Your Friday at a glance:
- Weather: High of 78, 89% chance of storms.
- What to do: From roller coasters to wildflower rambles, here are 10 ideas to entertain mom on Mother’s Day weekend in the Chattanooga area.
- What to do part 2: We’re in for a busy weekend in the Scenic City. Here’s what to expect in this weekend’s event calendar, including Kane Brown’s concert Saturday night.
- What to eat: As the population grows in Pikeville, Tennessee, so do restaurant options. Here are a few spots to try.
Good morning, Chattanooga!
The first time Soddy-Daisy’s Jim Lemons tried to take a picture with his second-hand telescope, things didn’t go quite as planned.
“It was terrible,” he said. “It was pretty depressing.”
He had purchased equipment way above his skill level, but with patience and the right tools, he now captures captivating glimpses of the cosmos.
“I just like doing activities and adventures outside, and astronomy gives me another excuse to be outside under the beautiful nighttime starry skies,” he said.
Here in this story from Chatter Magazine, check out some of his impressive photos and learn about his journey to conquer the stars.
Now for some recent stories:
GATHER TOGETHER: Nearly 1,000 Chattanoogans gathered this week for the city’s annual prayer breakfast.
LET’S EAT: This week’s Fare Exchange features recipes for a Masters egg salad and pimiento cheese, a pear salad and champagne pear vinaigrette, and flax seed crackers.
COMEBACK SEASON: Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it’s their turn. Check out these upcoming new movies from familiar franchises.
-Tierra Hayes, thayes@timesfreepress.com
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