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Local Snapshots
🛍 Chattanooga River Market Returns This Weekend
The Chattanooga River Market returns for its 2026 season this weekend (March 7-8) at the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza.
The outdoor market will run Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM throughout March. Visitors can browse a wide variety of local goods including woodworking, jewelry, candles, soaps, handmade apparel, artisan foods, and more!
The market is free to attend and each day will also feature a local food truck and live music along the Riverfront!
🐰 Chattanooga Zoo’s Annual Hug A Bunny Event
The Chattanooga Zoo’s popular Hug a Bunny event returns April 3-4, celebrating spring with a weekend full of family-friendly activities.
Guests can meet and pet rabbits throughout the zoo, take photos with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy games, crafts, bounce houses, and behind-the-scenes animal encounters.
Visitors can also explore the entire zoo, attend keeper chats, and watch for a hidden golden egg that wins a free family membership. The event runs from 9 AM to 5 PM each day and tickets start at $18.
🧑💻 The Chattery Launches New Coworking Space
The Chattery is celebrating its 12th anniversary by launching a new community coworking space called The Fireplace. It’ll be a shared workspace designed for connection, creativity, and collaboration.
Located at the organization’s Rossville Avenue space, The Fireplace will offer freelancers, remote workers, and creatives a welcoming place to work and build community.
To celebrate, The Chattery is offering free coworking from March 2-6, along with special events and giveaways throughout the week!
TOGETHER WITH RESTORATION 1 OF CHATTANOOGA
🏠 Don’t Let Hidden Mold Take Over Your Home
If you’ve noticed a musty smell in your home lately, it might be more than just humidity. In Chattanooga’s damp climate, mold can start growing quickly and often hides behind walls, under flooring, or in crawl spaces long before you ever see it.
Signs like a damp, earthy odor, peeling paint, or small dark spots on walls or ceilings can all point to hidden mold. Catching it early can help prevent bigger damage and keep your home healthier.
That’s where Restoration 1 of Chattanooga comes in. Their trusted, local team, specializes in professional mold inspections and safe remediation to help protect your home and family.
If something doesn’t smell right, trust your instincts and give them a call at (423)-380-7584 or click below to schedule an inspection.
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Weekend Game Plan
Friday, March 6
Chattanooga Boutique Warehouse Sale at Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall: Score major deals on boutique clothing, accessories, and home goods!
Silent Disco at The Commons: Dance to your own beat with wireless headphones at this family-friendly silent disco open to ages 8 and up!
Jake Owen at The Walker Theatre: Sing along to Jake Owen’s country hits during his Chattanooga tour stop!
Danae Hays: The Buckwild Tour at The Signal: Rock out to Danae Hays’ bold country sound and wild energy on her Buckwild Tour stop!
Saturday, March 7
Mystical March at The Chattanooga Choo Choo: Step into a whimsical world of art, craft, and farmers market wonders!
LIT Brunch at Coolidge Park: Celebrate children’s literacy with free food, a live Dj, live readings, and literary resources from local organizations!
Critter Walk at the Chattanooga Audubon Society: Take a slow walk on the trail with an animal companion at your side!
Amuseum Jr. at Creative Discover Museum: Discover hands-on stations throughout the museum and collect mementos along the way!
The Simple Art of Sourdough at Crab Tree Farms: Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive into the art of sourdough breadmaking!
Book Swap and Talk at Plant Bar: Trade your old reads for something new and connect with people who love books as much as you!
Dragging Canoe at Moccasin Bend National Archeological District: A 45 minute talk on the rise of Dragging Canoe, one of the Cherokee resistance leaders in 1776!
Red Bank Traffic Garden Jamz at Traffic Garden: An afternoon of music food, learning and community fun!
SPANKthe80s: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band at Songbirds: Relive the greatest hits of the 80s!
Sunday, March 8
Chattanooga FC Home Game at Finley Stadium: Cheer on the boys as they take on CT United FC!
Board Game Club at The Chattery: Come solo or with friends, meet fellow gamers, and learn new games!
Spring Floral Arrangement Workshop at Joli Jardin: Celebrate the promise of spring with a hands-on floral design workshop!
🚀 TOGETHER WITH OUR RIVER CITY EXPLORER PARTNERS
The Sweet and Savory Classroom: Registration for Spring Break and Summer Camps are now live! Use code Explorer for $20 off!
Closets By Design: Tired of clutter and disorganized spaces? Closets by Design of Chattanooga creates custom closets, pantries, garages, wall beds, entertainment centers, and more. Get a hassle-estimate.
C&C Nursery and Landscape: The warm weather is here and planting season is just around the corner. No project is too big or small. Get a free quote.
Restoration 1 of Chattanooga: Mold can sneak up on your fast and often hides behind walls, under flooring, or in crawl spaces. Don’t ignore the warning signs, call us today for an inspection!
Playful Evolving Monsters: Want to bring the fun to life at your next event? Our giant puppets and custom creations are guaranteed to make people smile. Click here to learn more.
Looking Ahead
🀄 Mahjong Mondays
Monday, March 9 | 2-3 PM | Avondale Library | Free | More Info
A fun and friendly afternoon of Mahjong, the classic tile game of strategy, memory, and a bit of luck. All skill levels are welcome!
🐶 Tails at Twilight 2026
Thursday, March 12 | 6-9 PM | Coker Museum | $80 | More Info
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, a live auction, vintage cars, and meet adoptable dogs. All funds raised benefit Pet Placement Center!
🛍 Spring Cleaning Free Market
Thursday, March 12 | 6-9 PM | Wanderlinger Brewing Company | Free | More Info
Bring your old stuff and shop what others bring. All for FREE!
🍞 Make & Take Sourdough Workshop
Thursday, March 12 | 6 PM | Crafter’s Emporium & Book Exchange | $40 | More Info
Learn how to make the starter for sourdough recipes, along with the benefits of eating sourdough bread.
🎶 Tauren Wells: Take It All Back Tour
Friday, March 13 | 7 PM | Abba’s House | $50 | More Info
Tauren Wells is bringing his Take It All Back Tour to Chattanooga with special guest Jamie MacDonald!
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