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3 Tips on Better Gas Mileage
Categories: Chattanooga Real Estate News, Things to Do in Chattanooga
By David Israel, Business Manager
Is your tank running on empty? If you answered this question yes, you probably are not getting the best gas mileage you can get today in Chattanooga. I recently read a blog article, which I can’t remember where, and I 
was amazed by some of the tips that were provided on getting better gas mileage with just a few minor changes to the way we fill our gas tanks. I have actually spoken to several people who had no clue, like me, on ways to save money and increase gas mileage. When driving down the road these days, the prices of gasoline can really scare us and we wait until the last minute to fill up to get the best price, not always the best answer. Here are some great tips to better mileage
1. Don’t let your gas tank get below half full! You might say, well what will that do for me, well in the heat of the summer the gas in your tank actually evaporates. The more gas you have in your tank the more gas you are actually able to use. If you have more gas in your tank, you will get better gas mileage. You also won’t be hit with a $50-$70 hit at one time. Spread they payment out over time, filling a tank that is half full will cost you $30-$45 instead.
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Celebrate the 4th of July in Chattanooga
Categories: Chattanooga Community Events, Things to Do in Chattanooga
By David Israel, Business Manager
On behalf of Andy Hodes and The Scenic City Team, we would like to thank our troops, both past and present for defending this great country and giving us the opportunity to celebrate our Independence Day!
There are tons of celebrations going on around town, and we wanted to share a few of them with you.
Tuesday, July 2, 2008 - Lake Winnepesauka - 10 pm, synchronized to music with finale to Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the USA.
Wednesday, July 3, 2008 - Pops on the River at Coolidge Park in Chattanooga - an outdoor musical concert, will be held from 8:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., concluding with a patriotic fireworks finale over the Tennessee River. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a picnic during this concert and fireworks display. Food, beer and non-alcoholic drink concessions will be available on site. A rain date for the concert is scheduled for Sunday, July 6th. Coolidge Park will be closing to vehicular traffic at 4:30 PM on the day of the show. Attendees are encouraged to park in UNUM parking lots between 4th and 5th Streets at no charge, where, beginning at 6 PM, busses will transport passengers across the river, unloading near the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
Friday, July 4, 2008 - Soddy Daisy 4th of July Festival and Celebration - Billed as one of the Tennessee Valley’s largest 4th of July festivals and firework shows, the Soddy-Daisy/North Hamilton County Chamber Council and the City of Soddy-Daisy Annual 4th of July Festival & Celebration will be held on Friday, July 4 at Soddy Lake. This family-themed event is free and begins at 9 a.m. and continues until the City’s grand fireworks show at dark. Bring a blanket, a cooler and picnic lunch and relax under the big tent listening to local musicians playing a wide variety of rock, country, Christian contemporary, gospel and bluegrass music.
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“Soak up the Sun” in Chattanooga - Pool Safety First
Categories: Chattanooga Real Estate News, Home Maintenance, Things to Do in Chattanooga
By David Israel, Business Manager
As you listen to and follow Cheryl Crowe’s advice, “Soak up the Sun”, don’t forget to pay attention to the kids in the Pool. Today there are more pool accidents than ever before. In Chattanooga, not every home has a pool like where I grew up in Florida, but there are many private and community pools. There is no better way to spend the summer than by the pool and safety must be the highest priority.
I recently read an article on Pool Fence.com that talked about safety and gave some pretty scary statistics, so I thought I would take the time to share them with you since I love spending time in the pool at my friend’s home in Chattanooga. Here is a study conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that investigated child drowning incidents. It indicated that SUPERVISION CAN AND DOES FAIL.
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Riverbend ‘08: Chattanooga’s “Best Week Ever”
Categories: Chattanooga Community Events, Flavors of Chattanooga, Things to Do in Chattanooga
By David Israel, Business Manager
I have now been living in Chattanooga, Tennessee for almost 4 years, and my “Best Week Ever” is less than 30 days 
away. Riverbend ‘08 is almost here. For those of you who are reading about this festival for the first time you are certainly in for a great treat. The festival began in 1981 on a small strip at Ross’s Landing and it has grown to a nine day event with over 100 performers on 6 stages. In fact Andy attended the very first Riverbend festival.
This year’s three biggest headliners will be ZZ Top, The Black Crowes and America (who will perform with the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera).
The festival organizers have pretty much mastered this event. You do not need to purchase individual tickets, instead you purchase a pin. This pin gets you into the festival. So, if you buy the pin today through June 5th at our local Favorite Markets the cost is $28 (a $9 savings). Imagine all the entertainment you can gather up in an evening, for nine evenings, for only $28, talk about a bargain.
If you go, and you should, you will be amazed at how incredible the performances are. From the headliners on the Coca Cola Main stage to the performers on the other 5 stages. Last year we went and watched a Pink Floyd Cover Band play at one of the smaller stages. It was standing room only. We, and I say we because we were in the thick of it, were totally blown away by the performance and the crowds were huge. This was the first time the festival had a cover band play and from the success I witnessed, they will be doing it again. There is a great mix of performers throughout the week, from country, rock and everything in between.
You have to visit the Riverbend ‘08 to see a full lineup of performers for this year. The fun begins Friday night June 6th through Saturday night June 14th.
Riverbend is a festival on the Tennessee River, they actually bring in a huge barge for the Main Stage that pulls up along the bank of the river in downtown. The festival is a family friendly week of performance by national and local performers. There are also local talent shows, clowns, and so much more. Many people travel to Chattanooga for Riverbend, so if you live here and you’ve never been before, consider putting Riverbend 2008 on your schedule.
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Honesty is the Best Policy: Chattanooga filled with Great People
Categories: Chattanooga Community Events, Flavors of Chattanooga, Things to Do in Chattanooga
By David Israel, Business Manager - Andy Hodes & The Scenic City Team
This week as I was deciding on what tips to share with you, our audience, I was reminded of an incident that happen to my wife and I this weekend, and it just reinforces why we moved to Chattanooga.
Last Thursday we were heading down to South Florida on Allegiant Air (non stop from Chattanooga to Ft. Lauderdale); $49 each way, I highly recommend it. Anyway we arrived at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and we boarded the plane on time; then my wife noticed that her diamond tennis bracelet was not on her wrist. She started to freak out and wanted to get off the plane. If you have ever tried to get off a plane once you have boarded, it is impossible unless you are dragged off by the FAA or are deatlhy ill. So, we filed a report on a napkin with the airline and the airport. The entire flight down my wife was, well lets say she was crying. It wasn’t the cost of the bracelet, but the fact that I had designed it and given it to her on our 5th Wedding Anniversary ten years ago.
When we got into Ft. Lauderdale, I called Andy who drive into long term parking to make a visual check of my van, just in case it fallen off her wrist in our vehicle. No luck!
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Chattanooga Lookouts: Baseball in the Scenic City
Categories: Chattanooga Real Estate News, Things to Do in Chattanooga
By David Israel, Business Manager Andy Hodes & The Scenic City Team
Nestled on Hawk Hill in Downtown Chattanooga is AT&T Field, the home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. The Chattanooga Lookouts are the AA Minor League Baseball Affiliate for the Cincinnati Reds. Starting Thursday, April 3, 2008 the Chattanooga Lookouts start their new season with a new manager.
Individual tickets are $2 to $8, making for a reasonably priced afternoon or evening of family entertainment. The 
concession stands have typical ballpark fare such as hot dogs, peanuts, and cotton candy. If you prefer a sitdown meal before or after the game, restaurants are plentiful just within one block from the ballpark.
Gameday promotions, weekly postgame fireworks shows, and the annual visit from the Famous Chicken always attract large crowds.
Who knows? You might even get to watch a baseball player before he becomes a star in the Major Leagues. Prince Fielder, Jeff Francoeur, and Miguel Cabrera are three of many current Major League Baseball stars who have played at AT&T Field.
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Chattanooga - Fun for Tourists and Locals Alike!
Categories: Chattanooga Real Estate News, Flavors of Chattanooga, Things to Do in Chattanooga
By David Israel, Business Manager - Andy Hodes & The Scenic City Team
As Spring Break comes closer and school is out for the kids, have you planned your time wisely and economically? There are several things to do in the Chattanooga area with your kids, rather than taking a vacation out of town. It is more economical and the whole family might learn something new about your own hometown.
“Below you will find 6 great things to do that can fill an entire w
eekend on less than 1/3 of a tank of gas.”
With gas averaging almost $3.18 per gallon, why drive out-of-town, there are great local places and attractions. These are only suggestions, use your imagination to discover more of Chattanooga.
1. Go to a local restaurant that you have not been to before. There are so many choices here in Chattanooga from your local BBQ joint like Sticky Fingers to 212 Market Street, which by the way I have eaten at 3 times this week during several committee meetings.
2. Go see a local attraction, park your car in St. Elmo and take a ride up Lookout Mountain on the Incline Railway. See the view from the top of the mountain. Walk over to Point Park, one of the great U.S. National Parks. Take a stroll with the family and enjoy the rich history that surrounds the Chattanooga area. Walk back and take the Incline back down. If you have never done it, you will love it. If you have, I am sure it has been a while and you will get a kick out of the experience.
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