Chattarati Articles in Southside

Arbor Day Celebration Planned at Jefferson Street Park

2011-03-03T14:30:00Z

Friday morning, Arbor Day celebration festivities include performances by Battle Academy and Howard students, as well as the planting of oak trees by city and state leaders and volunteers from Volkswagen.

City officials will also dedicate the park that has reopened after a year-long transformation, which included a new pavilion, benches, biking and walking trail, playground, community gardens, outdoor sculpture and sand volleyball court.

On Saturday morning, Volkswagen will join with the neighborhood in planting additional trees in the park.

Chattanooga will be recognized as a Tree City USA community for the 21st consecutive year.

Friday, March 4, 10:30 a.m.: Arbor Day festivities and dedication of Jefferson Street Park
Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m.: Neighborhood and VW tree-planting workday

Where: Jefferson Street Park, 1800 Jefferson St., Chattanooga, TN 37408

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The Demise of Vega Chrysalis

2010-12-08T15:15:41Z

Vega Chrysalis?rocksaltandnails via YouTube

During Mainx24, residents and festival-goers gathered in an empty lot off Rossville Avenue to watch Vega Chrysalis — a large, wooden sculpture standing 18 feet tall — burn to the ground.

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Slideshow: Celebrating Main Street

2010-12-06T13:00:00Z

David Morton via Flickr

Handmade goods for sale at the corner of Mitchell Avenue and Main Street.

John Hawbaker

Registration for the Mutt Strut took place in the early morning in a parking lot across from Alleia.

David Morton via Flickr

Outside Niedlov’s before the Mainx24 parade.

David Morton via Flickr

Festival-goers ducked under awnings and umbrellas right before the parade began.

David Morton via Flickr

The Howard marching band’s drum major leads the Mainx24 parade.

David Morton via Flickr

A girl hangs out of a CARTA bus window during the parade.

David Morton via Flickr

Looking east down Main Street during the parade.

David Morton via Flickr

Mainx24 parade.

David Morton via Flickr

The Mutt Strut in progress.

David Morton via Flickr

Parade watchers outside Niedlov’s.

David Morton via Flickr

Outside Fire Station No. 1 during the parade.

David Morton via Flickr

Mainx24 parade coming to a close.

David Morton via Flickr

Costumed runners made an impromptu jaunt down Main Street at the end of the parade.

David Morton via Flickr

Around lunchtime, the crowd along Main Street began to thin out.

John Hawbaker

Jack Pine Savages performing outside Greenspaces.

John Hawbaker

Gerle Haggard performing at CreateHere where many musical acts played throughout the day.

John Hawbaker

The Living Statue was one of the more popular participants in Mainx24’s busking competition.

David Morton via Flickr

Zach Cooper at the OCI chili cook-off.

David Morton via Flickr

One of a dozen stations at the OCI chili cook-off.

John Hawbaker

Festival-goers wait in line for fresh doughnuts at the parking lot between Niedlov’s and Taco Rico.

David Morton via Flickr

The leader of a pipe band marches east on Main Street.

David Morton via Flickr

The Chattanooga Choo Choo held a Tim Burton themed fashion show. Here, Edward Scissorhands prepares to walk the runway.

During the annual Mainx24 festival, we took to the street with cameras in tow.

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On the Fence: Bright Idea With a Big Learning Curve

2010-10-21T11:45:00Z

Peggy Petrey

‘Sunderwall,’ located at 1400 Broad St.

Peggy Petrey

‘Rubber Forest,’ located at 220 W. Main St.

Peggy Petrey

‘I am Here: On the Fence,’ located at 401 E. Main St.

Peggy Petrey

‘Rain Wash and Natura Tecturn,’ located at 1701 Rossville Ave.

Peggy Petrey

‘Procession,’ located at 401 E. Main St.

Public Art Chattanooga, a division of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, recently won a Bright Idea award for the "On the Fence" series' installations along Main Street. Upon first hearing, the plan to utilize art on the unsightly fences along Main Street as one tool for creating a "rebirth" of the area seemed like a bright idea and, well, it was.

It was thoroughly discussed at numerous meetings. The ideas, costs and invite list adjusted as the plan developed. The contest was held, entries chosen and installations began. Once installed, the public voted on the winner of the competition, and the ribbon ceremony took place.

As with all bright ideas, there is a learning curve. In this case, it was related to the use of materials and engineering requirements that can withstand the force of nature and mischievous passersby. Pieces and parts have fallen or blown off, faded away or are covered with vines. One installation has been removed and many of the remaining ones are looking very similar to the worn fences they were intended to hide. What remains is the faded memory of the potential of a bright idea.

On a recent arts tour of the area for several out of state travel writers, a writer from Kansas City tripped on several stalks of bamboo that lay on the sidewalk on Rossville Avenue. The explanation that the stalks, which had almost taken her to her knees, were actually intended to enhance the area, not harm her, did not impress. On another tour, visitors traveling past the clothing line installation laughed and asked if someone had really hung their dirty clothes out to dry.

Nonetheless, the project did, for a moment, brighten Main Street and bring a sense of community.

As a property owner on Main Street, I have invested, and will continue to invest, my time, business skills and money into ensuring the revitalization of the Main Street corridor is a success. I am also a staunch supporter of the arts in Chattanooga, dedicating one third of my time to advocating the value of art in our lives. Public art and nature create the face of Chattanooga — they are what people see first upon visiting Chattanooga and acclaim when they leave.

And as a whole, the Southside community is very appreciative of the Lyndhurst Foundation and Public Art Chattanooga for their innovative thinking and contributions to revitalize Main Street.

But some property owners feel as though the weathered fences have served their purpose and need to be maintained or removed before the area begins to look as though it's moving in the opposite direction.

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More Merchants on Main

2010-10-20T09:00:00Z

Winter can be rather quiet when it comes to development, but when spring comes along things begin to happen. That is exactly what the Southside experienced these last six months as entrepreneurs have taken on new ventures and invested in our community.

If you shop local, you'll love these new places to visit:

The Hart Gallery
110 E. Main St.

Hart Gallery is a not-for-profit entity that offers homeless and other non-traditional artists an opportunity to create and sell their artwork. They also supply art materials and mentoring to other nonprofit community organizations who can provide a space for their clients to create works of art that will be sold through the gallery at affordable prices. Money from art sales will be returned to the artist and the agency for their benefit.

Planet Altered
48 E. Main St.

Planet Altered offers a beneficial service to our local community by connecting artists with others who also appreciate and value creativity. Recently they started a monthly dinner centered around giving a micro-grant to one of three artists.

Front Gallery
1800 Rossville Ave.

A gallery/working studio space that also houses Chenoweth-Halligan Studios. Jan Chenoweth and Roger Halligan, residents of Jefferson Heights, recently moved their studios from the Northshore to this Southside location. They provide space for additional artists to create as well as open their gallery for special exhibitions.

Haskel Sears Design
1800 Rossville Ave.

Matt Sears has a passion for creating pieces constructed around the nature and possibilities of wood. Each custom design unites substance and style, creating pieces that connect with their owners at both functional and emotional levels.

Link 41
217 E. Main St.

Trae Moore and Tom Montague partnered up to create fresh and smoked hand-crafted sausages that they sell weekly at Sunday's Chattanooga Market, Wednesday's Main Street Market as well limited hours at their retail location.

Townsend Atelier
201 W. Main St.

As purveyors of unique mold-making, casting and patina products, Peggy and Stan Townsend have supplied materials to sculptors, architectural and frame restorers, hobbyists, jewelers, taxidermists, model and prototype makers, candy makers, soap makers, candle makers, doll makers, puppet makers and more. In their new space they have already begun conducting workshops, seminars and classes for all types and levels of artists and craftspeople.

The Camp House
1427 Williams St.

Once solely the studios of Cessna Decosimo and Elizabeth Rogers, the space is now also home to the Camp House. Camp House is a multi-use space that includes Wind Farm Coffee Bar, which also serves breakfast and lunch, and Craft Social Workshop, which offers single craft workshops and music and open mic on Thursday nights. They welcome people to access their free Wi-Fi, hang out in comfy chairs and meet new friends. The space is open for private parties as well.

Metro Real Estate
601 E. Main St.

Mother and son co-owners, Sally and Rob Robinson, have combined their expertise as real estate market brokers, each licensed in Tennessee and Georgia. They specialize in residential sales and listings.

Pilates on the South Side
1427 Williams St. Unit 11

Pilates on the Southside is a fully equipped pilates studio offering private lessons from Candy Kinsey, a certified pilates instructor, and owner of the studio.

Deep Roots Landscaping
1435 Park St.

Cannon Jones recently relocated his landscaping business to this new location.

Mainly Antiques
Corner of Main Street and Central Avenue

Steven and Martha have a select grouping of antiques, imported European furniture and paintings that rotate, so you'll have to stop by often to see what's new.

Get Built Chattanooga CrossFit
203 E. Main St.

Offers great workout opportunities with a personal trainer or in groups. You'll know when you've arrived at their location when you see the large metal structure that looks like a sculpture outside their building.

Velo Coffee Roasters
509 E. Main St.

Velo Coffee Roasters is a Chattanooga-owned and operated micro-roaster, specializing in small-batch, specialty roasts. Another fun little tidbit: they are the city's only bicycle-powered coffee roaster. You can buy the beans at Main Street Market, Brainerd Market, Chattanooga Market, Niedlov's and various local restaurants. Or have them bike-delivered to your door.

Merchants on Main
607 Main St.

Twelve antique and decor dealers, formerly located at The Galleries at Southside, are in the process of relocating to this new location. Expect to also see a deli/bar/restaurant pop up soon after the galleries open.

Chrysalis
1401 14th St.

A quaint shop offering unique gifts, cards, holiday and home decor.

And keep an eye out for the next new businesses opening soon:

CrashPad

An uncommon hostel in the heart of downtown, combining the affordability and camaraderie of a hostel with the charm and cleanliness of a boutique hotel to serve as a base camp and community hub for adventurous travelers.

The Hair Lounge

This new salon will soon open at the Corner of Main and Market streets.

Enzo's Market

Yes, it is still happening! After working through the finance maze in today's economic structure, the developers are ready to move forward. If you'd like to stay abreast of the plans, friend Enzo's on Facebook.

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Fall Art Gallery Preview

2010-09-24T10:00:00Z

AVA Gallery

30 Frazier Ave.

Chattanooga's Association for Visual Arts (AVA) opened its Fall Emerging Artists Exhibit at the Gallery Hop on Sept. 11. This show is competitive and juried; artists were selected for their fresh ideas, commitment to their work and artistic promise.

Hunter Museum of American Art

Bluff View Art District

Through December, the Hunter Museum is exploring Tradition — Tennessee Lives and Legacies. The exhibit showcases profiles of state residents who are actively preserving their Tennessee folk heritage. "Tradition" evolved from a book by Dr. Robert Cogswell of the Tennessee Arts Commission Folklife Program and Nashville photographer Dean Dixon.

River Gallery

Bluff View Art District

October brings both visual and three-dimensional works to the River Gallery. The exhibit, titled Their World, is a collection of Cynthia Tollefsrud's whimsical visual allegories and Kathleen Dustin's sculptural flights of fancy.

Hanover Gallery

111 Frazier Ave.

A recent addition to the Frazier Avenue neighborhood, the Hanover Gallery offers an eclectic mix of local art, jewelry and knick-knacks. This October, Hanover is hosting a weekend oils workshop by artist Kim Barrick. Check the Hanover Gallery blog for details.

In-Town Gallery

26A Frazier Ave.

Ellen Franklin, a local painter, is exhibiting a collection of her watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings at In-Town Gallery through the month of October. Ellen paints mostly landscapes from the vistas around Chattanooga. See some of her work at her blog, The Art of Ellen Franklin.

Leo Handmade

22 Frazier Ave.

Leo Handmade is an artist collective of affordable, one-of-a-kind gifts. October will see Leo featuring Johnny Sampson's work. To get a taste of his style, check out his blog, Johnny Sampson's Blog.

Planet Altered

48 E. Main St.

Relatively new to the Southside, Planet Altered was created as a venue for artists to share their work and talent with the Chattanooga community. It offers weekly classes and social, art-related events. Visit the shop on Main Street, the website, and the Community Art Calendar to get involved.

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Planet Altered Appears on Main St.

2010-07-23T11:00:00Z

Linda Sines

‘Evening Shadows on Main,’ a sketching class taught out of Planet Altered.

Linda Sines

Planet Altered is located at 48 E. Main St.

What is best described as a potpourri of opportunities for artist to share their talent, Planet Altered is the newest addition to the creative arts community on Main Street.

Linda and John Sines shared a vision to be a part of the creative surge on the Southside, so they spent their time and money on their heart's desire to create a wildly colorful space in which others could explore, teach and nurture their own creativity. Their ultimate hope is that the community will embrace their gift and grow it into an arts center that meets the needs of the community.

Along with spaces devoted to exhibiting and selling works of art, they have created the perfect atmosphere to hold workshops, classes, book clubs, film previews, jam sessions, storytelling — virtually any kind of community gathering one can imagine.

Two local artists, Charlie Newton and Katie Ward Knutson, have already taken advantage of the newly completed space. Newton is teaching several classes, including Evening Shadows on Main, a sketching class and intensive drawing course, while Knutson held Art Days on Main instructing elementary-aged children in creating art.

"Working with Linda and Jean at Planet Altered was very nice, they were so accommodating and helpful," Knutson said. "Linda offered her own supplies and time to help me set up. The vision they have for the place is inspiring, and I'm glad to know there is a place in the neighborhood that I can have small classes and not worry about huge costs and work with very warm inviting folks."

Jean Huddleston, the manager of Planet Altered, says she would love to have more artists like Newton and Knutson participate. She has extended an open invitation to artists in the community who'd like to become involved.

"Whether you are a visual or performing artist, a painter, potter, sculptor, jewelry maker or art instructor, Planet Altered is here to help you connect with the community" she said.

In keeping with alignment with their support of artists and their belief in Fair Trade, Jean said they "provide an opportunity for local artists to sell and showcase their art at Planet Altered by offering a 20-80 split. Yes, that's 20 percent for us and 80 percent for you."

Whether you stop by for a class or just to enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee, use the free Wi-Fi and partake in great conversation, Planet Altered hopes the community will "share the space to the benefit of everyone as Southside grows in arts and connections."

Planet Altered is located at 48 E. Main St. For more information call (423)400-4100. You can also check out Planet Altered on Facebook and during Last Fridays on Main.

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A Follow-Up to District 8 Gatherings

2010-06-07T12:00:11Z

Email from Andraé McGary:

Last month, we held the first District 8 Gathering meeting. To best accommodate busy schedules, we held the event on two days and had an encouraging number of concerned citizens voice their ideas about what will make a better district for all of us. You provided great ideas. Now its time to take action by identifying an action point you can help move forward.

I humbly ask everyone to focus on at least one action point. As promised, I will work alongside you to accomplish our goals. I am convinced our mutual accountability to each other will ensure our success.

For those who were not able to attend as well as for those who need a refresher, here is a summary of the two District 8 Gathering meetings:

Attendance

At the 2010 District 8 "Gathering" there were residents/neighbors in attendance from:
Adamstown Community
Big Brother/Big Sister of Chattanooga
Clifton Hills Neighborhood Association
Cowart Place/Southside
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Ferger Place Historical Organization
Fortwood Neighborhood Association
Highland Park Neighborhood Association
MLK Neighborhood Association
Oak Grove Neighborhood Association
Olivet Baptist Church
Rainbow Coalition PUSH
Ridgedale Neighborhood Association
STAND
Westside Neighborhood Association
Wheeler Avenue Neighborhood Association
The Yellow Deli
Local Political Candidates & Other Concerned Citizens

Goal

The Goal of the Gathering was to identify the most pressing issues concerning all sections of the District. We tried to rally ALL persons in the District to action in order to work together to solve these pressing issues and to create a better District. Though we are many, and have many diverse issues, we are one District. I do pray that we will all work together on the issues mentioned below since we are only as strong as our weakest link.

Process

We scheduled two meetings to accommodate people's schedules (one on Saturday 4-24-10 & another on Monday 4-26-10). Individuals were divided into small groups. Each individual within the group identified their top concerns. Individuals spoke in turn until all concerns were listed or until time elapsed. Members within the groups then voted on the top concerns. To do this, each person within the group was given small dots. They placed the dots next to each item that they thought were the most pressing. By voting, the group identified the top concerns of the group. After voting, each group presented to wider group their top concerns. After this, participants were divided into groups again and asked to identify action points to help solve the top concerns listed. Each person was given opportunity to identify action points. After each person had spoken, participants were asked to vote on the action points that were best able to address the issue.

District 8 Priorities

Top Issues from the "Gathering" are:

1. Crime/Safety

2. Neighborhood Beautification/Services*

3. Business Development (See Note below beside this Issue)

4. Parental Guidance/Youth Encouragement*

*The ranking of the issues in the Saturday Meeting was 1. Crime; 2. Parental Guidance; and 3. Neighborhood Beautification.

The ranking from Monday's meeting was 1. Crime/Safety; 2. Neighborhood Services; 3. Business Development; and 4. Youth Encouragement.

Where there was overlap in some of the issues, a careful consolidation was done, but rest assured every mentioned issue will be addressed in due time.

Action Points

If you desire to sign up for the Chair Person for any of the below Action Plans, please contact Councilman McGary by June 12th (423 400-2782 mcgary_a@chattanooga.gov).

Crime/Safety

1. Develop Police Athletic League - Chairpersons (Bobby Paris 423-320-6167 vlparis@netzero.net & Councilman McGary 423-400-2782 mcgary_a@chattanooga.gov)

2. Create more activities for the youth (please submit ideas) - Chairpersons (Cheryl McGary 423-326-8178 cjmcgary@gmail.com & NEED ANOTHER CHAIR)

Neighborhood Beautification/Services

1. Identify Best Practices/Neighborhood Cleanups - Chairpersons (NEED TWO CHAIRPERSONS)

2. Identify Property Codes specifically for Overgrowth, Trash, Absentee Landlords, and Occupancy Limits forfraternity houses, public housing/high-rises - Chairperson (Councilman McGary 423 400-2782 mcgary_a@chattanooga.gov). He will send link of Property Codes in
future email.

3. Get to know/introduce yourself to your neighbors - Chairpersons (We need ALL Neighborhood Association/Watch Presidents to take up this responsibility. Once your neighbors let you know who they met, please introduce yourself to them as well. Please contact Councilman McGary (423) 400-2782 by June 12th if you can do this.) - If you, as a President, desire not to or aren't able to take on this responsibility, please help find an alternate Chairperson and let Councilman McGary know ASAP (423) 400-2782. We will send all constituents a list of the Chairpersons for this Action Plan after June 12.

4. Identify Neighborhood Specialists* and request that their hours are changed from 9-5pm* to more accessible times for those concerned citizens that work 9-5pm (i.e. 12-8pm and/or weekend hours). - Chairperson (Councilman McGary (423) 400-2782 mcgary_a@chattanooga.gov).

*Please call Neighborhood Services at (423) 425-3700 to Identify your Neighborhood Specialist. Anytime during the month of June, please write Beverly Johnson, the Administrator of the Department of Neighborhood Services and Community Development at 101 E. 11th St., Suite 200, Chattanooga, TN 37402 or email her at johnson_bev@chattanooga.gov to request the change in the Neighborhood Specialists work hours.

Business Development

Note: We were not able to gather from this meeting any action points that, in Councilman McGary's opinion, warranted a Committee to work on. The following items warrant future exploration and further discussion:

1. Develop and/or update Land Use Plan for communities. We will then roll these land use plans into a District 8 Land Use Plan.

2. Look into getting parking on McCallie.

3. Look into incorporating STAND data into District 8's Business Development plans

4. Ask each Neighborhood to get a Merchant's Association started by the end of 2010

5. Get more involved in the Business Licensing Process of the potential businesses in your neighborhood

6. Support local/neighborhood businesses

Parental Guidance/Youth Encouragement
1. More involvement in Politics specifically more people in District running for School Board- Chairperson (Councilman McGary (423) 400-2782 mcgary_a@chattanooga.gov)

2. Summit for Whole Family/Teens-Chairpersons (Zach Ferrell 834-0475 zferrell@fca.org and Councilman McGary (423) 400-2782 mcgary_a@chattanooga.gov)

3. Mentorship -One avenue is the Big Brother/Big Sister Program www.bbbschatt.org (refer at least 1 person 423 698-8016)-mentor someone from local school.- Chairpersons (NEED TWO CHAIRPERSONS)

Please contact Councilman McGary by June 12th (423 400-2782 mcgary_a@chattanooga.gov), to sign up to coordinate an Action Point. Councilman McGary will schedule one-on-one time with all Chairs to discuss details.

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A Potluck of Many Nations

2010-05-11T09:29:25Z

Miki Boni

Neighbors from Uzbekistan.

Miki Boni

Fort Negley residents.

Peggy Petrey

Residents enjoying horse and carriage rides.

This isn’t the first time the Fort Negley neighborhood has come together, but it definitely was a very unique and special time. Ken and Ellen Hays, who have resided on Mitchell Avenue for the past three years, sent out a rather simple invitation via email announcing the event and arranged for the horse and carriage rides.

Then they did something that made it even more inviting, they had the invitation translated into Arabic to more personally invite some of the newer neighbors in their community.

As I arrived promptly at 4 p.m., the park was already full and a quick scan told me I was about to enjoy a very exciting afternoon. After waving to several friends, I quickly approached a group of three women sitting on a bench and introduced myself. In turn, Eman, Sena and Henna returned the favor and pointed out their children. Their daughters were on the swings while their husbands and sons were running around the small park enticing others to come kick the soccer ball around; within minutes, there were more than 30 legs swirling past us.

Once the game settled down, I met the men. Attempting to retain all their names proved a little bit more challenging than the women's and my variations on pronunciation proved very entertaining to their ears.

As I spoke with each person, I learned that some had moved here from southern Iraq and Baghdad several years ago, while others had just relocated a mere three months ago from Uzbekistan. Among the neighbors were also those who came from Guatemala, Congo and Germany. The Fort Negley neighborhood, which takes up no more than several blocks on the Southside, actually boasts immigrants from more than seven nations.

"The uniqueness of our neighborhood enriches all of us," Ellen Hays said. "When you hear about diversity it generally refers to two different racial groups. In Fort Negley, it means people of many different ages, races, ethnic and land of origin backgrounds living together. When we play or sit in our park we all have one thing in common: our love of living in this very special place on earth."

When the dinner bell rang — well not really, more like when the food was uncovered — all nationalities were well represented and an international feast began. Our Uzbek friends shared manti, a steamed dumpling filled with lamb and onions, and triangle shaped meat pastries known as shashlik. Our Iraqi neighbors shared a biryani rice dish with almonds and potatoes, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), a large flatbread called khubz served with hummus and a wonderfully delicate dessert made with sweet vermicelli and nuts. Alongside these fabulously flavored dishes appeared the traditional southern fare of creamed corn, barbeque chicken, macaroni salad and my own deviled eggs.

Everyone enjoyed tasting and sharing bites with one another, I even overheard someone asking for a copy of one of the recipes ... we may need the translator’s services again.

As I left the park, I watched the neighbors intermingle in groups, some sitting in a circle on the ground, and I couldn’t imagine a better place on earth to be than Fort Negley Park on this one Sunday afternoon.

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Remember to Attend the 8th District Gathering

2010-04-23T11:58:09Z

From a press release:

In the wake of the city’s growing gang problem and McGary’s public call to action to actively engage our most vulnerable children, he will be hosting a series of community meetings with residents of District 8 to come together to discuss community concerns and needs.

The meetings are designed to collectively come up with solutions to the district’s most pressing issues. The meetings are being called “District 8 Gathering”. All of District 8 and anyone else concerned about the issues in District 8 are invited to attend.

The first meeting will be held this Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Eastside Elementary, 1603 S. Lyerly St. Breakfast will served and there is even a chance to win a prize!

The second meeting will be held Monday, April 26, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Brown Academy, 718 E. 8th St. Coffee and snacks will also be served and there is a chance to win door prizes as well.

Those who cannot come on one date has the option of coming on the other but there is no need to come to both since each will have the same formatted information.

Please call Cheryl at (423)326-8178 if you have any questions. Councilman McGary is quoted as saying,“ I am very excited about these meetings and hope that many great ideas and decisive plans for community action will come from these gatherings!”

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