Hello Chattanooga! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: IRONMAN world championship, summerween, and Pokémon League Locals! + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Infrastructure modernization underway: Chattanooga's Wastewater Department hosted a rare tour of e2i2 equalization stations, previewing 30 million gallons of wet weather storage to curb sewer overflows, with completion slated in 2027 -- see the wastewater tour.
Global race spotlight: Chattanooga will host the 2027 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship on August 28 and 29, drawing 7,000 professional and age-group triathletes, part of a five-year agreement reinforcing the city’s endurance reputation -- see the race announcement.
Summer safety effort underway: Scenic City Saves Lives Community Blood Drive is set for July 11 at Miller Park, hosted by Hamilton County EMS and Blood Assurance to support HCEMS' prehospital whole blood program -- learn more about the drive.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Spin and splash reset: Sneak in a quick reset this week at Coolidge Park where the riverfront lawn, restored historic carousel, and kid-approved splash fountain deliver instant mood upgrades. Bring a book, a friend, or your stubbornly adult self, then let the spinning horses and cool mist handle the rest.
Need a quick reset? Spare Time Arcade piles on more than 80 arcade games, a fog-filled laser tag arena, and a prize-packed Win Zone that makes your inner 12-year-old very loud. When weekday blahs hit, grab a friend, tap in, and rack up bragging-rights tickets.
Weekend plant glow-up: If your beds or balcony need a boost, The Backyard Nursery has the kind of fresh, healthy plants and no-pressure advice that makes rehabbing a tired corner feel easy. Pop in this week for inspiration, leave plotting a mini jungle and maybe a better-looking mailbox garden.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦸 Supergirl in IMAX @ Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Remember when heroes changed in phone booths? DC’s new Supergirl soars in IMAX 2D, PG-13 and 1 hour 48 minutes, with 70 minutes of expanded 1.9:1, as Kara teams with an unlikely ally for interstellar vengeance, justice, and plenty of popcorn. Big screen, bigger punch.
🛶 Maclellan Island Eco Tours @ Southern Belle Riverboat | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Trade the brunch crowd for a riverboat cruise to Maclellan Island, a guided eco tour packed with history, wildlife, and real conservation work. It is a mellow mile on dirt paths, composting toilets, naturally, and the island’s famous goats with their no-nonsense guardian dog.
🎉 Family, Faith, Freedom Block Party and Pop-Up Market @ Cross Culture Church | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Rolling in with free entry, free parking, and food trucks, this block party keeps the kids busy with inflatables, a petting zoo, crafts, games, face paint, and a photo booth. You browse mom-preneur stalls, call it supporting local, and enjoy ten minutes of peace.
🎃 Summerween @ Patten Square | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Downtown Chattanooga’s fourth annual Summerween is taking over Patten Square with live music, fire dancers, costumed characters, and trick-or-treating in shorts. Dust off the costume, embrace the humidity-as-fog-machine vibe, and tackle costume contests, eclectic vendors, and a proudly Southern watermelon carving showdown.
🕺 KPOP Demon Hunters @ The Signal | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 PM – Round up the kids and your best dad moves for a family-friendly K-pop DJ night with trivia, Demon Hunters prizes, and a sing-along. Expect bops you will pretend not to like, and a crash course in lightsticks. Tickets are a very specific $34.48.
🃏 Pokémon League Locals! @ Epikos Comics and Games | Sunday (6/28) at 2:30 PM – Epikos is running a Sunday Pokémon League with free entry for locals, and yes, everyone walks away with a prize pack. Dust off the binder, channel your grown-up trainer instincts, and battle for glory, nostalgia, and the right to humblebrag at the coffee line.
🌿 Kokedama Moss Balls @ Crafter's Emporium & Book Exchange | Sunday (6/28) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats getting your hands dirty for a good cause, namely turning houseplants into chic, potless Kokedama at Sticks & Stone Greenery. Learn to layer soil and moss, wrap with jute, and call the mess 'art.' Only six spots, all ages, $40.
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07 — The Chattanooga report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 8%
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