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🌮 A New Taco Spot
White Duck Taco is now open for business, plus the city council approves a $345 million budget and a local group makes it to AGT!
Happy Thursday!
I hope everyone has had a great week so far!
In today’s River City Explorer:
🌮 A new taco shop opens up
🌟 Local R&B group featured on AGT
📆 Weekend event calendar
Alrighty, let’s get to it!
Local Snapshots
🌮 White Duck Taco Now Open
White Duck Taco Shop has officially opened its doors at 1519 McCallie Avenue, snug between Highland Park, Orchard Knob, and Ridgedale.
The locally owned spot was dreamed up by Adam Lutz and Nelson Taylor and serves up creative tacos and margaritas in a beautifully restored industrial space with a shaded patio and a kids’ play area.
Plans are already in the works to add a small brewery and a stage for local artists later this year. White Duck is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., so swing by and say hello to your new go‑to taco joint. You can also check out the menu here.
⭐️ Local R&B Trio Featured on America’s Got Talent
CitiLimitz, an R&B trio from Chattanooga, just turned heads on America’s Got Talent with a heartfelt cover of K-Ci & JoJo’s “All My Life.”
They grew up singing gospel and even made it on Ellen in 2019. After four yeses from the judges, they’re now they’re heading to the AGT live shows in California.
You can watch the full audition video here.
💰️ City Council Approves $345 Million Budget
The City Council has unanimously approved Mayor Tim Kelly’s $345 million budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, laying out a balanced plan that keeps our city moving forward.
Public safety remains the city’s top spending priority, with $152.1 million allocated across police and fire services. Police funding is set to rise slightly to $89 million, while the fire department’s budget will drop to $63.1 million, marking its first decrease since 2020.
Beyond public safety, the budget includes support for early learning, public transit, and community development. Many city employees will get raises, but police and firefighters are left out for now. Mayor Kelly plans to return later this year with a budget amendment to fund those raises.
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Weekend Game Plan
Friday, June 13
Dinner on the Diner at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Step aboard a moving piece of history and enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining and scenic rail travel!
Movin’ & Groovin’ with the Chattanooga Zoo at South Chattanooga Library: A fun, educational event for PreK-5th graders featuring animal-themed activities and movement.
Father’s Day Feast at Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse: Celebrate dad with a four-course feast!
Witch Walk Friday 13th Market at Almanac Supply Co.: A themed market with spooky vendors, crafts, and entertainment!
Food Truck Friday and Concert Series at Red Bank Park: A lively evening featuring food trucks and live music by Milele Roots!
Braves Country Road Trip at Miller Park: Get ready for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game with an All-Star Wall, a Hype Set, giveaways, and more!
Nightfall Concert Series at Miller Park: A free outdoor concert with Bon Bon Vivant!
Chattanooga Lookouts Home Game at AT&T Field: Cheer on the boys as they take on the Biloxi Shuckers and honor Negro League history!
Rubik’s Groove 80s, 90s, 00s Dance Party at The Signal: A high-energy dance party with live music covering hits from the 80s, 90s, and 00s.
Friday The 13th Horror Ball at The Boneyard: Come as a bloody scream queen or gruesome slasher and pay homage to the 80’s horror flicks!
Saturday, June 14
4th Annual Unity Freedom Run & Walk at Greenway Park: Kick off Juneteenth with a spirited run or walk celebrating unity and freedom!
Father’s Day Steak Cooking Class at Sweet and Savory: Bond with dad over a sizzling steak-cooking class for a delicious Father’s Day!
Bike Ride at Reflection Riding Arboretum: Pedal through a fun, family-friendly bike ride exploring Chattanooga’s scenic trails!
38th Annual Garden Tour with Master Gardeners of Hamilton County: Stroll through stunning local gardens for a day of floral inspiration!
2nd Saturday Morning Market at Red Bank Park: Shop fresh produce, crafts, and local goods at this vibrant community market!
Adult Dance Classes at Tacoa Park: Groove and learn new moves in a lively adult dance class!
Genealogy Tea at Chattanooga Public Library: Sip tea and uncover your family history with expert genealogy tips!
Southside Juneteenth Jubilee at The Bethlehem Center: Celebrate Juneteenth with music, food, local vendors, live music, and community!
Chattanooga Tree Party at Mean Jeen’s: Celebrate nature with tree-themed activities, music, and community fun!
Ice Cream Safari at Chattanooga Zoo: Cool off with all-you-can-eat ice cream while exploring the zoo’s wild attractions!
Father’s Day Out at Miller Park: Treat dad to a fun-filled evening of outdoor games, food, and family bonding!
Riverfront Nights at Ross’s Landing: Groove to live music under the stars from the Paul Thron Band!
CFC Women's Home Game at Finley Stadium: Cheer on the Chattanooga FC Women’s team as they take on Atlanta Fire United!
Chattanooga Lookouts Home Game at AT&T Field: The first 1,000 fans will receive a free puzzle featuring the 1946 Chattanooga Choo-Choos!
An Evening with Vince Gill at Soldiers and Sailors Auditorium: A legendary performance by country music icon Vince Gill!
Canon Tyler at HiFi Clyde’s: A soulful evening of tunes with Canon Tyler!
Sunday, June 15
Father’s Day Blues & Brews at The Chattanooga Market: Toast to dad with live blues music, craft brews, and local vendors!
DadFest at the Choo Choo Gardens: Celebrate fathers with food trucks, games, a dad joke competition, and family-friendly fun!
Chattanooga Lookouts Home Game at AT&T Field: Cheer on the boys and bring a canned food item for a free ticket to the game!
Father’s Day Dinner at Whitebird: Treat dad to an elegant, multi-course dinner in a stunning riverside setting!
Dad Rock Dinner Show at The Playlist: Rock out with dad over dinner and live classic rock hits!
Demola Live at The Walker Theatre: Experience the electrifying violin performance of Demola!
Don’t Miss This
⭐️ Star Wars Trivia Night
June 16 | 6:30 PM | Clumpies Ice Cream | Free | More Info
Bring your crew and test your Star Wars knowledge! The winners will walk away with a Clumpies gift bag!
🪕 Bluegrass Jam with Randy Steele
June 17 | 6 PM | Barrelhouse Ballroom | Free | More Info
Calling all pickers and players! Join Randy Steele for a fun bluegrass jam session. Whether you’re a seasoned picker or just strumming your first few chords, you’re invited to join the porch circle!
🐰 Knuffle Bunny’s Birthday
June 18 | 11 AM | Creative Discovery Museum | Free with Admission ($20) | More Info
Come celebrate Knuffle Bunny’s birthday with a read-aloud from the Chattanooga Public Library, a dance party, and more!
📕 Summer Book Sale Preview
June 18 | 5-8 PM | Downtown Library | Free with Membership ($15) | More Info
Get an early look at the books that are going to be on sale this weekend! There will be books about history, travel, civil war, military maps, and photos!
🎡 River City Fair
June 19 | 5-10 PM | Tennessee Riverpark | $5 | More Info
The fair is coming to the Tennessee Riverpark June 19-29! Enjoy thrilling rides, classic carnival games, iconic fair food, and more! Admission goes up to $10 Friday-Sunday.
That’s all for this week!
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