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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, July 15 to Friday, July 22.

Opening tonight!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

When: Fridays and Saturdays in July from 8-10:30 p.m.
Where: Signal Mountain Playhouse, Corner of Rolling Way & James Blvd. Signal Mountain, TN 37377 
Cost: $5-15

Signal Mountain Playhouse presents "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" directed by Allan Ledford and choreographed by David Wood, with musical direction by Michael Huseman. The cast features veteran actors who have graced many stages in the region. Door opens at 6 p.m. for ticket sales and lawn chair placement. Handicapped parking available. Tickets are $5 for children ages 12 and younger, $15 for everyone ages 13 and older. For more…

First impressions mean a lot when it comes to a home. Whether you’re looking to sell or just want to make your home appear more inviting to guests, check out these small changes that can make a big difference…without breaking the bank!

1. Be bold with door color

Don’t be afraid to express yourself with a unique door color. A pop of yellow, teal or robin’s egg blue can be just the small touch your home needs to stand out. If these colors go a bit too far out of your comfort zone, try a classic glossy red or a deep navy. 

2. Replace door hardware

If you’re already repainting, why not go for the gold. Doorknobs get scratched by keys and worn by weather, and that can take away from the overall appearance of your entry. It’s a small change, but…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, July 8 to Friday, July 15.

Saturday, July 9

Movies in the Park

When: 9-11 p.m.
Where: Coolidge Park, 200 River Street
Cost: Free

Pack up your chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and get ready to watch a movie under the stars. Movies in the Park returns to Coolidge Park each Saturday in the month of July beginning July 9 and will feature a family-friendly box office hit. The movie starts just after sundown, and concessions will be available for purchase. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Each Thursday-Sunday

Horse and Carriage Rides

When: Every Thursday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Where: Reflection Riding Arboretum…

Looking for Chattanooga area Fourth of July celebrations? Check out our top five event picks for food, fireworks and fun! 

Sunday, July 3

Pops on the River

When: 5-11:45 p.m.
Where: Coolidge Park, 200 River Street
Cost: Free

Don’t miss this annual celebration of Independence Day which includes a free concert by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Orchestra. The performance, showcasing a spectrum of patriotic and traditional tunes as well as music from some of America's most influential composers, is followed by a fireworks finale over the Tennessee River. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnic basket meals are welcome. A variety of food, beer and non-alcoholic drink concessions will be available on site. Be sure to save your spot early as many people…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, June 24 to Friday, July 1.

Sunday, June 26

Chattanooga Market Blueberry Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Where: 1829 Carter Street
Cost: Free

Get your fill of all things blueberry from fresh-picked to pies to candles at the Chattanooga Market Blueberry Festival. Patrons can enter in one of the blueberry pie-eating contests, featuring fresh baked pies made by the Culinard Cooking Institute prepared with fresh, local blueberries. Sign up at the Market Information Desk Sunday a half-hour before each contest. Don't miss the “You be The Judge” pie-eating contest at 1 p.m., featuring a handful of Hamilton County Court Judges.

June-July

'Camelot'…

Taking the leap from renting to buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make. But did you know than a monthly mortgage payment can often be cheaper than paying rent? 

According to a study done last year by trulia.com, buying a home is 23% cheaper than renting nationwide. To put that into perspective, consider that as of May 2016 the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga is $792 and a two-bedroom comes in at an average of $965, according to rentjungle.com. This is a pretty hefty sum of money to be putting toward something that won’t be an investment for you in the long run.

With mortgage rates at an incredible low and rental prices only getting higher, there is no better time than now to purchase…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, June 17 to Friday, June 24.

Opening tonight! 

'Camelot' Reimagined in the Kennedy Era

When: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in June and July
Where: Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River Street
Cost: $15-35

Chattanooga Theatre Centre has reimagined the classic “Camelot” musical to take place in 1960s Mad Men-era. Guinevere, King Arthur's lovely wife, encourages him to establish the Knights of the Round Table. As the Knights grow in fame, Lancelot Du Lac becomes the most celebrated of all of them, and rumors begin to circulate about his affair with Guinevere. Can Camelot be the idealistic place of Arthur's dreams? The memorable score includes "If Ever I…

Things are really starting to heat up in Chattanooga. With summer finally upon us, there is no better time than now to get out and splash into some of the city’s best water activities. Whether you’re looking for adventure or fun with the kiddos, we have you covered with our top five picks: 

 1. The Passage (Waterfall Stairs)

1 Broad Street, Aquarium Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Located just between downtown Chattanooga and the Tennessee River, The Passage is a permanent outdoor exhibit marking the beginning of the Trail of Tears. The seven, six-foot ceramic disks along the wall tell the story of the Cherokee Nation and offer an opportunity for parents to teach kids about the removal of the Cherokee tribes all the way from Ross' s Landing in…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, June 10 to Friday, June 17.

Each Thursday-Sunday

Horse and Carriage Rides

When: Every Thursday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Where: Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Road
Cost: $15

Take an old fashioned carriage ride around Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center's meandering trails and explore the landscape the way the English traditionally experienced a Riding. Reservations can be made by calling 423-821-1160.

June 10-12

'Tale of Tales' screening at Cine-Rama

When: 8:30-11 p.m. 
Where: Cine-Rama, 100 W. Main St.
Cost: $8 for members, $10 for general public

Enjoy a screening of one of visionary filmmaker Matteo…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, June 3 to Friday, June 10.

Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4

Swine: Grand Opening Reception

When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Cine-Rama, 100 W. Main St. 
Cost: Free

Swine, located inside Cine-Rama, will host its Grand Opening Reception this weekend featuring light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. The venue will hold its debut exhibition featuring several local artists working in sculpture, installation and performance art. Performances will take place Saturday at 7 p.m. Artists include Matthew Dutton, Zac Holbrook, Justin Butts, Morgan Koch, Adam Kirby, Aaron Cowan, Stephanie Loggans, Bonnie Buffington, Katie Severson, Kayla Cloonan, Eleanor Epstein, Kyle Wood and…