los Muertos parties in the Chattanooga region

Despite its prevalence of faces made up as skulls, Dia de los Muertos should not be confused with Halloween because it's not intended to be a spooky day.

By Susan Pierce, compiler October 29, 2019

White skull faces and traditional clothing are the basics for a Dia de los Muertos costume, as shown by guests at a previous Day of the Dead party in Dalton, Georgia. / Creative Arts Guild Contributed Photo

Let it glow: First Chattanooga balloon festival at Riverpark this weekend

Cue the Fifth Dimension to start singing "Up Up & Away."