Kristen Templeton

2 days ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Kristen Templeton

On Saturday, May 3, the Chattanooga Green will transform into a hub of local creativity for the return of the We Make festival. The free, family-friendly event is hosted by Art 120, a local nonprofit focused on promoting STE(A)M education through awareness, reaching, and teaching. The organization helps local students showcase their work for the festival (think: visual art exhibits, hands-on activities, performances + international cuisine tastings) for a chance to win cash prizes.

1 week ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Kristen Templeton |Haley Bartlett

In a historic milestone, the FIFA Club World Cup is coming to the US for the first time this year from Wednesday, June 11 to Saturday, July 19, and the Scenic City is getting in on the action. The FIFA Club World Cup brings together champion clubs from across the globe. Think: Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and America’s own Seattle Sounders. This tournament is a lead-up to the FIFA World Cup — coming to North America in 2026.

1 week ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Kristen Templeton |Haley Bartlett

Next week, community members and organizations from across the Scenic City will come together to celebrate Earth Week — a week of festivities dedicated to nature, community + sustainability. The city’s events this year are inspired by the Chattanooga National City Park movement, featuring over 50 activities across town that work toward the movement’s efforts to make the Scenic City greener, wilder, and healthier.

1 week ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Kristen Templeton |Haley Bartlett

It’s fun to cook at the YMCA. The J.A. Henry Community YMCA will open its brand-new Teaching Kitchen this May. Families and individuals alike are invited to sharpen their knives cooking skills and learn new recipes. Kicking off the series is “Got Milk?” on Tuesday, May 6. This class on plant-based alternatives will be led by Food for Life’s Crissie Smith. Down the line, the YMCA will offer classes on topics like shopping for in-season produce and tips for meal-prepping school lunches.

1 week ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Sarah Leonhardt |Emily Shea-Owen |Kristen Templeton |Haley Bartlett

Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11 and Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, it’s a great time to give a gift that says I appreciate you to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the cozy sweatshirts, thoughtful jewelry, and funny candles we think will do the trick: Outdoor solar lantern | $29.99 | Embossed with a hummingbird design, this solar lantern’s LED battery charges naturally throughout the day.