Well welcome to Chattynooga, Ya’ll! Lets pull up a chair and get started shall we?
Strike up the porch band and pour yourself something cold - Chattynooga is officially here! Whether you found this by accident, followed a trail of social media breadcrumbs, or I sweet-talked you into signing up (I can be annoying persuasive), I’m tickled to have you. Think of this like a front porch chat, but with more Wi-Fi and fewer mosquitoes — your go-to source for local news, hidden gems, and stories worth knowing, all served up with humor and heart. No awkward small talk or robe-clad driveway encounters required: just a fun, easy way to stay in the loop. So grab your drink of choice, settle in, and let’s get to chatting!
What’s happening in Chattanooga?
February in Chattanooga is brimming with events that cater to a little somethin’ for everyone. Here’s a quick peek!
Music & Entertainment
Father John Misty
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 @ The Signal
Experience the indie folk tunes of Father John Misty as he brings his unique sound to Chattanooga.
View more info and scoop up tickets here.The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera’s Big Band Valentine’s Day Celebration
Friday, February 14, 2025 @ The Walker Theatre
Wanting to put your dancing shoes on? Join the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera for an evening of swingin’ and dancing with your pal!
Check out more info here.The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 @ The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
This ain't your run-of-the-mill tribute show; it's a full-on theatrical concert experience that takes you through the lives and tunes of the iconic duo.
Listen to what silence sounds like here.
Festivals and Special Events
Con Nooga
February 21-23, 2025 @ The Chattanooga Convention Center
Well, butter my biscuit and call me a cosplayer! Con Nooga is back, y'all! It's our city's biggest multi-fandom shindig, where your quirks are celebrated, your fandoms are safe, and your wallet might just holler in the vendor hall.
Put that PVC piping your daddy has in his work van to use for a super cool wizard staff, and buy your tickets here.Bubbles of Fun Run
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ The Tennessee Riverpark
(Warning: lots of puns ahead on this one) Lace up those sneakers, folks! The 5th Annual Bubbles of Fun Run is bubbling up to be a poppin’ great time! Hosted by the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, this shindig offers a chip-timed 5K and 10K, plus a 1-mile fun run for the whole family - even your leashed furry friends are welcome!
Like sweating for fun and to help a great cause? Register your entire family up for it (or just yourself) by clicking here!
Stuff I saw on the internet
Super Bowl LIX Memes
Even if football ain't your cup of sweet tea, the Super Bowl always brings out a flurry of hilarious memes. This year, folks had a field day with everything from game highlights to celebrity sightings. One meme that's been makin' the rounds shows a fan tryin' to stay awake during the game, only to dread the Monday morning alarm—a sentiment many of us can chuckle at.
Meme credits to @Reflog_18 on X.
Speaking of the Super Bowl and Chattanooga…
Photo creds - Ashley Landis, AP
Our very own Samuel L. Jackson, who grew up right here in Chattanooga, just made a star-spangled splash at the Super Bowl halftime show. Dressed head-to-toe as Uncle Sam, he kicked off Kendrick Lamar's performance with a hearty, "Salutations, it's your Uncle Sam!”
It's always a thrill to see one of our own lighting up the national stage. From the Scenic City to the Super Bowl, Samuel L. Jackson continues to make us proud! In case you missed it, check out his intro:
Notebook LM
This just sounds like a really weird way to organize your notebooks at first glance, but stay with me here! I’ll tell ya about it like I told my Meemaw on the phone the other day when I first discovered it:
Well, Meemaw, you know how you always jot down recipes and family stories in your trusty notebook? Imagine if that notebook could read all your notes and tell you the important bits without you flipping through every page. That's kinda what Google's come up with.
You can also do other BORING stuff like:
Interrogate the PDF files that you have in your hard drive and make them spit out the important information that lives in it.
Turn all the information you have in a notebook into a podcast if you prefer audio learning (or just like listening to other people yap about what you’re learning about.)
Upload a bunch of documents, and it’ll help you find common themes and show how different pieces of information are connected.
Anyway, don’t take my word for it, go ahead and see for yourself! If you see that Mr. Google while you’re there, tell ‘em Bubby sent you.
Clementine’s Corner
Surprise! This first issue sure is a treat. Today, I'm thrilled to also introduce my best friend and the sharpest editor this side of the Tennessee River: Clementine 'Clemmie' McBride!
While I'm out chasing stories and adding my flair, Clemmie's the one jotting notes, fact-checking my tales, and ensuring our newspaper isn't just my dramatics. She's sharp as a tack, with a wit drier than a summer in the Smokies, and though she might be a bit of a know-it-all, she's got a heart bigger than Lookout Mountain and always backs me up when it counts.
Got a question about Chattynooga or the city? She’s yer bookworm.
Well, that’s a wrap, folks!
Well, friends, that wraps up our inaugural issue of Chattynooga! We're tickled pink you joined us on this journey through our beloved Scenic City. From local happenings to digital delights, we hope you found a nugget or two to brighten your day.
But hold your horses - we want to hear from you! Got a local event we should spotlight? A meme that's too good not to share? Or maybe a story from your neck of the woods? Don't be a stranger! Drop us a line below or give us a holler on our Instagram.
Do your taxes,
Bubby and Clemmie (she said she’d give me a knuckle sammich if I didn’t add her at the end)
