🗓️ Agenda — This Week in Chattanooga’s Scoop
A new week is here, and Chattanooga keeps moving forward. This edition highlights the good happening around town, what’s shifting in the real estate market, and a few ways to enjoy the Scenic City over the days ahead.
✨ Good News — community progress, local wins, and positive momentum
🏡 Real Estate — new listings, recent sales, and a featured home
🎉 Events of the Week — what’s happening around Chattanooga
📍 Destination of the Week — one of the city’s most iconic scenic spots
Let’s make it a strong one, Chattanooga. 👊
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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
— Arthur Ashe
🙌 Good News Around Chattanooga
🌄 Rising Rock Retreat
Rising Rock continues its mission of rest, renewal, and purpose-building for individuals and groups. Their scenic campus remains a source of transformation and community support for those who need it most.
🔗 https://risingrock.net/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
🎉 Celebrating 65 Years of Inspiration
Local community leader is 65 and “still inspiring” — a reminder that age is just a number when it comes to making an impact and lifting others up.
🔗 https://newschannel9.com/this-n-that/celebrating-65-years-young-and-still-inspiring
🤝 Rotaract Chattanooga
Young professionals and students in Chattanooga are making a difference through service, leadership, and community engagement with the local Rotaract club.
🔗 https://www.chattanoogarotaract.com/
🎓 Education Tailored to You
New graduate programs built around flexibility, skills development, and real-world outcomes are gaining traction — helping students balance life and education.
🔗 https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/education/grad-programs-built-around-you
🚗 Tech Helping with Safer Driving
Tennessee is spotlighting how technology can reduce distracted driving — a proactive step toward safer roads for all at-home drivers and commuters.
🔗 https://newschannel9.com/news/local/arc-chattanooga/two-seconds-how-technology-plays-a-role-in-distracted-driving-in-tennessee
📚 20,000 Program Graduates and Counting
Tennessee celebrates a milestone achievement with over 20,000 graduates from tech-focused education programs — a big win for workforce growth and opportunity.
🔗 https://www.chattanoogapulse.com/local-news/schools-education/tech-goes-home-tennessee-celebrates-20-000-program-graduates/
🏙️ Downtown Chattanooga Thriving
Expansion and economic vitality continue downtown with new businesses, development, and community energy fueling growth.
🔗 https://www.chattanoogapulse.com/local-news/business-news/chattanooga-s-downtown-continues-to-thrive-and-expand-econom/
💼 UTC Students Give Back
Accounting students from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are helping local residents through free tax preparation services via the VITA program — a great blend of education and service.
🔗 https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/02/utc-accounting-students-help-chattanooga-community-through-vita-program/
🏠 Women Build Home Dedication
Women Build hosted a home dedication event, spotlighting their work constructing affordable housing and empowering women in trades — a powerful community contribution.
🔗 https://www.wdef.com/women-build-home-dedication-held/
💙 United Way’s 2025 Annual Report
United Way of Greater Chattanooga released its 2025 Annual Report, focused on community unity and critical support in uncertain times — a testament to collective care and resilience.
🔗 https://staging.unitedwaycha.org/a-community-united-in-uncertain-times-united-way-of-greater-chattanooga-releases-2025-annual-report/
🍎 Volunteer with Chattanooga Food Bank
Looking for a way to give back? The Chattanooga Food Bank offers ongoing volunteer opportunities to feed neighbors and strengthen food security across our region.
🔗 https://www.chattfoodbank.org
🏡 Real Estate — Chattanooga Market Check-In
The Chattanooga housing market continues to show steady movement with fresh inventory hitting the market and recent sales giving real insight into pricing trends. Inventory has improved compared to the ultra-tight market of recent years, creating more opportunity for buyers — while well-priced homes are still moving.
✨ New Listings — Fresh to the Market
Explore the newest homes hitting the market across Chattanooga — these are the listings buyers are watching most closely.
📊 Recently Sold — Past 7 Days
See homes that have sold in the last week to get a real-time view of pricing, demand, and buyer activity.
🏆 Listing of the Week — 212 Jarnigan Ave, Chattanooga (37405)
This week’s featured home offers strong curb appeal, thoughtful updates, and a location buyers consistently love. A great opportunity in one of Chattanooga’s most desirable areas.
📞 Thinking About Buying or Selling?
Whether you're curious about your home's value, looking for off-market opportunities, or just watching the market — I’m happy to help.
Dan Hicks
📱 423-605-0773
📧 [email protected]
🎉 Events of the Week (Feb 23rd – March 2nd)
🎵 Live Music Calendar — Chattanooga Venues & Shows
Browse the full lineup of concerts, local bands, and ticketed shows happening throughout the week at venues across the Scenic City.
Learn More: https://www.visitchattanooga.com/events/concerts-and-live-music/
🎶 Concerts & Tour Dates — Chattanooga Shows
See upcoming concerts and live performances schedule, including venue details and tour dates.
Learn More: https://www.songkick.com/metro-areas/7178-us-chattanooga
📅 The Pulse Event Search — Local Weekly Activities
Find a rolling list of community events, live music, runs, meetups, and more happening this week around town.
Learn More: https://www.chattanoogapulse.com/search/event/the-pulse-event-search/
📍 Chattanooga Convention Center Events Calendar
Check what’s scheduled this week at the Convention Center — from competitions to community gatherings.
Learn More: https://www.chattanoogaconventioncenter.org/chattanooga-events
📆 Chattanooga City Calendar — Community & Recreation
View city-sponsored classes, fitness programs, community center events, and other local happenings this week.
Learn More: https://chattanooga.gov/things-to-do/calendar
🎟️ General Chattanooga Events Calendar
Explore concerts, festivals, community activities, and more across a full city events calendar.
Learn More: https://www.visitchattanooga.com/events/
🍳 Restaurant of the Week — Big Bad Breakfast
Southern breakfast done right. Big Bad Breakfast is one of those spots that consistently delivers — from scratch-made biscuits and bold coffee to hearty plates that actually keep you full.
Whether you're grabbing a quick weekday breakfast or doing a slow weekend brunch, it’s hard to go wrong with their:
• House-cured bacon
• Cathead biscuits
• Shrimp & grits
• Big Bad Skillet
• Fresh squeezed juices
Casual atmosphere, generous portions, and a menu that feels elevated without trying too hard.
📍 Great option for meeting clients, catching up with friends, or a Saturday family breakfast.
Thanks for reading. I’d Love to shout you out in a future email. Let me know what GOOD has happened recently. [email protected] or reply to this email. See you this time next week.
Dan
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