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

July 15th - July 31st

Christmas in July Toy Drive

When: At your convenience
Where: Children's Hospital at Erlanger, 975 E. Third St.
Cost: Cost of item donated

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is hosting a Christmas in July Toy Drive throughout the entire month of July. When a child has to stay at the hospital, it can be scary and overwhelming. The Child Life Specialist’s job is to help comfort and ease your child as best possible while they receive care. This can include music, ipad, bubbles, and toys to play with. Our Marketing & Administration Assistant, Anna, knows first hand how important a Child Life Specialist’s role…

Summer time is the perfect time to plant a beautiful garden, entertain family and friends, or just relax outside. Our front porch is the first thing we see when we home and truly sets the tone for guests entering our house. Updating your curb appeal with a few simple fixes can make all of the difference to your house. Here are our top 5 tips for updating your front porch. 

1. Define Your Focal Point

Chattanooga is lucky enough to have a lot of unique styles of houses throughout. From historic to modern homes, the exterior of each home will have a different focal point. For example, if you have a beautiful staircase leading directly up to your front door, your focal point will most likely be your stairs or front door. Or maybe your front porch…

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

Sunday, July 10th

Peach Festival

When: 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: First Horizon Pavillion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd
Cost: Free

This week, the Chattanooga Market will be just PEACHY! The Peach Festival will begin at 11am and offer not just delicious, fresh picked peaches, but will challenge each vendor to incorporate this week's theme into their craft. From yummy peach treats like cobblers, salsas, jams, & jellies, to peach scented candles, lotions, and scrubs. See how each vendor creates their own peach themed craft as well as enjoy the regular food trucks and market to shop local vendors. What better treat to enjoy the hot…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, July 1st to Friday, July 8th.

Saturday, July 2nd

Pops On The River

When: 5:30pm
Where: Coolidge Park
Cost: Free

Pops on the River is back! Grab your chairs, blankets and coolers to spread out on the lawn and enjoy some amazing music and a fantastic fireworks show. The evening will start at 5:30pm with a performance by Love, Peace, & Happiness Band followed by The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, who will start their patriotic performance at 8:00pm. While listening to great live music from the main stage, be sure to enjoy the food trucks and local artist vendors. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase as well. Be sure to stick…

The hot summer days are in full swing in Chattanooga! With the high temperatures and rainy summer days, Chattanooga has a lot of options to stay busy! Check out our top 25 indoor things to do around town to beat the heat and stay dry!

1. NOOGA Splash - Take your average day at the lake and kick it up a notch with a fun, inflatable obstacle course directly on the water! Located at Chester Frost Park, this aqua park will keep your family entertained for hours.

2. SOAKYA Water Park - SOAKYA Water Park is the perfect way to stay cool while having a blast! As an extension of the well-known Lake Winnepesaukah, SOAKYA offers rides and attractions for all ages. 

3. Chattanooga Selfie Museum - Located in the heart of the city, the Chattanooga…

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

Friday, June 24th

Summer Cocktail Festival

When: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd
Cost: $39

We thought this one would be so much fun that we'd talk about it on this week's Friday Five too! Call your friends, line up the baby sitter if needed, and get ready to cool off this summer with the inaugural Chattanooga Summer Cocktail Festival! Benefiting the Chattanooga Market, the Chattanooga Summer Cocktail Festival will over 40 spirits creating deliciously fresh summer inspired cocktails. With the purchase of a ticket, enjoy 12 cocktail samples as you dance into the night with music provided by…

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

Sunday, June 19th

Father’s Day Blues and Brews

When: 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd
Cost: Free

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Father’s Day? The Chattanooga Market has you covered with Father’s Day Blues and Brews! Enjoy the mellow sounds of local blues musicians as you shop around or even let dad pick out a gift from dozens of local artists and craftsmen. Come hungry or be sure to work up an appetite as you shop to make room for delicious food from one of their themed food trucks and a craft beer or two. If your family is celebrating at home this year, there will be plenty of fresh…

We are half way through the year 2022 and it has already proven to be one for the books in real estate. We have continued to see multiple offers with competitive bids including above asking prices and little to no contingencies. However, is all of that about to change? 

Based on the market statistics from Greater Chattanooga Realtors, the average from the first half of this year are as follows,

• Median sales price=$295,625
• Days on market=19
• Inventory=850

• Closed transactions per month=912

If we take a look at the end of 2021, the median sales price was $265,000, days on market was 22 days, and inventory ended with 903 properties for sale. In just 6 months, the average median price has increased by $30,000. What this means…

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

Saturday, June 11th

Patti LaBelle

When: 7:30pm
Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St.
Cost: $72 and up

Patti LaBelle will be gracing Chattanooga with her presence at the Tivoli Theatre this weekend! The soulful songbird began her career in the early 60’s and has since sold more than 50 millions records with hit songs including “Lady Marmalade” and “If You Only Knew.” This legendary artist has spent the last five decades producing Grammy Award winning music as well as stepping into acting on various movies, tv shows, and Broadway performances. Do not miss the opportunity to hear her powerful voice in person! For tickets and…

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

June 3rd-5th

Riverbend 2022

When: June 3rd 4:00pm, June 4th-5th 2:00pm
Where: Ross's Landing, 100 Riverfront Parkway
Cost: $75-$115

You may have noticed a few road closures around downtown this past week. It must mean it’s time for Riverbend! Riverbend is back for its 39th year and this year’s line up will not disappoint! Headlines include Brothers Osborne, Cage The Elephant, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and many more! This year’s festival will also be featuring its first-ever host, the legendary Leslie Jordan! For a full line up of this weekend’s performances and wristband details, check out riverbendfestival.com.

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