Here’s what’s happening this week in the Chattanooga area.
Triumphant comeback
A Nashville music venue co-owned by a former Chattanoogan has been named in a national survey of businesses that have made inspiring comebacks after disaster. MarketBeat.com, a financial media company, polled 3,104 people to uncover the businesses that didn’t just survive fires, floods, recessions and tornadoes but rebuilt, reinvented and reopened to serve their communities. At No. 11 was The Basement East, which was mostly destroyed by a 2020 tornado, except for a remnant of an outside wall with an “I Believe in Nashville” mural. Owners Mike Grimes and Dave Brown, who worked for nine years at The Pickle Barrel in downtown Chattanooga, rebuilt and retained staff to reopen in 2021. By 2022, “The Beast” hosted over 130 sold-out shows and won Club of the Year honors from the Academy of Country Music.
CALENDAR
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ARTS
AVA GALLERY — 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts shows, June 13-July 18: “AVA Member Thematic Show: The Color Yellow” (Main Gallery); 4 Bridges Arts Festival 25th Anniversary Poster Art (Landis Gallery). avarts.org
(READ MORE: A look behind the scenes of the 4 Bridges Arts Festival)
CHA ART SPACE — Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport ticketing area, 1001 Airport Road. “Inspired,” with artists honoring women who’ve inspired them, through June 27. avarts.org
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. chattlibrary.org
— Through June 21: Overlooked Materials’ “Glass From the Past,” showcasing the city’s glass manufacturing and bottling history. overlookedmaterials.com
— Through Aug. 30: “Fun on the Spectrum: A Selection of Work From Hart Gallery Artists” show and sale, with many of the works created and printed in the library’s 4th Floor Makerspace. Features artists Alex Scoggins, Angel Pellegrino, Cal Mansour, Christopher Kolbas and Winter Watson. hartgallery.org
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE — 4501 Amnicola Highway. “Amalgamation” surrealism-inspired works by drawing students, through Aug. 1 in Denise Heinly Art Center. chattanoogastate.edu
CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER — 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. “Mark Thrash — Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War,” Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park display of artifacts of the former slave and U.S. War Department employee. nps.gov/chch
CLEARSTORY ARTS — 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. “We Were Always Here,” Pride show presented by Chattanooga Queer Empowerment Collective, through June 28. Closing reception, 2-5 p.m. June 28. clearstoryarts.com
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD — 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Asheville, N.C., group show by artists affected by Hurricane Helene, “Turn and Face the Strange,” in Gallery Five20, and Lindsay Schmittle’s Gingerly Press works in Gallery One11, through July 25. creativeartsguild.org
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD — The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. Community show, “Living Is Easy,” through July 27. Reception, 5-7 p.m. CDT June 20. franklincoarts.org
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL — Blackwell Automotive, 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga’s spring show, through July 18. chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART — 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org
— June 8: Sunday Studio, drop-in art experiences for children and families, with activities by Chattanooga Public Library and Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 2-4 p.m. Regular admission: $20 nonmember adults.
— June 12: Vision + Verse: Getting to the Soul of the Artist, with words and music by local performers interpreting the current exhibition, “Walk This Way: Footwear From the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes,” 6-7 p.m. Free.
IN-TOWN GALLERY — 26A Frazier Ave. “Threads,” by mixed-media artist David D’Allessandris,” through June 30. intowngallery.com
LEE UNIVERSITY — Squires Library Art Gallery, 260 11th St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. “Pillars of Pentecost: Church of God History — Our First 50 Years” heritage exhibit, with stories, photographs and artifacts telling the history of Church of God pioneers, through June. leeuniversity.libguides.com/homepage
LIQUIDAMBAR ART GALLERY — Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, Tenn. Showcase of ceramics, sculptures, flame-worked glass, metal ornaments, kaleidoscopes, paintings by local artists, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT every Saturday-Sunday (other times by appointment). Forest Nature Trails also open. 404-698-5444
RIVER GALLERY — 400 E. Second St. Works by Daniel Lai (mixed-media wall sculptures) and Lynn Whipple (abstract floral paintings), through June 30. river-gallery.com
STOVE WORKS — 1250 E. 13th St. stoveworks.org
— June 12: Talks by the eight artists in residence, 5:30-7 p.m.
— June 14: Current Art Fund Q&A on granting program, with Brian Jobe of Tri-Star Arts, noon-1 p.m.
— June 15-July 15: Residency and guest curator open call. $10-$30 application fees.
COMEDY
THE COMEDY CATCH — 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
— June 11: Ryan Niemiller, special engagement, 7 p.m. $22-$33.
— June 12: Chris Wineland, 7 p.m. $17-$28.
— June 13-14: Nick Tilleli, 7:30 Friday, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday. $22-$27.
DANCE
ADULT DANCE CLASSES — Series of Wednesday and Saturday classes presented by The Pop-Up Project and Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors and led by Studio 34 continues with hip-hop, 6-7 p.m. June 11 at Coolidge Park, 400 River St. (near Chattanooga Theatre Centre), 10-11 a.m. June 14 at Tacoa Park, 5205 Tacoa Circle. $5 donation welcome but not mandatory. thepopupproject.org
CHATTANOOGA TRADITIONAL DANCE SOCIETY — East Ridge Presbyterian Church, 4919 Court Drive. Social folk dances at 8 p.m. June 14 (and other second and fourth Saturdays). Lessons start half-hour before dances, which feature live bands and a caller. $5-$10 individuals, $25 families. contranooga.us
FILM
IMAX THEATER — 201 Chestnut St. Feature-film and special-event screenings. Various show times and ticket prices. tnaqua.org/imax
— Through June 10: “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.”
— June 11-25: “How To Train Your Dragon.”
— Through July: “T.Rex 3D.”
— Through September: “Call of the Dolphins 3D.”
— Through November: “Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D.”
SUMMER MOVIE SERIES — Patriot Hall, 320 Emberson Drive, Ringgold, Ga. Screenings of family-friendly movies continue with “Encanto,” 11 a.m. June 10 (and other Tuesdays in June and July). Concessions start at 10:30 a.m., with nothing over $2. nothinlikeringgold.com
JUNETEENTH
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DALTON-WHITFIELD NAACP — Initial events in Dalton, Ga., for seventh annual celebration lasting through June 21. dwjuneteenth4.wordpress.com
— June 14: Juneteenth Celebration Parade, 10 a.m. from First Baptist Church, 311 N. Thornton Ave. (lineup at 9:15 a.m.), onto Waugh, Pentz and Crawford streets, ending in Burr Park, 101 S. Hamilton St.
— June 14: Juneteenth Gala, featuring Steve C. Jones, U.S. District Court judge of the Northern District of Georgia, 5 p.m. at Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway. $40.
JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY — Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Festival includes music by DJ Ant, food trucks, children’s activities, Black vendor market on the lawn, screening of “Juneteenth: Faith & Family” documentary, free museum admission, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 19. bessiesmithcc.org
JUNETEENTH JUBILEE — The Bethlehem Center, 200 W. 38th St. Outdoor festival celebrating freedom, culture and community includes music, arts, food, merchandise vendors, children’s activities 1-4 p.m. June 14, rain or shine. Free admission. thebeth.org
UNITY GROUP OF CHATTANOOGA — Initial events in celebration lasting through June 19. facebook.com/unitygroupofchattanooga
— June 8: Juneteenth Freedom Sunday, 11:30 a.m. at Bethlehem-Wiley United Methodist Church, 500 Lookout St.
— June 9: Juneteenth History: Not the Last Day of Slavery; Correcting and Protecting the History & Practical Reparative Justice, by Michael Imhotep, founder of the African History Project, 7 p.m. via Zoom.
— June 14: “Engaged and Empowered — From the Ballot to the Block: Raising the Level of Voter Awareness,” 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Center, 200 W. 38th St., in conjunction with Juneteenth Jubilee.
MUSIC
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. barkinglegs.org
— June 11: Wednesday Night Jazz with the Kash Wright Trio, 7:30 p.m. $10-$12.
— June 13: The One Hit Wonders, 7:30 p.m. $13-$18.
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM — 1501 Long St. barrelhouse ballroom.com
— June 10: Trailblazers benefit concert, a Freedom Sings USA event, highlighting stories and service of distinguished women veterans Monaca Gilmore, Vera Redmon, Barbara Lunon and Margaret Robinson, featuring HunterGirl, Hunter Kirbow & The Dimes and Layla Tucker, 7 p.m. $45 general admission, $100 VIP with premium seating and mixer at 6 p.m.; free for veterans.
— June 13: Rubiks Groove, 9 p.m. $20-$25.
— June 14: Milele Roots, 9 p.m. $15-$20.
BLUEGRASS ON THE RIM — Little River Canyon Center, 4322 Little River Canyon Rim Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. Jacksonville State University’s 12th annual show features Kristy Cox & Grasstime and Foggy Hollow Review, 6:30-9 p.m. CDT June 14. Outdoor venue; bring your own seating. Food vendors on-site. $25-$30. jsu.edu/calendars
BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL — 1560 New Bushy Branch Road, Manchester, Tenn. Annual camping festival on 700-acre farm, June 12-15, features 100+ acts, including headliners Luke Combs and Dom Dolla on Thursday, Tyler the Creator, John Summit and Glass Animals on Friday; Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne and Justice on Saturday; Hozier, Vampire Weekend and Queens of the Stone Age on Sunday. Tickets start at $169 single day, $480 four days. bonnaroo.com
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THE CAVERNS — 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Jo Dee Messina, 5 p.m. CDT June 8. $88. thecaverns.com
CHOO CHOO CHORUS — Ponders Funeral Home, 4203 Brainerd Road. Ensemble singing four-part a cappella music in barbershop style welcomes new members to open rehearsals, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays. Free voice lessons. 423-265-SING (7464).
COLLEGEDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH — 9305 Four Corners Place. Kingdom Heirs, premier Southern gospel quartet at Dollywood, in concert, 7 p.m. June 11. Love offering. collegedalecommunity.com
FRIDAY FESTIVALS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — First Street square, 233 Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Monthlong series continues with The Collins Brothers, 7:30 p.m. June 13. Bring your own seating. Free admission. visitclevelandtn.com
GOSPEL MUSIC — The Shepherds in two area stops: 6 p.m. June 14 at Family Worship Center, 4271 Dalton Pike, Cleveland, Tenn.; 10:30 a.m. June 15 at The Awakening Church, 97 Cross St., Rossville, Ga. theshepherdsonline.com
HICKORY VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH — 2320 Hickory Valley Road. Joseph Habedank on Autobiography tour, 6 p.m. June 8. Free. josephhabedank.com
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM — 399 McCallie Ave. An Evening With Vince Gill, 7:30 p.m. June 14. $73-$307. tivolichattanooga.com
MEMORIAL BAPTIST TABERNACLE — 905 Hogan Road, Rossville. Lauren Talley, 10:45 a.m. June 8. Free. laurentalley.com
NIGHTFALL — Miller Plaza Stage, 850 Market St. Summer concert series in 38th season continues with Bon Bon Vivant, 8 p.m. June 13. Dollars Family opens at 7 p.m. Art market and food vendors open at 6 p.m. Free admission. nightfallchattanooga.com
OFF THE RAILS — Burr Performing Arts Park, 101 S. Hamilton St., Dalton, Ga. Summer concert series continues with Trevor Dennison, Arena Sound and headliner Orquesta Macuba, 6:30-10 p.m. June 13. Free admission. visitdaltonga.com
RIVERFRONT NIGHTS — Ross’s Landing, 100 Riverfront Parkway. Free music series continues June 14 with the Paul Thorn Band headlining and Call Me Spinster opening at 7 p.m. Concessions open at 4 p.m. Includes food and beverage vendors; family games and pet-friendly activities. Free. riverfrontnights.com
SENIORS GOT TALENT — Auditions open for Morning Pointe Foundation competition for ages 60+ (individuals or groups of up to six) with any performance talent to win cash prizes up to $1,000 in showcase July 31. Final deadline is June 20. Top contestants notified June 24. morningpointefoundation.com
— June 9: 1-3 p.m. at Morning Pointe of Greenbriar Cove, 9650 Leyland Drive, Ooltewah.
— June 10: 1-3 p.m. at Morning Pointe at Happy Valley, 2989 Happy Valley Road, Rossville.
— June 11: 1-3 p.m. at Morning Pointe of Hixson, 5501 Old Hixson Pike.
— June 12: 1-3 p.m. at Morning Pointe of Chattanooga, 7719 Shallowford Road.
— June 12: 5-7 p.m. at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton, 1776 Generations Way, Ooltewah.
SEWANEE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL — University of the South, 735 University Ave., Sewanee, Tenn. Summer music program for college and precollege students, plus professional concert series, opens with Faculty Artist Series, 3:30 p.m. CDT June 15 in Guerry Hall, 68 Georgia Ave. $25 in person, $15 streaming; $200 season pass for admission and streaming links to 15 ticketed concerts (another 15+ are free), through July 13. ssmf.sewanee.edu
THE SIGNAL — 21 Choo Choo Ave. Insane Clown Posse, 8:30 p.m. June 11. $58-$96. thesignaltn.com
SONGBIRDS — 206 W. Main St. songbirdsfoundation.org
— June 12: Open Mic Night, with host James Snider, 6:30-9 p.m. Sign-ups for 10 slots start at 6 p.m. Free but donations encouraged.
— June 14: Twen, with Mold, 8 p.m. $20-$23.
SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES — Rhea County Courthouse square, 1475 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. Monthlong series continues with Eddie Beavers, 6:30-9 p.m. June 13. Food trucks on-site. Bring your own seating. Free admission. rheaheritage.com
WALKER THEATRE — 399 McCallie Ave. tivolichattanooga.com
— June 9: Allman Betts Band, 7:30 p.m. $47-$175.
— June 15: Demola Live, 7:30 p.m. $43-$84.
OUT & ABOUT
BLUE STAR MUSEUMS — Summer initiative between National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families for free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Sept. 1. Includes Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, Hunter Museum of American Art and the International Towing & Recovery Museum in Chattanooga. Full list: arts.gov
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Weekly gathering of local artists, crafters and food vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
— June 8: Top Tomato Festival, with $15 Bloody Mary sampling from six participants (nonalcoholic options available), to benefit Friends of Finley; music by Scott Clay and James Hatem.
— June 15: Father’s Day Blues & Brews, with music by the Paul Childers Band.
CHATTANOOGA REPTILE EXPO — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Show Me Reptiles show features wide array of exotic pets and merchandise for their care, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 8 (last day). $10-$15 (VIP admission includes early entry). showmereptileshow.com
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Weekly gathering of local artists, crafters and food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14 (and other Saturdays through October). Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
CHATTANOOGA WRITERS GUILD — Edney Innovation Center (fifth floor), 1100 Market St. Monthly meeting, 6-8 p.m. June 10, features screening and discussion of member Mark Anderson’s “Chattown Chatta: Our Homeless” a documentary film and book project compiled by recording interviews with homeless people selected randomly from the streets of Chattanooga, plus introduction of his latest publication, “Rescuing Jesus From American Christianity.” chattanoogawritersguild.org
CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park programs start at Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe. nps.gov/chch
— June 14: “‘Driven Him Like a Whipped Dog’: Capt. Peter Simonson and His 5th Indiana Battery,” artillery demonstrations near King Monument (signs posted), 10 and 11 a.m., 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
— June 14: “‘A Hurricane of Shot and Shell’: 5th Indiana Battery versus the Polks,” guided program on battlefield, 11 a.m.
— June 15: “‘Let the Rebels Take Me But Save the Flag!’: The Importance of the Colors and Color Bearers at Chickamauga,” program on the roles that colors (flags) and their bearers played during the Battle of Chickamauga, 11 a.m.
CUBING USA SOUTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIP — Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, Ga. World Cube Association event for competitors in Rubik’s Cube and other “twisty puzzles,” 8 a.m.-7 p.m. June 13-15. Free admission for spectators. worldcubeassociation.org
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CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Regular admission: $20 (ages 2 and up). cdmfun.org
— June 12: Music residency by Rick Rushing, playing guitar, ukulele and banjo, 1-3 p.m. (and other Thursdays through July).
— Through Sept. 7: “The Pigeon Comes to Chattanooga: A Mo Willems Exhibit,” hands-on exhibit based on “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and other books by the children’s author.
CREEKSIDE FLOWER FARM — 5549 N. Marble Top Road, Chickamauga, Ga. U-Pick Day for 20-30 seasonal blooms in take-home vase (use of clippers provided), 10 a.m.-noon June 14 (and other dates in June, August and September). $30 ($10 for just-looking ticket with u-pick ticket). creeksideflowerfarm.com
DADFEST — Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens, 1400 Market St., and adjacent Station Street. City’s first Father’s Day festival with five bands, international food market, craft booths, contests for best dad joke, best dad bod and most festive facial hair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 15. Picnics welcome on the lawn. Free admission. art120.org
DINNER DETECTIVE SHOW — DoubleTree Chattanooga Hamilton Place, 2232 Center St. Themed interactive comedy murder mystery, with plated dinner, 6 p.m. June 14 and other dates through August. $61. thedinnerdetective.com
DIXIE HIGHWAY YARD SALE — U.S. Highway 41 through Northwest Georgia. Businesses, residents and vendors set up with bargains along the historic two-lane, 90-mile route from Ringgold to Marietta, including Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face, Dalton, Resaca and Calhoun, through June 8. Times and participation may vary. facebook.com/DixieHwy90MileYardSale
EAST RIDGE SPLASH PAD — 1509 Tombras Ave. Water feature behind Pioneer Frontier Playground open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily June-September (weather and maintenance issues may affect hours). eastridgetn.gov
ELITE FISHING EXPO — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Name-brand vendors and local businesses offer fishing gear, expert advice, hands-on demonstrations, interactive exhibits, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8 (last day). $11-$13. elitefishingexpo.com
FLAG DAY CELEBRATIONS — Marsh House Museum, 308 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga. Nonpartisan events hosted by Walker Democrats, June 14. 706-764-2801
— 2 p.m. “Patriots and the Flag,” with food and talk by retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Shawn Harris on what it means to be a patriot. $20-$30. RSVP at walkercodems@gmail.com; pay at the door.
— 3 p.m. Rally on the lawn with patriotic sing-along, and speech on “What the Flag Means” by Harris. Bring flags to wave.
GARDEN TOUR — Master Gardeners of Hamilton County event in 38th year features self-guided tours of five private homes on Signal Mountain and an eco farm in Hixson, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15, rain or shine. Visit in any order. $20 good both days; buy online or on-site. Map and addresses: mghc.org
ICE CREAM SAFARI — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. All-you-can-eat ice cream and other treats from Ben & Jerry’s, Mayfield and Chattanooga Bakery, maker of MoonPies, plus animal meet-and-greets, lawn games, photo booth, 4-7 p.m. June 14 (zoo closes at 3 p.m. to prepare). $8-$11 members, $17-$21 nonmembers. Additional charge for giraffe feedings, train and carousel rides, DIY tie-dye shirts. chattzoo.org
LAVENDER FESTIVAL — Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Bowman Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy. Family-owned farm, established in 1824, opens agri-tainment season with you-pick fields ($10 per lavender bundle), through June 22, with food trucks and artisan storefront each Friday-Sunday, rain or shine ($10). Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (all times Eastern). $5 admission ages 14 and older. flattopmountainfarm.com
LOOKOUT LAVENDER FARM — 1039 N. Moore Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. You-pick dates while lavender is in season, through June 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. $8 admission, $7 lavender bundles. lookoutlavender.com
NEGRO LEAGUE APPRECIATION WEEKEND BRUNCH — Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Meet former Negro League players during brunch buffet catered by Lillie’s Hospitality, 10 a.m. June 14. Bring a baseball for autographs. $10. (See also Chattanooga Lookouts in Sports.). bessiesmithcc.org
NEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE — 1211 Chatsworth Highway NE, Calhoun, Ga. Summer activities at the former Cherokee capital include Junior Ranger Family Camp Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 14. $6-$8 admission. gastateparks.org/newechota
POLICE & FIRE OPEN HOUSE — 1111 Ridgeway Ave., Signal Mountain. Station tours of Signal Mountain Police and Fire departments, extrication exercises, driving simulator, impairment course, rollover demonstration, Sparky the Fire Dog and other activities, plus food trucks, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14. 423-886-2124
RED BANK ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS — Joseph Glasscock Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Drive. Guest speakers, fitness classes, games, art and social activities for adults 55 and older (nonresidents welcome), 10 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Includes talk on the history of Red Bank by author Lawrence Miller on June 9 and fraud prevention talk by Red Bank Police Sgt. Steve Hope on June 26. RSVP: redbanktn.gov
SALUTE TO SERVICE — Tennessee State Parks series offers free one-night camping stay and waived fees for golf to all veterans in 2025 on the birthday of each branch of service, leading up to nation’s 250th anniversary, starting with the Army’s birthday, June 14. Also Aug. 4 (Coast Guard), Sept. 18 (Air Force), Oct. 13 (Navy), Nov. 10 (Marines), Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), Dec. 13 (National Guard) and Dec. 20 (Space Force), plus June 14, 2026. Reservations: 888-867-2757
SCULPTURE PRESENTATION — Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St. Unveiling of sculpture created by Terry Karpowicz honoring Olivia Reeves, the Chattanoogan who won a gold medal in weightlifting in the 2024 Paris Olympics, 4:30 p.m. June 12. sculpturefields.org
SECOND SATURDAY MORNING MARKET — 198 Unaka St., Red Bank. Vendors with fresh meat, produce, flowers, arts and crafts, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14 (and other second Saturdays through November). redbanktn.gov
SKATE STATION — Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Pop-up roller rink inside the dome, with themed parties, workshops and special events, through Aug. 2. Hours: 2-9 p.m. Thursday, 2-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2-7 p.m. Sunday. Promotions include Family Day with games, plus soul roll 6-9 p.m. June 8, Singles SK8, 6-9 p.m. June 12, ’80s Night, 6-10 p.m. June 13, Pride Skate with DJ Lipstik, 7-10 p.m. June 14. $10 admission, $4 skate rental. dazeyskate.com
STABLE 41 FARMERS MARKET — 214 First St., Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Locally sourced foods and artisan goods with weekly themes and activities, 1-4 p.m. Sundays. June 8: Fort O Fixins Market, with sales of cookbook. June 15: Father’s Day Market. stable41market.com
TAKE A BREAK IN MILLER PARK — 928 Market St. Midday break for office workers and others to eat from food trucks, play games and watch Scenic City Sideshows performers, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12 (and other Thursdays through September). rivercitycompany.com
TENNESSEE VALLEY WILD ONES — Joseph Glasscock Community Center, 3653 Tom Weathers Drive. “Plant These Shrubs” with 25 examples of commonly available, easy-to-grow natives, 6-7:30 p.m. June 9. Free. tnvalley.wildones.org
URBAN BIRDING WORKSHOP — Stove Works, 1250 E. 13th St. Informal birding walk around the neighborhood, 9-10 a.m. June 14. Bring your own binoculars. Free but RSVP. stoveworks.org
SPORTS
CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Women’s team in Women’s Premier Soccer League vs. Atlanta Fire United in last home match of the season, 7 p.m. June 14. $12 and up. chattanoogafc.com
CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Minor-league baseball team in home series vs. Biloxi Shuckers, 7:15 p.m. June 10-14, 2:15 p.m. June 15. Weekly promotions: BOGO tickets with Food City ValuCard on Tuesday; Chick-fil-A giveaway via app on Wednesday; Thirsty Thursday drink specials; fireworks Friday; spin to win prizes on Saturday; free ticket with canned-food donation Sunday; kids run the bases after every game. Special promotions: World Softball Night on Thursday with pregame parade and other activities; Negro League Appreciation Weekend on Friday and Saturday, with free puzzle featuring the 1946 Chattanooga Choo Choos baseball team to first 1,000 fans Saturday. Lookouts will play as Choo Choos and Shuckers will play as Biloxi Dodgers in tribute to pioneers of African American baseball. $10-$13. milb.com/chattanooga
THEATER
ARTISTIC CIVIC THEATRE — 907 Gaston St., Dalton, Ga. Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach Jr.,” 7:30 p.m. June 13-14, 2 p.m. June 15, 7:30 p.m. June 19-21. $14-$19. artisticcivictheatre.com
BARKING LEGS THEATER — 1307 Dodds Ave. The Floor Is Yours variety show inspired by visual art, with theme “Till Death Do Us Art,” 7 p.m. June 12. $10 spectators, free to participants (must register). barkinglegs.org
CHATTANOOGA THEATRE CENTRE — 400 River St. Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” set in present-day Chattanooga, with 10 actors in 20+ roles, 2:30 p.m. June 8, 7:30 p.m. June 12-14, 2:30 p.m. June 15, 7:30 p.m. June 19-21, 2:30 p.m. June 22. $22-$27. theatrecentre.com
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE — 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. “The Miss Firecracker Contest,” a Southern gothic comedy by Beth Henley, through July 27. $20-$36. ccplayhouse.com
GOOD SOIL THEATRE — First Street square, 220 First St. NE, Cleveland, Tenn. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 7 p.m. June 8 (last show). Picnic, table and lawn chair seating available. $10-$22. goodsoiltheatreco.com
THE GREENHOUSE FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. New Threads Theatre Company and Next Exit Productions event features 16 short plays, three full-length plays and Cast Iron Storytelling, 2-5 and 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 8 (last day). $15 per event. barkinglegs.org
THE RINGGOLD PLAYHOUSE — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” comedy by John Bishop, 2 p.m. June 8 (last show). $10-$12 ($2 more for walk-up). nothinlikeringgold.com
SCENIC CITY SHAKESPEARE — Greenway Farm Park, 5051 Gann Store Road. Themed adaptation of “Much Ado About Nothing” continues five-weekend run, 7 p.m. June 13-14 (final weekend). Outdoor venue; bring your own seating. Free, but reservations are recommended. sceniccityshakespeare.org
SCOPES TRIAL CENTENNIAL — Rhea County Courthouse, 1457 Market St., Dayton, Tenn. “Destiny in Dayton,” two-hour adaptation of the 1925 Scopes Trial based on the trial transcript and held in the same courtroom, 7 p.m. July 11 and July 18, $45; 2 p.m. July 19, $90, which includes dinner with the cast. (July 12 is sold out). Free Heritage Days activities on courthouse square before each show. rheaheritage.com
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TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE — 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. Auditions for “Much Ado About Murder,” 6-8 p.m. June 9-10. (Show dates Aug. 15-24.) tennesseevalleytheatre.com
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