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🗞️ Chattanooga’s Scoop — March 23rd
Your weekly dose of good news, local events, and real estate insight across Chattanooga
This Week’s Agenda
✨ Good News — Look at positive news
🏡 Real Estate — what’s hitting + what’s selling
🎉 Events — what’s happening this week
📍 Destination of the Week — a new spot are you joining?
Let’s make it a great one. 👊
“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.”
— Chris Grosser
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🟢 Good News Around Chattanooga
🚠 St. Elmo + Incline Area Getting Major Upgrade
Big changes are coming to one of Chattanooga’s most iconic areas. The Incline Railway district is set for a makeover with new shops, restaurants, and businesses moving into St. Elmo — including well-known brands like Jeni’s Ice Cream. This is a huge win for both locals and tourism.
🏡 Foster Families Changing Lives Across Chattanooga
Local foster families are stepping up in a big way — providing stable homes and support for children in need. Organizations are continuing to encourage more families to get involved, emphasizing that opening your home can truly change lives — including your own.
🎓 UTC Grad Becomes City’s First Library Social Worker
A University of Tennessee at Chattanooga graduate is making history as the city’s first full-time library social worker — helping connect people with resources, support services, and guidance right where they already are.
✈️ Chattanooga Airport Community Steps Up
During recent federal challenges, TSA agents at Chattanooga Airport continued working — and the community stepped up to support them. A strong example of how Chattanooga shows up when it matters.
🏡 Chattanooga Real Estate Update
🔥 Market Insight (Right Now)
We’re stepping into that early spring shift:
More listings hitting the market
Buyer activity picking up
Still competitive for well-priced homes
👉 Translation:
The right homes are moving fast… the overpriced ones are sitting.
✨ Just Listed — Fresh Inventory
Spring inventory is starting to build across Chattanooga, giving buyers more options — but don’t get it twisted… the good homes are still going fast.
👉 Browse New Listings:
https://www.redfin.com/city/3641/TN/Chattanooga
📊 Recently Sold — Last 7 Days
If you really want to understand the market, this is it. These are the homes that actually closed this past week — showing what buyers are truly paying.
👉 View Recently Sold Homes:
https://www.redfin.com/city/3641/TN/Chattanooga/filter/include=sold-1wk
🏡 Listing of the Week
408 Central Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421
This one stands out in today’s market — solid location in a high-demand area with strong upside for buyers watching value.
Why it caught my eye:
✔️ Established neighborhood
✔️ Convenient to shopping + major roads
✔️ Positioned well compared to surrounding inventory
👉 View Full Listing:
https://www.redfin.com/TN/Chattanooga/408-Central-Dr-37421/home/121704820
💡 Thinking About Buying or Selling This Spring?
This next 60–90 days is one of the most important windows of the year.
If you're even thinking about making a move, now’s the time to start planning.
Just reply to this email — happy to help either way.
Dan Hicks
📱 423-605-0773
📧 [email protected]
🎉 Events Happening This Week (3/23 – 3/30)
🎉 Featured Event Sponsorship (Available)
Got an event coming up? This spot puts it front and center in this section.
📩 Reply “Event” to claim it
🎸 Nightfall Concert Series (Spring Kickoff Vibes Starting Soon)
While the full Nightfall series kicks off soon, live music is already ramping up across downtown Chattanooga — great time to get out and enjoy the scene.
👉 Explore Events:
https://www.visitchattanooga.com/events/
🍻 Chattanooga Market at Erlanger Park (Opening Season Soon)
One of Chattanooga’s favorite weekend traditions is back — featuring local vendors, food trucks, and live music. Perfect Saturday outing.
👉 Details:
https://chattanoogamarket.com/
🎶 Live Music at The Signal & Barrelhouse Ballroom
Some of the best indoor shows this week — from touring artists to local favorites. Great options if you’re looking for a night out.
👉 The Signal Lineup:
https://www.thesignaltn.com/
👉 Barrelhouse Ballroom Events:
https://barrelhouseballroom.com/
🧠 Trivia Nights Around Chattanooga (All Week)
Tons of local spots hosting trivia — easy, fun, and packed most nights.
Popular spots include:
Mellow Mushroom
Naked River Brewing
Chattanooga Brewing Co.
👉 Find a Trivia Night:
https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/events/
🏃 Chattanooga Run Club + Outdoor Meetups
With warmer weather hitting, run clubs and outdoor fitness groups are back in full swing — great way to meet people and stay active.
👉 Check Local Meetups:
https://www.meetup.com/find/?location=us--tn--chattanooga&source=EVENTS
🎨 Local Markets + Pop-Up Shops (Weekend)
Handmade goods, local food, art, and small businesses all across the area this weekend. Always a solid turnout this time of year.
👉 Browse Weekend Events:
https://www.visitchattanooga.com/events/
📍 Destination of the Week
🍽️ BJ’s Wholesale Club — Hixson
This week’s Destination is brought to you by a new addition making waves in Hixson 👇
The brand new BJ’s Wholesale Club is officially open — bringing a fresh option for bulk shopping, discounted gas, and everyday savings to the Chattanooga area.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s what you can expect:
✔️ Bulk groceries + household essentials
✔️ Electronics, appliances, and home goods
✔️ On-site gas station with competitive pricing
✔️ Membership perks for families and small businesses
For many in Hixson, this is a huge convenience upgrade — no more driving across town for warehouse shopping.
💡 Why It Matters Locally
Big retail additions like this are more than just stores — they’re signals of area growth, demand, and long-term investment in the community.
👉 Learn More / Visit:
https://www.bjs.com/cl/hixson/0419
Quick question for you 👇
What’s one local business, event, or good news story we should feature next week?
Just hit reply and let me know — I’m always looking for more ways to spotlight Chattanooga.
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send it to a friend who’d enjoy it too 👇
See ya next Monday,
Dan
