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Chattanooga Times Free Press Photo Contest

8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Chattanooga Times Free Press Photo Contest

The Chattanooga Times Free Press is sponsoring a MAINx24 photo contest. Participants can email their entries to mainx24@timesfreepress.com during the day or will be able to upload from a Chattanooga Times Free Press Terminal in the lobby of the Clarke Center and they will be posted in real time. These photos can be viewed by visiting spotted.timesfreepress.com

All submissions will be due by Monday, December 8th at 5:00 pm.
 
The public will be allowed to vote on a "people's choice" from the top 20 photos selected by the Chattanooga Times Photo staff from Tuesday, December 9th –Friday, December 12th.
 
On Sunday, December 14th, the People's Choice and the Editor's pick will be featured in the Sunday newspaper. Prizes for these winners are $150 for "Editor's Pick" and $100 for the "People's" Choice.
 
In addition, winners will receive cash and a collection of gift certificates to numerous Southside merchants.
 
Blue Orleans ($50)
Hiroshi's ($50)
Choo Choo ($50)
Niedlov's Breadworks ($25)
Main and Mocha ($25)
Shadow Box ($25)
Bluegrass Grill ($10)
Madia's Healing Art Studio ($50)                                    

Watch for more details to be announced!

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Pancake Breakfast with Horse & Carriage Rides

Fire Hall #1, 218 East Main Street

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Pancake Breakfast with Horse & Carriage Rides

$5 for a pancake breakfast, and $5 for horse and carriage rides.

For pre-sale tickets, email Ellen Hays at ellenmhays@gmail.com.

You won't want to miss the terrific trio of Gary Hamilton, Bryan Hamilton and Christie Burns playing their famous pancake music featuring  "Achey-Breakfasty Heart", "Save a Horse, Eat a Pancake", "Pour Some Syrup on Me", and "Nobody Does it Butter".

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mutt Strut

Chew Chew Dog Park, 1801 Carter Street

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mutt Strut

The Mutt Strut is a dog- and family-friendly event for all two- and four-legged participants. Get started with a fun 3/4 mile walk at 10:00 AM with Grand Marshall Santa Paws. The walk beg ins at the Chew Chew Dog Park and continues down Main Street towards Battle Academy, where all participants will gather to walk in the Mainx24 Christmas Parade. A $10 per dog donation will go to the Humane Educational Society. Owners and canines will receive a goody bag with a limited edition t-shirt for each attendee and holiday bandana for each dog, while supplies last. Other highlights include music, contests and prizes, complimentary food and drinks, dog grooming, human and canine merchandise sales and Humane Educational Society rescue dogs available for adoption.  Also, be on the lookout for the “Choco Cart” around Main Street to help you warm your hands and hearts with hot chocolate for a $1.00 donation to HES.

 


9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Battle Academy Open House

Battle Academy, 1601 South Market Street

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Battle Academy Open House

Discover Battle Academy's budding artists as you tour the school with hot chocolate and cookies in hand.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Historic Bicycle Tour: Outdoor Chattanooga

Jefferson Heights Park, 18th Street and Jefferson Street

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Historic Bicycle Tour: Outdoor Chattanooga

Bring your bicycle and helmet and join Outdoor Chattanooga for an hour-long tour of the Southside.  Complimentary bicycles available by reservation for adults; call Outdoor Chattanooga at 423.643.6887.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Day of Healing with Organic Treats

Madia's Healing Arts Studio, 48 E Main Street

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Day of Healing with Organic Treats

Madia's practices the art of yoga, massage and skin care. Madia’s Healing Arts Studio invites you to a day filled with healing treatments, local arts, soothing music, good company and other organic treats. Our highly qualified therapists will be here to serve you!

10:00AM - 2:00PM: Chair Massage and Aromatherapy Facial Sample
11:00AM - 1:00PM: Free astrology reports with  Dr. Lilan Laishley
1:30PM - 2:00PM: Free nutrition lecture with Pam Kelle
10:30AM - 11:00AM: Free Beginning Yoga with Madia
11:15AM - 11:45AM: Free Beginning Yoga Flow with Madia
12:00PM - 12:30PM: Free Beginning Ashtanga Yoga with Daniel
12:45PM - 1:15PM: Free Beginning Yoga/Pilates Fusion with Tammy/Jana


Additionally, Madia's will be offering a drawing for:
• Free one hour Nutrition Consultation with Pam Kelly
• Free one hour with Dr. Lilan Laishley
• Free one hour massage
• Free one Signature Facial
• Free Private Yoga Session

Gift certificates for sale. Buy $100 or more and receive a 30 minute private yoga session with Madia. Additionally, book and pay for an appointment between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM and get 15 minutes added to your service.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Taste of the Middle East

Persian Rug Company, 917 E 16th Street

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Taste of the Middle East

Open House w/ Sampling of Middle Eastern Cuisine.  Beer and Wine provided.  Enter drawing for chance to win an 8 x 10 Indo Kilim.

The American Society of Interior Designers will be collecting Coats for Kids on the day of the event.  Any coats brought in will recieve 15% off of any new purchase.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

New Works in Multimedia Collage by Kate Crossland

The Crabtree, 1426 Williams Street

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

New Works in Multimedia Collage by Kate Crossland

Call for appointment 214.546.7359

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Holiday Market

First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter Street

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Holiday Market

Check out the Holiday Market Saturday 10 am - 8 pm and Sunday Noon - 6pm.  For information, schedule, directions and more visit: www.chattanoogamarket.com

11:00 AM

5th Annual Southside Parade

Battle Academy to Jefferson Heights Park

11:00 AM

5th Annual Southside Parade

Featuring the Howard High School Marching Band, Elwood Smooch and the Choo Choo Boogie Show, Roller Derby Girls, Mutt Strut, antique cars, local businesses and more!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holiday Sale & Gingerbread House Demonstration at Lola's

Clarke Center, 1463 Market Street

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holiday Sale & Gingerbread House Demonstration at Lola's

Come watch local craftsperson Aunt Matilda demonstrate her ReUsable Wooden Gingerbread Houses, a new must-have holiday keepsake.  Holiday sale throughout the store all day!

Learn more about Lola's.

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

"A Showcase in Blue"

CreateHere, 55 E Main Street

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

"A Showcase in Blue"

A free event. Come see art from Patricia Alfonso, Ray Alfonso, Daud Akhriev, Mia Bergeron, Miki Boni, Jan Chenoweth, Cathy Collier, Lisa Cutler, Marc Fink, Kerrick Johnson, Shadow May, John McCleod, Roger Halligan, Melissa Hefferlin, John Henry, Mimi Herbert, Samuel E. Burns, Katie Knutson, Ray Padrone, John Petrey, Peggy Petrey, Jim Pfitzer and Steve Terlizzese.

Stop by CreateHere for a taste of the arts on- and off-Main in "A Showcase in Blue."

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BBQ and Open House at the Southside Flats Apartments

1606 Williams Street

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BBQ and Open House at the Southside Flats Apartments

Check out some available urban living space in downtown Chattanooga and share some BBQ with neighbors!

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Shadowbox Paper and Everyday Living

Shadowbox, 46 E Main Street

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Shadowbox Paper and Everyday Living

Please join Shadowbox Paper and Everyday Living at their new location for a Holiday Open House.

Festive Food and Drink.
Partners Fair Trade Tea Company, Tasting 5-8pm

Please bring food items for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank


(each food item equals one percent up to 15% off your purchase)


All in-stock holiday cards and ornaments, calendars and planners will be 25% off.

 

12:00 PM

creativinc: Interactive Painting

The Church, 1601 Rossville Avenue

12:00 PM

creativinc: Interactive Painting

Kids and adults alike are invited to paint large canvases at The Church.  This event is sponsored by creativinc's Fernando Martinez and Andrew Wright.  creativinc.com

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Hammered Dulcimer Playing by Rick Davis

Madia's Healing Art Studio, 48 East Main Street

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Shadow May, Sidewalk Pottery

CreateHere, 55 E Main Street

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Shadow May, Sidewalk Pottery

Shadow May will be centering a 35 to 40 pound piece of clay on the wheel and using a torch and 15 pound clay coils to complete a 3 to 4 foot clay vessel on the sidewalk in front of CreateHere.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cornhole Tournament

Bread Factory Lofts, 1615 Cowart Street

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cornhole Tournament

Held at the Bread Factory Lofts.

Registration is $20.00 per Team ($10 per Team Member).  All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.
 
Registration begins immediately.  Register by emailing Tristin at tristin@residentpm.com.  The first 16 Teams to sign up and submit the entry fee are guaranteed to play.  You must submit the fee to Tristin, in person.  In the e-mail you must include all of the following:

1.  Team Name:  (Be Creative!)

2.  Team Members:  Please Note - There are 2 players on a Team, so there should be 2 names here.

The time allotted for the tournament allows 16 teams maximum.  First come first serve.  This will be a Single Elimination Tournament. 
 
Prizes will be awarded:  Winners will each receive a $75.00 gift card through Buy It* Downtown; Runners Up will each receive a $50.00 gift card through But It* Downtown, please go to buyitdowntown.com for a list of participating local retailers, there are 62!  Prizes provided by Resident Property Management. 

Registration begins immediately.  Final registration is confirmed upon submission of $20.00 registration fee.
 

 
The Game of Cornhole

Cornhole or Corn Toss is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole boards and corn bags instead of metal stakes and horseshoes.  The cornhole boards are placed approximately 30 ft apart, and are 2' x 4', with a 6" hole.  Contestants score by landing corn bags either on the board (1 point) or in the hole (3 points).  Teams split up with 1 team member from each team at either end of the playing course. 

Opponents take turns tossing each of 4 corn bags per contestant.  The scoring for each round is determined by the net difference between the high scorer and the lower scorer.  (For example if player 1 from Team A tosses 3 bags that land on the board and player 1 from Team B tosses 4 bags that land on the board, then the net score for that round is 1 pt for Team B.)

For more information on specific rules and other information about the game, see playcornhole.org. The tournament will be played to the rules shown on this website.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Green|Spokes

green|spaces, 63 East Main Street

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Green|Spokes

A free event. Bring your own bike and helmet for a biking "green" scavenger hunt with prizes from local retailers, including rock/creek.

Learn more about green|spaces.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Eclectic Mix of Live Music

Clarke Center, 1463 Market Street

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Eclectic Mix of Live Music

Clarke Center, 1463 Market Street

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Miki Boni Studio Open House

1611 Mitchell Avenue

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Miki Boni Studio Open House

Learn more about Miki Boni.

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Santa Claus at the Choo Choo

Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market Street

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Santa Claus at the Choo Choo

Stop by the Choo Choo’s Winter Wonderland and have your picture made with SANTA! Picture and CD Packages start as low as $19.00…Welcome Aboard!

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mitchell Avenue Music

1609 Mitchell Avenue

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mitchell Avenue Music

Take a walk down Mitchell Avenue for street music, sidewalk games & more. Music will provided by Allegro Sound Chattanooga, specializing in DJ and sound entertainment services.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Jefferson Heights Parade Party

Jefferson Heights Park, 18th Street and Jefferson Street

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Jefferson Heights Parade Party

Follow the parade to Jefferson Heights Park for a variety of festivities, including free games and activities for children. Don't miss the Howard High School marching band and performances by the Battle Academy Children's Choir and the Chattanooga Choo Choo's Jukebox Junction team.  At 1:30, Boy Scout Troup #172 will partner with the Elm Tree Institute to plant and dedicate three Liberty Elm trees to provide playground shade. Artist Patricia de Leon Alfonso has designed a bench to be installed in the park.  Food and refreshments will be available.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

New Binkley Brothers

1609 Mitchell Avenue

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

New Binkley Brothers

Come listen to old time music by Daniel Binkley (banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, harp, vocals), Matt Downer, (fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, vocals), and Clark Williams (guitar, fiddle, vocals).  Discover the New Binkley Brothers.

 


2:00 PM

Mural Unveiling: "Fruits of Labor"

Mitchell & Main, 50 E. Main Street

2:00 PM

Mural Unveiling: "Fruits of Labor"

Shaun LaRose will kick off Fort Negley's neighborhood festivities by unveiling his latest mural at the corner of Mitchell and Main.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kid's Corner Holiday Shopping

1396 Adams Street

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kid's Corner Holiday Shopping

Purchase holiday gifts with proceeds benefitting the Hamilton County Children's Advocacy Center. Sponsored by Innovative Realty Group and Adamstown Developers.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mt. Carmel Miss. Baptist Church Choir Concert

1616 Washington St. Between Main the Rossville Ave.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mt. Carmel Miss. Baptist Church Choir Concert

1616 Washington St. Between Main the Rossville Ave.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ealaionta

Niedlovs, 215 East Main Street

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ealaionta

Come listen to tunes from Chattanooga's newest Irish Traditional band!  Learn about EALAIONTA and visit Niedlov's online.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Red House Studio Open House

Red House Studio, 55 E Main Street, Suite 104

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Red House Studio Open House

Check out local photographer Ricki Chester's studio in the Lofts on Main building.  Red House Studio specializes in infant and maternity photography.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Habitat for Humanity Presents a Green Christmas

503, 511, 513, 515 E. 16th St.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Habitat for Humanity Presents a Green Christmas

Tour “green” homes and check-out a fair trade bazaar in four homes being sold by Innovative Realty/Grace Frank.

Learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cowart Place Open House

17th Street between Long Street and Williams Street

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cowart Place Open House

Check out the hip new Cowart Place townhouse and condo units for sale at Stanton Row and 17th & Long. Food and drink provided!

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cowart Place Neighborhood Party

Bread Factory Lofts, 1615 Cowart Street

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cowart Place Neighborhood Party

Come down to Cowart Place for face painting, pictures and neighborhood camaraderie. Food and drinks are provided by Niko's, La Altena, The Gallery Cafe, Koch's Bakery, Carniceria LOA #7 and Main and Mocha.

Bread Factory Lofts

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fort Negley Neighborhood Party

Fort Negley Park, 1700 Mitchell Street

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fort Negley Neighborhood Party

Local musicians Bob Carty and Jason Lyles with "Some Band" will perform during Fort Negley's party in the park. TakeRoot Chattanooga and Fort Negley's neighbors will plant five trees on Mitchell Avenue, with a short dedication to follow.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Open House at the Art Studio of Melissa Hefferlin and Daud Akhriev

1405 Williams Street

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Open House at the Art Studio of Melissa Hefferlin and Daud Akhriev

Exhibit featuring the paintings and sculpture of Daud Akhriev, Melissa Hefferlin and Tim Akhriev.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Bluegrass Pharaohs

The Bluegrass Grill, 55 East Main Street, Suite 101

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Bluegrass Pharaohs

Bluegrass Grill will be serving a selection of hot soups and fresh bread. Come join the Main Street Celebration!

The Bluegrass Pharaohs consist of Dr. Doug Barron-banjo, dobro, fiddle, mandolin and vocals; Kim Ewton-Vocals; Brian Massman-guitar and vocals; Dr. Tom McLaren-bass; and Mike Crowder--mandolin and vocals. 

3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

SEC Championship Football Game

Clarke Center, Corner of Main and Market

3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

SEC Championship Football Game

There is no need to stay home on Saturday to catch the SEC Championship Football Game...come watch it at the Clarke Center.  Game time is 4pm, but come early for the pregame.  Grab a beer at Blue Orleans or some hot chocolate and coffee from Main & Mocha!    Catch a play, a drive, a quarter, a half, or the whole game!

4:00 PM

Cowart Place Tree Planting

Long Street

4:00 PM

Cowart Place Tree Planting

During the Cowart Place neighborhood party, TakeRoot Chattanooga and Cowart Place's neighbors will plant between three and five trees on Long Street. A short dedication will follow.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Christmas Tea and Scones

The English Rose, 1401 Market Street

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Christmas Tea and Scones

Come enjoy warm seasonal tea and scones at Chattanooga's only Authentic British Tea Room, The English Rose!

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Square Dancing

Decosimo-Rogers Studios, 1427 Williams Street

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Square Dancing

The Hamilton County Chapter of the Friends of the Cumberland Trail is hosting a SQUARE DANCE at the Art studios of Cessna Decosimo and Elizabeth Rogers, right off Main Street, on the Southside of Chattanooga.  This is a free event!  No prior square dancing abilities required.  We'll teach you how when you get there! 

You can become a Friend of the Cumberland Trail.  Annual dues cost only $5!

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Open House with Kerrick Johnson and Amy Clyde

1611 Read Avenue

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Open House with Kerrick Johnson and Amy Clyde

Come view the glass creations of Kerrick Johnson and the stunning photogrpahy of Amy Clyde.

4:30 PM

Glamour in the Garden

Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market Street

4:30 PM

Glamour in the Garden

The Southside's Boutique Couture and Ciao Bella strut their latest fashions for everyday and holiday at a fashion show in the Choo Choo’s festive garden and train yard. Alter Ego will style hair for the show.  Alter Ego Salon is located across the street from the Choo Choo.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Argentine Tango in the Evening

Decosimo-Rogers Studio, 1427 Williams Street

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Argentine Tango in the Evening

Ready to tango? It's your turn after a dance demonstration and brief lesson with tango instructor Sharon Westlake.

Check out the work of Cessna Decosimo and Elizabeth Rogers.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

OCI Holiday Party

OCI, 326 East Main Street

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

OCI Holiday Party

Enjoy live music, pork rinds and cold beer around a fire pit at the OCI Christmas party.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Party at Jalisco

1800 Hawthorne Street

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Party at Jalisco

Live DJ and delicious food!

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Arriba Navidad

Taco Rico, 207 East Main St

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Arriba Navidad

Live Entertainment, $1 Tacos & Tamales.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Bonfire & Pickin' Session

The Clearstory, 400 East Main Street

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Bonfire & Pickin' Session

Come warm your hands around a bonfire at Clearstory.  Roast marshmallows and listen to an old time pickin' session.

8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Santa's Short Stop

Image Works, 1800 Rossville Avenue

8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Santa's Short Stop

Come sit in a Winter Wonder Land and take a short break. Seating, specialty drinks and Christmas movies on the flat screen compliments of ImageWorks.

9:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Inhabit

Loose Cannon + Contrapasso + 1800 Rossville Avenue presented by Coptix

9:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Inhabit

A holiday event celebrating the Southside Habitat House proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. Tickets are $20.  Purchase tickets online.  Music, drinks, food, and all manner of festivities. 9 pm - 3 am. Bring your moxie.

Many thanks to Coptix and all the sponsors! 

 

 

 

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Storytelling

green|spaces, 63 E Main Street

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Storytelling

Bring a drink and tell a tale, or just listen to others'. The first hour of this event will be an open mike for anyone interested in telling a story. Have a memory that makes you laugh, cry or cringe? Or perhaps you need an ear for your secret soliloquy, rambling diatribe, closet poetry, or corny jokes? This is your opportunity to come out of the shadows! Remember, it is for adults only, so nothing is off limits! In the second hour, Jim Pfitzer will take the stage and share some of his own "adult" tales.

To find out more about green|spaces:  greenspaceschattanooga.com

3:00 AM - 6:00 AM

MAINx24 After Party

green|spaces, 63 E Main Street

3:00 AM - 6:00 AM

MAINx24 After Party

It’s called MAINx24 for a reason!  Help us keep the party going a full 24 hours with a high-energy dance club featuring high-energy drinks.  There’s also a lounge area available for those looking to wind down after a full day of events.

greenspaceschattanooga.com

 

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