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As we start the new year, you may be considering freshening up your home. Whether you are looking to update your home in order to sell or you’re just looking to spruce up your surroundings, one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to do so is with paint. Painting a room or accent wall can change your entire space! 

Every year, companies come out with what is called “Color of the Year,” which is a color trend predicted for the year. This can impact anything from consumer products like clothes to your home decor. Depending on the space you are looking to change, the Color of the Year can be applied to all of your walls, an accent wall, or even be the perfect colored accents placed around your room to complement the current decor. While The…

Colder temperatures have officially hit Chattanooga and the North Georgia area. While you may or may not have been prepared since the temperatures have been back and forth, there is no time like the present to prepare your home for the temperature drop. 

Colder weather means higher risks for your home and potentially higher costs. As we are turning on heaters and dealing with freezing temperatures, the risk of fires or water damage increases significantly.  We've put together a list of ways to help you protect your home and wallet throughout the fall and winter seasons. 

1. Cover spigots & drain the hoses 

Now that the temperature has dropped, you won’t be needing much accessible water outside the home. Be sure to cover all of your spigots on…

Halloween on a Monday means an extra day to dress up with friends, take the kids trick or treating, and spend the evening celebrating. While the weather is looking a bit questionable, there is still plenty to do regardless of your age around Chattanooga and the North Georgia area. We've put together a list of fun things to do this evening rain or shine. Be sure to click on each event for more details! 

1. Trunk or Treat | Catoosa County Library, 1008 Catoosa Cir | 5:30-8:00pm

   This year's Trunk or Treat will take place at the Colonnade on Benton Place Campus. Our amazing community partners will be hosting trunks for you to visit, rain or shine, so come dressed in your favorite costumes for this traditional Trunk or Treat!

    

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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, September 30th to Friday, October 7th.

September 30th-October 1st

3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival

When: September 30th, 6:00-11:00pm & October 1st, 12:00-10:00pm
Where: Ross’ Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy
Cost: Free

Back for the Crystal Anniversary Edition, the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival kicks off the 2-day event tonight! The festival honors the musical legacy of bluegrass fiddler Fletcher Bright, by offering a free two-day festival to the community that features some of the biggest names in traditional and not-so-traditional bluegrass. Since its inception in 2007, the festival has grown to be an award winning festival and is now recognized as a premier event…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, September 9th to Friday, September 16th.

September 10th - 11th

Moon River Music Festival

When: 12:00pm
Where: Coolidge Park, 150 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Cost: $120-$1,500

Zach  Bryan, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Leon Bridges, & Band of Horses. These are just a few of the artists hitting the stage this weekend at the Moon River Music Festival. The 2 day festival is full of feel good music, family friendly events, yummy food, and somewhat hydrating drinks! With over 20 artists set to take the stage, each day is packed with back to back performances. You can purchase individual passes if you want to only attend one day or a 2-day pass to attend the…

It is officially football season, which means most of your weekends for the next few months will likely consist of wearing your team's apparel, gathering together for some delicious food and drinks, and tailgating games, followed by screaming from the stands or at the TV as if the players and referees can hear you. 

One tradition that is not to be taken lightly is the food. The typical spread usually includes burgers, hot dogs, and wings. But let's be honest, the dips, appetizers, and sides are just as delicious and are there for us to munch on the entire game! Whether you are hosting or maybe you were asked to bring a dish to contribute, we’re here to help you get that touchdown reactions when guests take a bite! We’ve put together 25 recipes…

Buying a house is an exciting time in your life regardless of if you’re a first-time home buyer or purchasing your fifth house. There are a lot of things to consider when buying a home like location, how many bedrooms you need, if are you looking for more storage space, if a yard is important, etc. While purchasing a home is a process, we feel that it is important to understand the upfront costs as you begin the process to help eliminate any surprises. 

To start, it is important to understand these costs are going to be separate from your downpayment. For example, if you’re preapproved for $350,000 and plan to put down 10%, the total amount that you are paying is $35,000 (10% of your loan) plus the following costs. It is also important to note…