TCE TIGER TALK SUMMER EDITION 2025
UPDATED JUNE 30, 2025
Tiger Creek Supply Lists 2025-2026
CCPS 2025-2026 School Calendar
Click the image to see the Catoosa County 2025-2026 School Calendar.
Upcoming Dates at The Creek!
July 24 -Catoosa County Kid's Day at CCPS College & Career Academy 1:30-5:30pm!
Aug 4 -Teacher In-Service
Aug 5 -Teacher In-Service
Aug 5 -Pre-K Parent Orientation 5pm
Aug 6 -Teacher In-Service
Aug 6 -Open House 4-6pm
Aug 7 -Teacher In-Service
Aug 8 -1st Day of School
Aug 8 -Boo Hoo Breakfast 7:15-8am (Pre-K & Kindergarten Parents)
Aug 8th, 11th, & 12th -Pre-K & Kindergarten dismiss @half day
Aug 8-22 -TCE T-Shirt Orders
Aug 13-14 -Dental Van @TCE
Aug 11-29 -Skip the Car Rider Line Ticket Sale
Aug 22 -TCE Night at RHS Football Game RHS vs Murray County
Catoosa Kid's Day
Join us on July 24, 2025, from 1:30-5:30pm at the Catoosa College & Career Academy for our annual Catoosa Kid's Day event.
190 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
For additional information please contact:
Sandy at 423-421-4092 or
Jacy at 423-364-0763/catoosacollaborative@gmail.com
BACK2SCHOOL BACKPACKS BASH GIVEAWAY 2025
Join us for our BACK2SCHOOL BACKPACKBASH at The Colonnade in Ringgold, GA!
Date: Saturday July 12th, 2025
Time: 12 PM - 5 PM, Doors open at 11:30AM
Get ready for a day packed with fun!
- Bounce House Inflatables
- Meet BARBIE!
- Face Painting
- FOAM Party
- TeeJay the DJ spinning tunes
- Local Vendors and Food Trucks
- Raffle Giveaways with over 150 supplies-filled backpacks, sponsored by Xtreme Dreams Foundation of ATLANTA!
Tickets are free but you have to register for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back2school-backpacks-bash-giveaway-2025-sponsored-by-xtreme-dreams-tickets-1250081931709?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
This is for students that will be rising 6th -12th graders. So any student that will be at RMS, RHS, HMS, HHS, LMS, LFO can go to this event. Younger siblings are welcome to go and play while the older sibling(s) collect school items, hygiene items & clothing items.
Independence Day Events in Catoosa & Surrounding Areas
June 28th 4-10PM Chickamauga will be celebrating America's Birthday!
Downtown Chickamauga will come alive with music, food, and festive activities. A spectacular fireworks display lighting up the summer sky!
Pops on The River July 3, 2025 | 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM | Coolidge Park
The 2025 Pops on the River celebration will return on Wednesday, July 3, in Coolidge Park, thanks to the City of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, Chattanooga Presents and several community sponsors.
This popular community event will kick-off at 4:00 PM with a FREE outdoor concert by. . . to be announced. The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO) will perform a patriotic program at 7:30 PM leading up to a large fireworks display which is scheduled for its conclusion at approximately 9:30 PM.
The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a picnic during the Pops on the River program. A variety of food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink concessions will be available for purchase on site.
It’s almost time for Lake Winnie’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular!
This Friday, join us for a day full of thrills, smiles, and patriotic fun — just like these little ones hanging out with Uncle Sam!
Then stick around for the largest fireworks display in park history, lighting up the sky at 10 PM!
It’s a celebration you don’t want to miss!
Dade County is having an old fashion Independence Day Celebration with a bake off, a talent show, a car show, fireworks and lots more! Spend the day at Jenkins Park in Dade County!
Fireworks Fest
INDEPENDANCE DAY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, JULY 5th, 2025 AT THE BENTON PLACE CAMPUS
264 CATOOSA CIRCLE, RINGGOLD, GA 30736
-MAKER'S MARKET, FOOD , INFLATABLES, PETTING ZOO & MORE!
-LIVE MUSIC 6PM - 9:30 PM AT THE AMPHITHEATER
-FIREWORKS DISPLAY BY PYRO SHOWS AT 9:30PM
Red, White, & Blue Run
Join us for this Catoosa County community event to kick off a fun day of activities leading up to the Catoosa County Fireworks Festival! This will be our 5th annual Run, White and Blue race! We will have goodie bags with discount coupons to several local restaurants as well as a super soft race t-shirt for participants. Register by the t-shirt deadline to guarantee your t-shirt! Registration will also be available until 7:15 a.m. on race day and at packet pickup on Thursday 4-6PM. All race participants in the 5K and one mile will receive a beautiful finisher medal!
Post race snacks and drinks will be provided.
Awards for the 5K only. Awards ceremony will take place at approximately 9:15 a.m.
Top three overall male and female
First place m/f Masters and Grand Masters
Top two m/f in the following age groups:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up
Carnival Americana at McLemore Resort -Rising Fawn July 5th
Join us atop Lookout Mountain for Carnival Americana, McLemore Resort's signature Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5th. This unforgettable evening blends festive fun for the whole family with Southern hospitality and July 4th celebrations.
Carnival Americana offers something for everyone. Guests can enjoy live music, scenic views, fresh mountain air, and a festive, patriotic atmosphere that peaks with a spectacular mountaintop fireworks show. Kids will love the inflatable sports games and bounce house, while guests of all ages can play the putting green, snack on free popcorn, and watch our beloved Golf Cart Parade by McLemore members.
The festivities will feature a performance from American singer-songwriter Sarah Darling. Her credits include five full-length albums, multiple singles, including a #1 on the UK Country charts, and many duets. She has over 20 million streams, 11 million video views, and over 90 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Sarah is one of the first Sirius XM The Highway Finds and part of the first class of CMT’s Next Women of Country. Performances include: CMA Music Fest, C2C, BBC Radio 2 Stage, FSA Music Festival, Nashville Meets London, British Country Music Festival, British Summertime Festival supporting Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Carrie Underwood.
- General Admission: $25.00
Guests are invited to dine at one of the resort's restaurants or enjoy a dinner available for purchase at the event.
OTHER AREA FIREWORK CELEBRATIONS
- Collegedale Freedom Festival | The Commons and Veterans Memorial Park | July 3, 2025 | Celebration begins at 4 P.M. and fireworks at 9:30 P.M.
- Chattanooga Lookouts Game: Fireworks Fridays | AT&T Stadium | June - September, 2025 | 7:15 P.M.
- Soddy Daisy Independence Day Celebration | Soddy Lake recreation complex | July 5, 2025 | 10 A.M - 10P.M. | Fireworks at dark.
- Lakesite Freedom Celebration | Dallas Bay Church | July 6, 2025 | 6 P.M. to 10 P.M
- Lake Winnepesauka | Lakeview, GA | July 4, 2025, | 10A.M.- 10P.M. | fireworks at 10 P.M.
- Homecoming day | Dunlap, TN | July 4, 2025, | 9 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. | Fireworks at dusk.
- The River City Fair | Tennessee Riverpark | June 19-29, 2025, | Fireworks every weekend.
Summer time deserves a BBQ party!
Join us for different BBQ options with our food trucks, vendors, activities, and so much more!
$10 gate admission 5 and under free- included in admission waterslides/inflatables with Tennessee bounce, 22ft splash pad, and our free game zone!
Extras not included the other activities.
Summer Camp Guide 2025
Click the picture above to learn about different summer camps that are offered this summer.
YMCA Summer Camp
Weekly Themes, Ages 5-12, and lots of fun!
May 27-August 1, 2025
Contact information:
1735 Battlefield Parkway
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742
706-935-2226
Hunter Arts Museum Summer Camps
Discounts are available for siblings enrolling in the same week. Thanks to generous funding from Unum and the Lillian L. Colby Foundation, we are able to offer need-based scholarships for students who attend Title 1 schools and families receiving SNAP benefits. Please email cbespalec@huntermuseum.org with any camp questions, including scholarships and waitlists.
Do you have a senior graduating that needs employment skills?
July 7th-11th, Get ready for the transition from high school to the "real world" while developing your employment skills! $250-Reserve your spot by calling to register: Ashley Garner 706-237-1491
Registration deadline is May 29, 2025
Music Camp at RUMC
Let the rhythm and joy of music fill your summer! Kids are invited to join us for four mornings of fun-filled music-making featuring bucket drums, dancing, boomwhackers, handbells, and—of course—singing! Whether your child is already a music lover or brand new to it all, this camp is designed to help kids discover the joy of expressing their faith through music.
Music Camp runs July 23–26 from 10am to 12pm each day and will wrap up with a special musical offering from the campers during our combined worship service at 11am on Sunday, July 27.
This is a great way to build friendships, grow our children’s choir, and welcome new families into the church community. Let’s raise our voices and “sing a new song unto the Lord!”
Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26
10am–12pm daily
Throughout the church
Special Presentation: Sunday, July 27 at 11am (Combined Worship)
Click Here to Sign Up Kids: https://share.fluro.io/form/67fd569acb99f00036d18f77
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Click the button above to learn information about summer camps for students with special needs. "When a program is tailored to children with special needs, children receive added support, structure, and a higher staff-to-participant ratio. In our programs, we use what we call “failure-free” activities."
SUMMER SAFETY Info & Virtual Rooms
Internet Safety Information
Click any of the following buttons to learn about ways to keep your
children safe when they are online.
Travel Safety
Traveling this summer?! Whether you are traveling solo, with family or friends, the excitement of a vacation may cause your guard to come down in regards to poison prevention.
The following safety tips highlight ways to avoid an accidental poisoning while traveling.
Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Bike Safety!
Click the button above to learn about finding the helmet to keep your child's head safe.
Water Safety Program
Do Your Part to Be Water Smart This Summer!
We’re excited to share our free, updated Longfellow’s WHALE Tales Water Safety for Children program. The lessons focus on important water safety behaviors in different environments such as pools, waterparks, oceans, lakes and rivers. It includes interactive, fun group activities with live-action videos.
Go to RedCross.org/WHALETales to learn more about the program. Download the free digital program materials and report on how you have used them.
Parents and caregivers can download the free WHALE Tales materials at redcross.org/watersafetyforkids.
Click the above button for more swimming safety info.
Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Water Safety!
More Outdoor Safety
Summer is finally here which means the snakes are out and about.
While most snakes are harmless and play crucial roles in ecosystems, encounters with venomous species can be dangerous if not handled correctly. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, gardener, or simply enjoy spending time in nature, understanding snake safety is essential.
Click the above button to find information on outdoor safety.
Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Sun Safety!
Click the above button to learn more sun safety tips.
CATOOSA COUNTY SUMMER HAPPENINGS!
Free Summer Movies for Kids
Free family movies shown every Tuesday in June and July at Patriot Hall beside the Ringgold Pool. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Movie starts at 11 a.m. Concessions available for purchase.
DOORS OPEN AT 10:30 A.M. CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FOR $2.00 0R LESS.
Movie Schedule
June 3rd: Moana 2
June 10th: Encanto
June 17th: The Parent Trap
June 24th: Despicable Me 4
July 1st: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 8th: Yes Day
July 15th: Harold & the Purple Crayon
July 22nd: Dogman
July 29th: Inside Out 2
Martha Denton Swimming Pool
The Martha Denton Swimming Pool, located at 406 Cotter Street, is open every summer and provides a safe and enjoyable recreational activity for all ages. Family summer passes are available, and the pool may be reserved for special evening activities.
The pool is open Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Admission prices: 0-2 years old is Free, 3 & up - $4.
Season passes are available:
Family (day and night) - $175
Individual - $75.00.
Swim Lessons: $35 per week (30 minutes sessions)
(Mon-Thurs 10-11)
2 children per instructor
Night Swim Mon-Thurs 7pm-10pm - $4.00
Pool Party Rental: $150 for a 2-hour party. Times available for parties are Fri, Sat & Sun 6-8 pm or 8-10 pm. and Sat 10 am-noon There is a $50 non-refundable deposit required to hold a date.
Operating hours for the summer: Monday through Saturday from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rabbit Valley Farmer's Market
Every Saturday May 3 - September 27, 2025 9am-1pm (No market May 24th) at 96 Depot Street, Ringgold
Children's Club: POP Club!
Thanks to the generoustiy of RTC, Kids sign up for free and receive two $1 vouchers to spend at the market. There are also free crafts throughout the season for children to do!
Double Snap EBT:
The Rabbit Valley Farmer's Market has implemented a Double Snap Program through a grant provided by Wholesome Wave Georgia. See the market info booth to obtain your SNAP Tokens.
Home Depot: Kids Workshops
Free In-Store Kids Workshops
Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
Click the button above to find out about all the Fun Family Events happening at the Stable 41 Market such as the Petting Zoo Days, Chalk Art Days, Tomato Fest, etc..
The Line Up
Join us for a free Family-Friendly Summer events series at the Northwest Georgia Amphitheater on the first and third Friday of the month from May - August! The night will kick off with live music by great local and regional bands from 6:30-8:30 PM, followed by a screening of a movie on our new 300" screen with a 4k enhanced laser projector. We'll have food and craft vendors on-site, along with a cornhole tournament with great prizes for winners!
It’s slime time! Come make some slime this Saturday.
We will have different styles of slime to make and lots of creative options.
Catoosa Public Library
Saturday, July 12th at 10:30AM
Come enjoy the library during Lego club. We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! This program is geared for school-aged children.
Join us for our 5th Annual Christmas In July Market. Over 40 unique vendors!
July 19, 2025 10AM-4PM
Edwards Park, Dalton, GA 30721, United States
This market is on the last Sunday of every month April through August (July 27th, & August 31st)
Spend your Sunday sampling Catoosa County & the surrounding areas at our first ever vendor market! Willow Tree Farms is collaborating with Magic Wand Candy Co. to bring you an inclusive, well-rounded market full of food, shopping, and entertainment with vendors from every walk of life.
Entry is FREE to the public. Vendor goods & food on site will have proceeds go directly to the vendors.
Sign-up for tours of our new event space during the market & get information on our venue in between shopping at vendor booths & enjoying some delicious local cuisine!
Face paint, Balloon Animals, Photobooth, and Giant Yard Games will be on site for every market.
Located at Willow Tree Farms Event Venue with parking next door at 797 Post Oak Road Ringgold, GA 30736.
Strollers, wagons, and outside water bottles welcome.
More Information at www.willowtreefarms.com/public-events
CHRISTMAS in JULY HANDBELL FESTIVAL CONCERT
Christmas in July Handbell Festival Concert
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3pm
7484 Nashville Street, Ringgold
What’s better than Christmas? Christmas in July—with bells! Ringgold UMC and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are joining forces to present a massive handbell concert featuring more than 22 ringers playing beloved Christmas favorites.
Join us Saturday, July 12 at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary for this festive and majestic musical celebration. This free concert is open to the public and perfect for all ages. Afterward, enjoy a light reception and help support a great cause—a love offering will be taken for LIFT as they prepare to open their new Ft. Oglethorpe location. Come cool off with the sounds of the season and help lift up our community!
Story and Stitches: A Youth Fiber Arts Series (For ages 10-15)
Join us this summer for a hands-on journey through the world of folk fiber arts sponsored by REconnect Nature School! In this FREE series, young makers will explore traditional techniques like weaving, natural dyeing, embroidery, and felting—each week offering a new way to work with fiber and imagination. Rooted in storytelling and connection to the natural world, these classes will help young artists turn everyday materials into bold expressions of identity and care. No experience needed, just a willingness to make, mend, and share your point of view through fiber and imagination.
Held at: AND THEN BOOKS
400 Spring Street Rossville, GA 30741It is a free event but you do have to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-and-stitches-a-youth-fiber-arts-series-tickets-1407600433789?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Awesome Scavenger Hunt - Fort Oglethorpe Funtastic Scavenger Hunt
Every Day in July $14.99 Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awesome-scavenger-hunt-fort-oglethorpe-funtastic-scavenger-hunt-tickets-1093754672669?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Ready to charge into a world of history, mystery, and fun? Gallop on over to our Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, scavenger hunt! Experience the exhilarating energy of this downtown neighborhood as we guide you through a journey filled with captivating stories, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks. Trust us; you won‘t want to wave the white flag on this adventure! Unravel the secrets behind monumental masterpieces dedicated to battles old and new; marvel at the living history that fills every nook and cranny in this legendary Georgia town. Feel the pride of regiments past as you stand alongside markers honoring their bravery on the Chickamauga National Battlefield. Did we mention there are plenty of astonishing sights for both infantry fanatics and cavalry connoisseurs? One thing‘s certain: after completing our Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, scavenger hunt, your inner explorer will be itching for another reconnaissance mission! Don‘t delay; rally your troops and join us today!
Some of what you'll see: 74th Indiana Infantry, 10th Indiana Infantry, Georgia 29th Infantry - Chickamauga National Battlefield
Explore The City:
Discover the best sights in your city with your group and answer questions that can only be found in person, hidden on plaques, statues, art, and more.
Photo Challenges and Activities:
Each person will have an interactive role and will receive texted photo challenges and fun activities to enjoy with the rest of the group. Earn points for the best photos!
How it works:
1. You can start at any time you wish – this is a self-guided scavenger hunt.
2. The duration of each hunt is 1.5 to 2 hours.
3. Visit our website to purchase tickets.
4. Download our Let's Roam app from the Play Store or App Store. Register and redeem the tickets there to get started.
5. The app will guide you throughout the tour and the challenges you need to accomplish!
6. For any help or concerns, contact our customer service, and we'll be more than happy to assist you!
This scavenger hunt is app-led, allowing you to start at any time without the need for a tour guide or reservation.
Are you ready for a fun-filled and epic adventure? Compete with your friends and family, purchase some tickets, download our app to get started, and... ROAM ON!!
Lake Winnie Centennial Celebration- Summer 2025
Join us this summer as Lake Winnespesaukah marks its 100th year of family fun and adventure! Originally opened on May 30, 1925, this beloved park has been delighting generations with thrilling rides, waterpark fun, and laid-back lakeside memories. Come and join has we Celebrate a summer to remember!
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Monday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Click the above picture to learn more about special days and tickets.
RINNGOLD - Cruzin the Depot July 5th
Travel back in time at “Cruzin the Depot.” Remember back in the day when you used to cruise around to all your favorite local spots? Windows down, oldies playing through the radio as you coasted through downtown Ringgold, popped over to the Shoney’s in Rossville, or took in the sights in Fort O, Brainerd, and East Ridge.
The Ringgold Cruisers and Pharoah’s Choo Choo, TN, have teamed up to bring a “Cruz Night” to the City of Ringgold, so you can take it back to those good ‘ole days! Organizers are working with the local radio station, so you can listen to all your favorite music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s while you cruise, park, hang out with friends, shop local businesses, and grab a bite to eat at the local eateries. We look forward to seeing everyone and “Cruzin the Depot”!
Cruise-ins happen on the first Saturday of each month, beginning in March and running through November. The event starts at 6 pm, but the streets start filling up quickly around 5 pm, so arrive early to get a good spot!
Cloudland Canyon State Park -Learn about Butterflies & Moths
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies and moths, and the threatened species specific to Cloudland Canyon in this short thirty minute program. Then spend the day exploring the park.
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 (2 PM to 2:30 PM)
Meet at the interpretive Center.
Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 706-657-4050
Cloudland Canyon State Park -Tree ID Hike
Learn how to identify some of the most common trees found along the canyon rim on this easy walk along the Overlook Trail.
Meet at the Interpretive Center in the main day-use area. Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes and bring water to hydrate.
Parking fee: $5
Event Phone: 706-657-4050
Sunday, Jul 6, 2025 (2 PM to 3:30 PM)
Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025 (1 PM to 2:30 PM)
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 (1 PM to 2:30 PM)
Cloudland Canyon State Park -Aquatic Critters
Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM - Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA - This program will take you down to Daniel Creek where we'll wade in the creek to search for aquatic critters to see what lives in the canyon's streams. For kids and adults ages 8+. Close-toed shoes that can get wet are required.
Meet at the Interpretive Center in the main day-use area.
Jr. Ranger Camp -Ages 6-12 Summerville Georgia
Monday, Jul 14, 2025 8:30 AM to 4 PM - James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA - Campers will be joining Rangers to learn archery basics, try their hand at fishing, and learn about the varied wildlife in the park. Ages 6-12 years old. This is a 2 day camp between 8:30am- 4pm. Registration in required. $45 registration fee. For registration or questions call 706-857-0826.
RED CLAY RESORT
At our resort, we are dedicated to ensuring that families and groups of all sizes have a fun, relaxing experience. Our large, spring-fed swimming pool provides a refreshing escape on hot summer days, with two diving boards and plenty of space to splash around. Our amenities include changing rooms, restrooms, and a concession stand to ensure that you have everything you need. We also offer corn hole, a volleyball court, a baby pool, and play areas suitable for all ages.
At Red Clay Resort, we have been providing unforgettable summer experiences to our friends and neighbors since the mid-'70s. We pride ourselves on constantly improving and expanding our offerings to ensure that you have the time of your life. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day by the pool, or a great way to bond with your family or friends, we have something for everyone!
Address: 5510 Red Clay Rd, Cohutta, GA
Hours: Daily 10AM to 6PM
TELLUS Science Museum -Cartersville, GA
Earth’s dynamic surface has created a varied and beautiful landscape, but it also creates disasters that harm human life and livelihood. These disasters challenge scientists to discover why they occur and how to predict them. The greater warning we have, the better we can prepare. In this exhibit you will find out about hurricanes and volcanoes, make a tornado, create an earthquake, and see a tsunami in action. You will also learn about how to prepare to keep your family safe in the face of disaster.
This exhibits runs through August 31st.
Click the picture above to go to the website to find out more and get tickets.
WILD ABOUT WEATHER
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10 AM - 4 PM
Members: FREE
Non-members: Regular Admission
Forecast: 100% chance of fun!
Meet meteorologists from Atlanta News First and learn more about the science behind forecasting the weather during a special panel all about meteorology. Ask questions, hear real stories, and see what reporting the weather from the front lines is like!
Celebrate the 67th anniversary of the Vann House's establishment as a historic site! We'll be hosting demonstrations of activities once part of daily life for early 19th century Cherokee and Moravian missionaries. Demonstrations will include hominy and corn grinding, wood working, leather britches, weaving, spinning, butter churning, doll making, ancient tools, hominy, black powder rifles, and more!
All activities are included in admission. Admission is $8.00 per person to be paid at the door. Georgia Historic Site Passes will not be accepted on this day. Activities are outdoors and weather permitting. There is no rain date for this event.
82 Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, GA, United States, Georgia 30705
CHATTANOOGA SUMMER HAPPENINGS!
Click the above button to see events happening at city parks in Chattanooga.
This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else, and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Chattanooga is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss!
Water Lantern Festival July 12th Children 8 and under will be free
Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience.
Click the above picture to go to the website for more information & tickets.
Join us for the Twilight Firefly Market, a magical night market happening at the iconic Chattanooga Choo-Choo on Saturday, July 12th, from 5pm to 10pm! As the sun sets, the marketplace comes alive with twinkling lights, offering a unique shopping experience under the stars.Explore an array of local artisans and makers featuring juried art, handcrafted goods, jewelry, and more. Enjoy live music and the vibrant energy of Chattanooga’s creative community in the warm summer evening. Don't miss this enchanting event perfect for all ages!
The Peach Festival inspires our talented Chattanooga Market vendors to incorporate peach flavors, smells, and peachy themes into their offerings today! Folks can enjoy treats such as fresh peach salsa, peach jams & jellies, peach pastries, peach cobbler, peach candles, peach lotions… And fresh picked peaches!
TUNES on the TARMAC
Join us for an evening of music, food & flight!
Live music by Shani Palmer & Ryan Oyer, Food Trucks, Yard Games,
Static Airplane Displays and more!
Friday, July 18th 6PM-9PM
Collegedale Airport
We are excited to invite you to our “Hot as Hades” event at Shop the Market at, hosted at the iconic Chattanooga Choo-Choo on Saturday, July 19th, from 10 AM to 5 PM!
Event Highlights:
• Spicy Produce: Explore a selection of hot peppers, including serrano, jalapeño, habanero, and ghost peppers.
• Condiments: Sample a variety of spicy barbecue sauces, mustards, and mayonnaises.
• Culinary Delights: Enjoy spicy appetizers, main courses, and desserts prepared by our talented vendors.
This event promises a fiery and flavorful experience for all spice enthusiasts. We can’t wait to see you there! Free to enter the Market.
Click the picture to learn more.
Kids Bowl Free Summer Program
Chattanooga Bowling Alleys that have the Kids Bowl Free Summer Program: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/all_centers.php
Winged Wisdom: Understanding Birds of Prey
Join us Saturday mornings to learn about the beauty and importance of our birds of prey within a local ecosystem. Every Saturday in July at 9am.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center 400 Garden Road Chattanooga, TN 37419
Join our wildlife staff for an up-close-and-personal look at some of our birds of prey. Our experts will guide you through understanding the majesty and strength of these beautiful birds so you can learn more about their way of life and better understand the impact humans have on birds of prey. Also learn what makes them unique and how their presence or absence in an area can tell us a lot about the health of that ecosystem.
If you haven't already signed it, please read and sign the general liability waiver before attending. Each adult attendee must sign this waiver to participate. A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for each child participating. Please provide email addresses for each adult (and parent/legal guardian of children) during sign-up.
RC Airshow Over Summit Airfield 2025
Get ready for an exhilarating day in the sky! Join us for the 3rd Annual RC Airshow Over Summit Airfield 2025 and witness jaw-dropping aerial stunts performed by some of the most skilled RC pilots around. Whether you’re an RC enthusiast or just looking for some amazing family fun, this event is packed with thrills for everyone!
Experience high-flying stunts and breathtaking maneuvers as skilled pilots showcase their talent. Enjoy the spectacular display of large-scale planes, drones, helicopters, gliders, rockets, and RC cars. Watch as these incredible machines defy gravity – the sky is their playground!
Fun for the Whole Family! Bring the lawn chairs and settle in for an unforgettable day. Food vendors will be on-site to keep you fueled and happy. There will also be a kidzone for kids. Get free entry tickets on our Eventbrite Page.
Gates Open: 8:00 AM
Admission: Free, with a $5 donation per car to support our RC Club.
Mark your calendars, tell your neighbors, and come enjoy a day of epic flying and family fun! We can't wait to see you there!
Beating the Summer Slide!
MATH PRACTICE
Summer is a great time to review those math facts. There are several free websites that will allow your child to practice math facts as well as keep them reviewing other math skills. Below are some different websites that offer free practice. Just keep learning!
https://pbskids.org/games/math
https://www.mathmammoth.com/practice/addition-single-digit
https://www.mathmammoth.com/practice/multiplication
https://www.multiplication.com/teach/practice-facts
SUMMER READING
Keep your child's learning on an upward trajectory over the summer months. Encourage them to read a little every day. Please click on the link below for 10 weeks of summer reading ideas.
Reading Rockets Summer Reading Ideas
Does your student need some extra help with Reading or Math?
Check below for tutoring information from one of our CCPS teachers.
FREE LEGO Magazine Subscription
Great for kids 5-9 years old, this printed magazine is sent to your home 5 times a year. Completely free of charge.
Catoosa County Library
The Library at Catoosa offers a variety of services, such as monthly activities for all ages, an outstanding Genealogy collection, and over 100,000 items in print and audiovisual formats to check out. At the library, they provide free Internet, access to Microsoft Office programs, GALILEO, GADD, and so much more! Our Catoosa County Library is a member of PINES, a public library lending network of more than 300 libraries throughout Georgia. Click the link to see more of what is happening at your local Library!
Click above to learn about the Catoosa Library Summer Reading Challenge 2025 which will run June 14th-July 26th!. You student can earn prizes, and there will be a photo challenge where you can win a Rock City Family Pass! The Kick Off Party will be on Saturday, June 14th at the Catoosa County Library from 10am-1pm!
Summer Bridge Information
These guides are from the GPB website. They contain ideas for how to get your child ready for school. Click on the grade your child will be entering next school year for some great tips!
This website also has guides for grades K-3rd https://getgeorgiareading.org/getting-ready-guides/
SUMMER HOLIDAY Virtual Rooms
Click above for the 4th of July Virtual Room!
Food & Health Summer Resources
Click the button above to see the dates and sites where the
YMCA Mobile Meals will serve kids ages 1 to 18.
Our food drop ministry provides food insufficient families in Catoosa/Walker counties with a box of a week or more of food. Bridge Builders meet to pack boxes, load cars and pray for families. Usually held on the 3 or 4th Saturday of each month alternating between Ridgeland High School and Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School.
Catoosa County & the State of Georgia are dedicated to supporting its residents by offering a wide range of valuable resources designed to assist citizens in various aspects of their lives.
Substitute Teachers Needed!
Tiger Creek is in need of substitute teachers. If you are interested in becoming a substitute please contact the school for more information. TCE Phone: 706-935-9890
Tiger Creek needs Bus Drivers!
Click on the School Bus picture to learn more about the School Bus Driver Recruitment Campaign at Tiger Creek Elementary