The Pulse

09/26/2025

Idea Leap is back! Applications are now open for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s ninth annual Idea Leap Grant competition until October 27th of this year.

Competitions will occur across three regions – Northwest Georgia, Ocoee, and the Chattanooga Area – with a business from each region receiving a grand prize of $30,000, along with smaller grants for second-place winners and runners-up.

https://www.chattanoogapulse.com/local-news/business-news/applications-now-open-for-tvfcus-225-000-idea-leap-grant-co/

09/26/2025

Students and employees from Southern Adventist University’s automotive program will be providing free vehicle inspections for community members on Sunday, October 5, from 1-4 p.m. in the Samaritan Center parking lot in Ooltewah, Tennessee.

After checking fluids, belts, hoses, and other maintenance items on vehicles, mechanics will explain to owners anything that should be fixed.

Students and employees from Southern Adventist University’s automotive program will be providing free vehicle inspections for community members on Sunday, October 5, from 1-4 p.m. in the Samaritan Center parking lot in Ooltewah ...

09/26/2025

The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (ACCE) in partnership with the Chattanooga Public Library, will present "Culture on 4: A Conversation with Megan Ledbetter, featuring Tom Lee" on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

The event will be held on the 4th Floor of the Downtown Library and will feature an intimate discussion on the forgotten cemeteries and buried histories of the South.

The City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy (ACCE) in partnership with the Chattanooga Public Library, will present "Culture on 4: A Conversation with Megan Ledbetter, featuring Tom Lee" on Saturday, October 4 ...

09/26/2025

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park extends an open invitation to the community to a special gallery open house featuring Chicago artist Jon Himmelfarb.

The event will take place on Friday, October 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sculpture Fields Gallery, located inside the Sculpture Fields office at 2001 Polk Street in Chattanooga.

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park extends an open invitation to the community to a special gallery open house featuring Chicago artist Jon Himmelfarb. The event will take place on Friday, October 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sculpture Fields ...

09/26/2025

ArtsBuild is pleased to announce the recipients of the latest round of the Artists Work grant program, providing funding to individual artists, artist studios, and non-profit arts organizations to produce artworks for public spaces in Chattanooga.

ArtsBuild is pleased to announce the recipients of the latest round of the Artists Work grant program, providing funding to individual artists, artist studios, and non-profit arts organizations to produce artworks for public spaces in Chattanooga ...

09/26/2025

Who doesn’t love a good scare, especially around Halloween season.

There is nothing that gets the heart pumping better than being chased through a cornfield by a chainsaw wielding clown. It’s good for the heart unless you get scared to death.

Who doesn’t love a good scare, especially around Halloween season. There is nothing that gets the heart pumping better than being chased through a cornfield by a chainsaw wielding clown. It’s good for the heart unless you get scared to ...

09/26/2025

Question of the Day: What is your comfort food?

09/25/2025

Tickets and tables are on sale now for the 18th Annual Not So Silent Auction to benefit Northside Neighborhood House, held at The Signal on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This unique annual event is sure to delight guests and foster much-needed support for residents of northern Hamilton County through Northside Neighborhood House’s vital services.

Tickets and tables are on sale now for the 18th Annual Not So Silent Auction to benefit Northside Neighborhood House, held at The Signal on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This unique annual event is sure to delight ...

09/25/2025

Midtown Connect is excited to announce a community-wide Candy Drive to help fill the trunks at this year’s Midtown Connect Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat.

The Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 5704 Marlin Road. This family-friendly event is free to the public and draws 4,000–5,000 children each year.

Midtown Connect is excited to announce a community-wide Candy Drive to help fill the trunks at this year’s Midtown Connect Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat. The Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at ...

09/25/2025

This year, The Hunter Museum of American Art's Spectrum event is transforming into something extraordinary: a Roaring '20s inspired pair of evenings and spirited auctions showcasing exceptional American art.

Presented for over 20 years by First Horizon and chaired this year by Julie and Patrick Stowe, Spectrum invites art supporters to flaunt their finest for two spectacular events where acquiring fabulous art meets the intoxicating spirit of an era that redefined creativity and culture.

This year, The Hunter Museum of American Art's Spectrum event is transforming into something extraordinary: a Roaring '20s inspired pair of evenings and spirited auctions showcasing exceptional American art. Presented for over 20 years by ...

09/25/2025

Hurricane Helene damaged a lot of foliage across western North Carolina. However, this year the fall colors are making a grand return. Rediscover Autumn in Eastern America’s highest town, at 5,506 feet - Beech Mountain.

One of the most popular scenic fall drives is the famed Blue Ridge Parkway. Those wanting to do more than stretch their legs and get in an active mountain getaway should stop at the exit located at Milepost 305.1, 308.9 to experience Beech Mountain.

Hurricane Helene damaged a lot of foliage across western North Carolina. However, this year the fall colors are making a grand return. Rediscover Autumn in Eastern America’s highest town, at 5,506 feet - Beech Mountain. One of the most ...

09/25/2025

The City of Chattanooga is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Outdoor Recreation Mapathon, a unique community event aimed at creating one of the best outdoor maps in America.

The event will take place on Friday, September 26, from Noon to 7:00 p.m. at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center. The center is located at 200 River Street in Coolidge Park.

The City of Chattanooga is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Outdoor Recreation Mapathon, a unique community event aimed at creating one of the best outdoor maps in America. The event will take place on Friday, September 26, from Noon ...