Chattanooga's Scoop-4/14/25

Check out what good went on in Chattanooga this week..

Author

Dan Hicks
April 14, 2025

✨ Agenda

  • 🌞 Good News – Positivity happening around town

  • 🏡 Real Estate – Market updates + listings

  • 📅 Events of the Week – What’s going on locally

  • 🏪 New Businesses – Who’s opening up shop?

  • 🍽️ Restaurant of the Week – A spot worth checking out

"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."
— Marcus Aurelius

Let’s get to it.

Good News

🦒 Say Hello to Kuzco!
The Chattanooga Zoo just welcomed a brand-new resident — a giraffe named Kuzco! Stop by to meet him and check out the full story here:
👉 Meet Kuzco | Chattanooga Zoo Blog

Chattanooga Zoo

💙 A Thousand Strong for Autism Awareness
Coolidge Park was buzzing with love and support this weekend during the Chattanooga Autism Walk. Over 1,000 people came together to raise awareness and build community!
👉 See the Highlights | Chattanooga Times Free Press

🎓 Big Win for Hixson High!
Hixson High has achieved a Level 5 score on the TVAAS scale — the highest possible ranking! This is a huge victory for the Hamilton County School System and a testament to all the hard work by students and staff.
👉 Read More | Hamilton County Schools

🌮 Tacos Coming Soon!
Exciting foodie alert — White Duck Taco Shop is opening soon at the corner of Highland and McCallie! We can’t wait to try their unique taco creations.
👉 Check Out the Menu

🐾 Chattanooga Pet Sitters

Need someone to look after your furry friend? 🐶🐱 Check out the Chattanooga Pet Sitter Directory — a helpful print and online guide to trusted pet sitters in Chattanooga and surrounding areas. Email a cute picture of your furry friend to [email protected]

Real Estate

🏡 REAL ESTATE

📌 New Listings Just Hit the Market
Check out the latest homes available in the Chattanooga area:
👉 View New Listings

✅ Homes That Closed Last Week
Want to see what sold in the market recently? Take a peek at last week's closed single-family home sales:
👉 View Closed Sales

🌄 Favorite Listing of the Week: Dunlap, TN
This one’s a standout! My favorite pick this week is a private retreat tucked away in beautiful Dunlap, Tennessee.
👉 View Listing Here 

View of the Lake

📢 Have Questions about buying or selling? 💬 Contact Dan Hicks at RE/MAX
📞 (423) 605-0773 | 📧 [email protected]

🎉 UPCOMING EVENTS IN CHATTANOOGA (April 14–21, 2025)

🎨 Arts & Culture

  • Hug A Bunny at the Chattanooga Zoo
    April 18–19
    Enjoy springtime activities including petting bunnies, seasonal crafts, candy stations, and a golden egg hunt with a chance to win a free zoo membership.
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  • The Great Adult Egg Hunt & Hoppy Hour
    April 19, 1:00 PM
    Join this adults-only egg hunt at Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, followed by a festive "Hoppy Hour."​

🎶 Live Music & Performances

🌿 Outdoor & Community Events

  • Chattanooga National Park City Celebration
    April 19
    Celebrate Chattanooga's designation as North America's first National Park City with over 50 events citywide, including a main event at Ross's Landing.
    Event Details​Southern Living

  • Weather Radio Programming Event
    April 17, 4:00–7:00 PM
    Hosted at Lowe's Home Improvement on Gunbarrel Road, this event helps residents program their weather radios for emergency preparedness.
    Event Details​

  • Car Cruise at Hooters of Chattanooga
    April 16
    Enjoy a display of classic and custom cars at Hooters on Brainerd Road.
    Event Details​

  • Cousins Maine Lobster at Hoptown Southside
    April 12
    While just before your specified date range, this popular food truck event is worth noting.
    Event Details​

🛍️ Markets & Workshops

  • Chattanooga Market at Erlanger Baroness
    April 14
    Kick off the week with local vendors offering fresh produce, crafts, and more.
    Event Details​

  • Cricut for Beginners Workshop
    April 24
    Learn the basics of Cricut crafting at this hands-on workshop.
    Event Details

Restaurant of the Week

The Daily Ration- located at 1120 Dartmouth St Chattanooga TN 37405

The coolest brunch spot in town. It’s in North Shore! Has an awesome patio section for outdoor seating. We had the egg benedict!

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👀 Where Should We Try Next?

Tried a great local spot lately? Know some good news worth sharing?
Hit reply or email [email protected] — I’d love to give you a shoutout in a future edition!

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you back here next week.

– Dan