Living Local 3/3-3/20/26

Living Local 3/2/26 – 3/20/2026

/- The new play area at Enterprise South Nature Park now has a name. Entries from the public were submitted, and the winning name is … Wildwood PlayScape. The new play area should be open in the Spring.

/- There’s a new animal rescue in Chattanooga called Scratch, Inc.. This non-profit finds abandoned feral cats or neighborhood cats, and they do what’s called TNR … trap, neuter, return. And they also feed them, as well as find them homes. If you’d like to donate, visit ScratchInc.org

/- The Hamilton County Coalition invites you to the Justice Center at Eastgate, March 20th at 1:30pm. The community will discuss substance abuse, social media pressures, teenager topics, decision making, and more. It’s an open “Town Meeting” on March 20th, and it’s free of charge. Join the discussion, and bring the teenagers.

/- The Chattanooga River Market is open weekends in March. Right next to the Tennessee Aquarium, you’ll find local arts & crafts, food trucks, music and more. Every weekend for the next few months.

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women throughout US history. You can celebrate by reading about the late Chattanoogan Mary Walker, who learned to read when she was 116 and was the nation’s oldest student.

100 million steps will be walked at Ruby Falls this month to raise awareness about women’s heart health. This is the ninth year the attraction has partnered with the American Heart Association

We are #4! More people moved to Tennessee last year than to 46 other states, ranking it No. 4 nationwide for new residents.