Hey friends, happy Thursday! We made it through another week, and that alone feels worth celebrating. There is a real chill in the air now, and we are fully embracing sweater season around here.
Let's get to it!
Local Stories
🏆 Championship Parade For Chattanooga Football Club Set For Friday
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly will host a championship parade at 4:30 p.m. on Friday for the Chattanooga Football Club following their history making win in the MLS NEXT Pro Championship.
The parade will feature the CFC team, owners and staff, along with the Chattahooligans, founders group, youth leagues and coaches. Anyone interested in participating can also sign up using the parade registration link.
The procession starts at the south entrance of the Walnut Street Bridge and ends at the Blue Rhino on Tremont Street, with speakers, photo opportunities and a presentation of the trophy. This is a walking parade, so leave the vehicle at home and bring a decorated bike or stroller instead.
Parking will be extremely limited around Coolidge Park because of lot and street closures related to the Renaissance Faire, so plan accordingly. Everyone is invited to join the fun and line the sides of the bridge to celebrate the champions. More info here.
🎄 2026 Share Your Christmas Food Drive Underway To Feed TN Valley Neighbors In Need
This holiday season, Local 3 News is once again partnering with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for the annual Share Your Christmas food drive, the Food Bank's biggest fundraiser of the year. Through Friday, December 4, you can help make sure no neighbor goes hungry.
Right now, 180,000 people across the Tennessee Valley and northwest Georgia are facing food insecurity. One in six people in our community struggles with hunger, but just two dollars provides ten meals for someone in need.
You can give by scanning the QR code, donating at any participating Food City or Walmart, or donating online. On December 4 you can also call or text 423 702 FEED (3333), or drop off food and monetary donations at locations in Chattanooga, Cleveland, and Dalton. More info here.
🎖️ Hamilton Co. Veterans Treatment Court Receives Nearly $1 Million Grant
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is providing a $984,370 federal grant to Hamilton County's Veteran Treatment Court. Following commission approval, the grant will go toward expanding services for veterans in the judicial system.
"Our responsibility to the men and women who served our country does not end when they return home," said Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, praising the program for connecting veterans with pathways to recovery. Judge Boyd Patterson and Gray Starnes established the treatment court in 2024, and with this new grant it will enroll 20 to 30 new veterans every year. More info here.
TOGETHER WITH C&C NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE
❄ Your Yard Is About To Find Out How Cold It Actually Got
That cold snap behind the parade and the Faire was not just good sweater weather. It was hard on anything still in the ground.
Here is the part nobody tells you: a hard freeze does not kill a plant on the spot, it just starts the clock. The damage shows up weeks later as a dead branch or a bed that never greens back up, long after anyone remembers the cold snap that caused it.
C&C Nursery and Landscape knows how to read a Chattanooga yard after a cold stretch like this one, and get ahead of the damage instead of cleaning it up in spring. Beds, pruning, plant installation, full redesign, all handled on a schedule built for the winter we are actually having.
Book a plant installation now and the winter pruning is on them.
☀️ Weather Snapshot
Friday 59° low 42°
Saturday 48° low 38°
Sunday 52° low 32°
Temperatures are taking a real dip this week, friends. Friday stays mild enough for the parade and a stroll through the Faire, then it turns sharply colder behind it, so pull out the real coat for Saturday and Sunday. Perfect sweater weather for Christkindlmarkt, the Faire, and everything else on the list below.
Friday Wrap
North Pole Limited Christmas Train: A 75 minute holiday ride to the North Pole with stories, cookies, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa himself.
Mama's Broke at The Woodshop: Canadian Folk Music Award winners bring their acclaimed live show to town, built on haunting vocal harmonies and folk traditions from Appalachia to Eastern Canada.
Campfire Concert: Kasvot Chätt: A night of s'mores and complimentary drinks under the stars at Reflection Riding's Campfire Concert Series.
Rhyme Over Wine Spoken Word Poetry Open Mic: A new and intimate open mic poetry night at the winery, free to attend with wine available for purchase.
Saturday Insight
Chattanooga Renaissance Faire: The Kingdom of Aldston hosts a weekend of music, magic, and royal intrigue, complete with a birthday celebration, a missing knight, and rumors of centaurs.
Christkindlmarkt: An Old World winter village complete with twinkling lights, European style vendor booths, and handcrafted holiday treasures.
Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild: The GRAMMY and CMA winning Opry member brings her new album Wild to town for a night of soulful, hard truth storytelling.
Toddler Treks: South Chatt: A parent and child nature program for ages 2 to 6 celebrating autumn with leaf piles, acorn hunts, and hands on fall activities.
Brainerd Farmers Market: A year round market with fresh produce, farm eggs and dairy, artisan breads, and handmade crafts from local makers.
Free Gardening Classes: A free, hands on monthly workshop from The Greenway Farm Garden Club for gardeners of every skill level.
🔮 Look Ahead
🍂 Trail Work Party: Clear the Leaves at Walden's Ridge
Sunday, November 15 | Walden's Ridge Park | Free | More Info
Join SORBA Chattanooga and Hamilton County Parks and Recreation to clear leaves from the downhill trails, keeping them safe and rideable heading into winter. No experience needed.
🧘 Brunch & Beats
Sunday, November 15 | Shady's Corner | More Info
Pilates and yoga set to a live DJ, followed by brunch and drink specials.
🥾 Guided Hike at Little Cedar Mountain
Sunday, November 15 | Nickajack | Free | More Info
A leisurely four mile hike rated moderate, rewarding you with scenic views of Nickajack Lake and a look at the area's plant and animal life. Appropriate for ages 8 and up with a participating adult.
🧔 Chattanooga Beard Contest
Sunday, November 15 | Chattanooga Market | More Info
A fan favorite tradition born out of No Shave November, with contestants competing for the best beard or mustache on the Sunday Funday Stage starting at 1:30pm.
🎲 Game Night at the Library
Monday, November 16 | Cleveland Bradley County Public Library | Free | More Info
A weekly library game night for all ages. Bring a friend or come make new ones.
☕ Emerging Leaders Coffee Connect
Tuesday, November 17 | Cadence Coffee Company | Free | More Info
Start the day off right connecting with other emerging leaders over a good cup of coffee.
📊 Library Workshop: Excel for Creatives
Wednesday, November 18 | UTC Library | Free | More Info
An outside the box workshop for creative professionals and small business owners on managing time and inventory with Excel.
📚 Comic Book Club
Thursday, November 19 | Myth & Fable: Comics and Cosplay | Free | More Info
A monthly comic book discussion covering the newest releases, hot titles, and favorite issues, welcoming readers of all kinds.
Together with The Blade Partners
Closets By Design: If you're constantly rearranging your closet and it still never feels right, it's not you, it's the space. Upgrade your closet.
C&C Nursery and Landscape: Overgrown yard? Schedule a plant installation and get free late season pruning. Get a free quote.
Restoration 1 of Chattanooga: Late summer humidity can bring out mold in places you're not checking. Get a free estimate.
M.B.D Janitorial Services: Local, reliable office and commercial cleaning that keeps your space client ready. Get a quote.
The Sweet and Savory Classroom: Book a class this month and use code KnifeSkills for a free Knife Skills online class.
Where To Eat
Pizza Bros: Okay friends, our pizza pick this week is the Southside location of a local favorite with three spots around town. Pizza Bros leans fun and big flavor, with specialty pies, wings, and cheese bread that make it perfect for feeding a crowd before or after the parade. Casual, easy, and always a safe bet.
📍 1715 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Specialty pies and big flavor at Pizza Bros Southside
Droop Scoops: For the sweet tooth pick, this one is a little bit of a drive out to Chickamauga, but it is worth it. Droop Scoops keeps things simple with homemade style ice cream, generous portions, and plenty of classic flavors. Easygoing and comfortable, the kind of place where you end up staying longer than you meant to.
📍 120 Gordon St, Chickamauga, GA 30707
Homemade style ice cream at Droop Scoops in Chickamauga
That's a wrap, friends. Bundle up, get out there, and enjoy the weekend. Forward this to a friend who needs plans. Catch you next Thursday 💛
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