Feathers and Fruit

Canning 101: Spiced Apples
2023-09-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. Suite 108, Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
Learn how to can using the water bath method!
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to can and learn some tricks of the trade with water bath canning. You’ll can spiced apples and take home a quart of your very own!
Please note: All supplies included.
Min of 4 students, Max of 11 students
About the teacher:With no agricultural experience prior to purchasing her Soddy Daisy farm in 2016, Jessie Gantt-Temple grew Feathers & Fruit from six blueberry bushes to almost 30 and caring for over 200 chickens. Her husband, Robert, grew up on a farm, so with his support and knowledge, she has now been a successful chicken and orchard famer for seven years supplying places like Lupi’s & St. John’s. She is currently the Main St. Farmers Market President and has been since 2019, shortly after she left a five-year Crabtree Farms’ workshare partnership. Once elbow deep in the local food community, Jessie found that many farmers suffered from excess crops so she began canning to help decrease waste and preserve good food. Teaching her classes since 2019, Jessie ensures her teaching method will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully preserve in your own home. She also has a Bachelor’s in Journalism, was Assistant Editor of The Pulse, a radio disc jockey, liquor rep, and roller derby player so she is gregarious to say the least.

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Canning 101: Tomato Basil
2023-07-28 17:30 - 20:30 | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. Suite 108, Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
Learn how to can using the water bath method!
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to can and learn some tricks of the trade with water bath canning. You’ll can tomatoes and basil and take home a quart of your very own!
Please note: All supplies included.
About the teacher:
With no agricultural experience prior to purchasing her Soddy Daisy farm in 2016, Jessie Gantt-Temple grew Feathers & Fruit from six blueberry bushes to almost 30 and caring for over 200 chickens. Her husband, Robert, grew up on a farm, so with his support and knowledge, she has now been a successful chicken and orchard famer for seven years supplying places like Lupi’s & St. John’s. She is currently the Main St. Farmers Market President and has been since 2019, shortly after she left a five-year Crabtree Farms’ workshare partnership. Once elbow deep in the local food community, Jessie found that many farmers suffered from excess crops so she began canning to help decrease waste and preserve good food. Teaching her classes since 2019, Jessie ensures her teaching method will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully preserve in your own home. She also has a Bachelor’s in Journalism, was Assistant Editor of The Pulse, a radio disc jockey, liquor rep, and roller derby player so she is gregarious to say the least.

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Canning 101: Maters
2023-07-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States
Learn how to can in a casual, outdoor environment! Surrounded by woods & fresh air, you’ll get hands on with water bath canning as well as discover some pressure canning basics.
Classes are limited to 14 participants as a canner can only hold 7 quarts. See, you’re learning already!
By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own tomato sauce, jellies, applesauce & more!
$40/per person gets you 2.5 hours of class, a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh goodies.
Feel free to friends, food & byob (to drink every time I say “prep!”).
Contact Ashley Clayton at 423-493-9155 or email: aclayton@crabtreefarms.org for more information.
Please Note: Sometimes, we don’t make the ticket minimum, therefore, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you!
Refund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop for a full refund. To request a refund, please email Ashley Clayton at aclayton@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop, but it is too late to request a refund, you are welcome to gift to the workshop to someone else.

Defensive Pistol 1: Women Only
2023-05-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
This class is designed for both the handgun novice, experienced shooter, or anyone who wants to carry confidently & competently.
You wouldn’t pass your driving test one day and expect to win the Daytona 500 the next day. At Sequatchie School, we hear from folks time and again that “I have my permit”. Great! But do you know how to actually survive a defensive encounter?
The sad fact is a “Permit” doesn’t mean you know how to shoot. This class is designed for those who currently carry concealed, want to, or those who have never truly had professional training.
The AVERAGE gunfight in America is: less than 3 shots, at less than 3 yards, in less than 3 seconds. LESS THAN 9 FEET-AND ALL OVER IN UNDER 3 SECONDS!
This course starts with a class room portion on firearm safety, legalities of deadly force and proper mindset. We review shooting fundamentals, loading / unloading / reloading and then move to the range where we cover: Carry Weapon Selection, Weapon Manipulation, Stance, Grip. Sight, PictureSight, Alignment, Trigger Manipulation
Follow Through: If you have never had professional handgun instruction before, this is the class to start with. It is also the prerequisite for all of our more advanced handgun classes.
Required Equipment: Functional Pistol, any caliber. Semi-auto preferred, 2 Pistol Magazines, QUALITY Kydex or Leather Holster, 200 Rounds Pistol Ammo, Eye and Ear Protection, Weather Appropriate Clothing, Comfortable Shoes, Reusable Water Bottle & Snacks.
Registration: Secure spot with this $25 Non-Refundable Deposit. Remainder ($200) CASH ONLY due upon arrival. No Checks. No Cards.
We shoot rain or shine.

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She Bop Garden Party
2023-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
Come see me! I’ll be running the Clothing Swap!

Bread To Beer
2023-04-15 | Wanderlinger Brewing, 1208 King St., Chattanooga, TN, 37403, United States
This annual event (which is only going to get bigger & bigger now that I’m involved) is on their second year.
I’ll be on location with Wanderlinger, New Terra Compost, Chattanooga Food Center, and Chattanooga Community Fridge plus Ocia Hartley will be on site revamping stale Niedlov’s bread into glorious savory & sweet masterpieces.
Wanderlinger will be serving bread made out of stale bread and collecting non-perishables for the Chattanooga Community Fridge PLUS 10% of all Wanderlinger sales will go to the Chattanooga Food Center.
Come see us from 11-2, snag all the things above & celebrate how our farm (& all the above businesses) decreases waste through feeding our animals, composting and other fun ways.

Get Food Smart TN - Food Waste Awareness Week
2023-04-10 - 2023-04-16 | TN
Get Food Smart TN – Food Waste Awareness Week
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is hosting a statewide food drive to educate all about food waste.
We are partnering with Lupi’s Pizza who will host the statewide food drive at all five locations from April 3-31st.

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Gaining Ground's Second Saturdays
2023-04-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Chattanooga Food Center, 1918 Union Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, United States
I’ll be hosting a live canning demonstration along with other fun stuff happening so come by and see me do what I do best then get some local groceries.

I’ll also have our canned good staples like pickled eggs, spiced apples, stewed maters & more for sale. Stop by & also enter your name to win an #Eggstravaganza basket.

Canning 101: Pickled Eggs
2023-04-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States

Canning 101: Pickled Eggs
2023-04-01 13:00 - 16:00 | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. Suite 108, Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
Learn how to can using the water bath method!
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to can and learn some tricks of the trade with water bath canning. You’ll pickle eggs and take home a quart of your very own!
Please note: All supplies included. Masks are optional.
About the instructor:
With no agricultural experience prior to purchasing her Soddy Daisy farm in 2016, Jessie Gantt-Temple grew Feathers & Fruit from six blueberry bushes to almost 30 and caring for over 200 chickens. Her husband, Robert, grew up on a farm, so with his support and knowledge, she has now been a successful chicken and orchard farmer for seven years supplying places like Lupi’s & St. John’s. She is currently the Main St. Farmers Market President and has been since 2019, shortly after she left a five-year Crabtree Farms’ workshare partnership. Once elbow deep in the local food community, Jessie found that many farmers suffered from excess crops so she began canning to help decrease waste and preserve good food. Teaching her classes since 2019, Jessie ensures her teaching method will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully preserve in your own home. She also has a Bachelor’s in Journalism, was Assistant Editor of The Pulse, a radio disc jockey, liquor rep, and roller derby player so she is gregarious to say the least.

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Water Bath Canning 101: Pickled Onions
2023-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave. Suite 108, Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
Learn how to can using the water bath method!
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to can and learn some tricks of the trade with water bath canning. You’ll pickle onions and take home a quart of your very own!
Please note: All supplies included. Masks are optional.
About the teacher:
With no agricultural experience prior to purchasing her Soddy Daisy farm in 2016, Jessie Gantt-Temple grew Feathers & Fruit from six blueberry bushes to almost 30 and caring for over 200 chickens. Her husband, Robert, grew up on a farm, so with his support and knowledge, she has now been a successful chicken and orchard famer for seven years supplying places like Lupi’s & St. John’s. She is currently the Main St. Farmers Market President and has been since 2019, shortly after she left a five-year Crabtree Farms’ workshare partnership. Once elbow deep in the local food community, Jessie found that many farmers suffered from excess crops so she began canning to help decrease waste and preserve good food. Teaching her classes since 2019, Jessie ensures her teaching method will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully preserve in your own home. She also has a Bachelor’s in Journalism, was Assistant Editor of The Pulse, a radio disc jockey, liquor rep, and roller derby player so she is gregarious to say the least.

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Canning 301: Veg Stock
2023-02-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States
Want to get some hands-on experience, using tricks of the trade with pressure canning?
Then you don’t want to miss this pressure canning class, in our farm kitchen, with canning master, Jessie, from Feathers & Fruit!
You must be knowledgeable in water bath canning before taking this class as we will not go over any basics, solely pressure canning techniques since pressure canning takes longer.
By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own savory, low acidic items!
Feel free to BYOB and snacks!
$40/per person gets you 3 hours of education and a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh veggie stock!
Contact Ashley Clayton at 423-493-9155 or email: aclayton@crabtreefarms.org for more information.
Please Note: Sometimes, we don’t make the ticket minimum, therefore, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you!
Refund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop for a full refund. To request a refund, please email Ashley Clayton at aclayton@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop, but it is too late to request a refund, you are welcome to gift to the workshop to someone else.

Pistol Basic & Safety: Couples Edition
2023-02-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Class is $225/per couple & you’ll reserve your seat with a $25 non-refundable single deposit online then pay the balance of $200 in cash when you arrive to class. With that, y’all get five hours with Sequatchie School for Self Reliance & Survival Skills founder Bradley Bleasdale who has over forty years of experience using handguns & rifles.
This class is designed for both the handgun novice, experienced shooter, or anyone who wants to carry confidently & competently. Having a permit doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to shoot.
Whether you’ve had professional gun safety courses or not, this class provides opportunity for all skill levels to better their stance, grip, trigger manipulation & more!
You will need to supply your own pistol (of any caliber; semi-autos preferred), a quality holster & your own ammunition. Also bring a reusable water bottle. We can supply safety glasses & hearing protection. Max participants– 5 couples.
If you are interested in taking this course but do not have a pistol, please email Brad at SequatchieSchool@protonmail.com.

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Blueberry Pruning
2023-02-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to prune blueberry bushes in a fun outdoor, hands-on setting on a farm! You will get some Blueberry 101 print outs too!
Learn how to prune blueberry bushes in a fun outdoor, hands-on setting on a farm! You will get some Blueberry 101 print outs to take home along with a bucket of Blueberry Acidity Amendments that are sure to help make an upcoming fruitful season!

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Blueberry Pruning
2023-02-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States
More Information Coming Soon!

Tie the Knot: A Ropes Class
2022-12-29 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States

MAINx24 - 80's At Main Line Ink
2022-12-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Main Line Ink, 317 E Main St., Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
We’ll have food focused & farm theme gifts like:
• Naughty or Nice Bloody Mary Baskets
• Rooster Spur necklaces
• FeathERYthing Wreaths & Bouquets
• Bloom Where You’re Planted seed cards
• & More!

Pressure Canning 101
2022-12-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States
Want to get some hands-on experience, using tricks of the trade with pressure canning? Then you don’t want to miss this pressure canning class, in our farm kitchen, with canning master, Jessie, from Feathers & Fruit!
You must be knowledgeable in water bath canning before taking this class as we will not go over any basics, solely pressure canning techniques since pressure canning takes longer.
Classes are limited to 7 participants as that is how many quarts a canner can hold. See, you’re learning already!
By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own savory, low acidic items!
Feel free to BYOB and snacks!
$40/per person gets you 1.5 hours of class, a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh stock (veggie or chicken–not sure yet but it’ll be yummy)!
Contact Ashley Clayton at 423-493-9155 or email: aclayton@crabtreefarms.org for more information.
Please Note: Sometimes, we don’t make the ticket minimum, therefore, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you!
Refund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop for a full refund. To request a refund, please email Ashley Clayton at aclayton@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop, but it is too late to request a refund, you are welcome to gift to the workshop to someone else.

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Pistols & Pumpkins: Basic Pistol Safety & Marksmanship
2022-11-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn basic pistol skills, with an emphasis on safety. Targets will be pumpkins because…why not.
This class is designed for both the handgun novice, experienced shooter, or anyone who wants to carry confidently & competently.
You get five hours with Sequatchie School for Self Reliance & Survival Skills founder Bradley Bleasdale who has over forty years of experience using handguns & rifles along with hands-on learning.
This class is designed for both the handgun novice, experienced shooter, or anyone who wants to carry confidently & competently. Having a permit doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to shoot. Whether you’ve had professional gun safety courses or not, this class provides opportunity for all skill levels to better their stance, grip, trigger manipulation & more!
Cost of class is $225 with an online reservation of $25 to hold your seat then the $200 remainder is due upon arrival.
You will need to supply your own pistol (of any caliber; semi-autos preferred), a quality holster & your own ammunition. If you are looking to attend this class to understand what first firearm to purchase then bring $40 cash to cover loaned ammo & firearm during the class. At no cost, we can supply safety glasses & hearing protection during the class.
Coffee & water will be provided. Bring a reusable water bottle & coffee cup as well as lunch/snacks.
Max 10 participants; minimum age 10 years old.

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Wreath Making
2022-11-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
A hands-on outdoor creative experience shaping weeping willow wreaths & decorating them using local flowers, herbs, feathers & more!
For this two-hour class, we’ll provide the weeping willow branches & instruction to handcraft a beautiful wreath along with an already completed wreath–so that’s two wreaths to take home!! You’ll have time to decorate one wreath with ribbon, pine cones, wildflowers, herbs, feathers & more.
Class will be outdoors rain or shine so dress appropriately. Bring a reusable water bottle and beverages of your choice. Not sure if tapas (pickled items, cheese & crackers) will be provided but if so, it will be an additional charge.

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Costume (clothing) SWAP
2022-09-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Inversions | Circus Arts & Performance Center, 2315 Cannon Ave., Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
Want to revamp your Halloween costume collection? Tired of wearing the same get up at theme parties? Ready to purge your box of dress up garments?
Bring at least 3 costumey items (feather boas, boots, hats, good ol costumes, etc) & that will give you a pass to search through mounds of new-to-you stuff that could take your 2022 Halloween to the next level.
We will accept everyday clothes too as items leftover will go to Northside Neighborhood House. However, we prefer to hype up everyone’s Halloween this year.
In true Sunday Brunch tradition, Inversions will host a donation bar with Mimosas, Screwdrivers & Bloody Marys. All donations go to fixing their roof & other structural problems that occurred from the last hurricane season.
There will be some vendors selling fun costumey things. If you’re interested in being a vendor, email Jessie@feathersandfruit.com

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Gourd Goddess Workshop
2022-09-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
A hands-on outdoor creative experience decorating locally grown gourds under the Harvest Moon sky.
We’ll provide the big beautiful gourds, ribbon, paint, wildflowers, herbs & other craft items. All you have to bring is your creativity to create your own Gourd Goddess. Design her to celebrate any or all of the four seasons, the four elements or maybe even your fourth decade around the sun.
Class will be outdoors rain or shine so dress appropriately. Bring a reusable water bottle and beverages of your choice. Not sure if tapas (pickled items, cheese & crackers) will be provided but if so, will be an additional charge.

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Canning 101: Spiced Apples
2022-09-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to can in a casual, outdoor environment! Surrounded by woods & fresh air, you’ll get hands on with water bath canning as well as discover some tricks of the trade with pressure canning.
Classes are limited to 14 participants as a canner can only hold 7 quarts. See, you’re learning already! By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own tomato sauce, jellies, applesauce & more!
$40/per person gets you 2.5 hours of class, a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh no sugar added spiced apples, and 30 minutes in my private inventory containing items that will never be for public sale.
Feel free to byob, friends and food.
MASKS: Because we will be outdoors & everyone will have their own 6ft workspace, masks are NOT required

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Canning 101: Spiced Apples
2022-09-09 | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37407, United States

Workout On Wheels
2022-09-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Inversions | Circus Arts & Performance Center, 2315 Cannon Ave., Chattanooga, TN, 37408, United States
Sweat & smile while having fun on skates. Costumes encouraged. Skates & safety gear required.
Do you have skates but haven’t found the right place or time to get your skills, sweats & silliness on?!
Come with a full set of safety gear (knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards & helmet), decked out in your best Jane Fonda ensemble (costumes encouraged) & get ready to Workout On Wheels!
The Inversions studio is one of the most welcoming indoor, spacious set ups that encourages unconventional physical arts so its become a perfect place to gain some miles & smiles while losing weight.
*Weight loss not guaranteed; belly laughs and cheeks hurting from laughing are a definite.
*Certifiable instructor.
*No rentals available so you must bring your own gear. Water fountain, hula hoops & mats will be provided.
Class size is limited to 20 participants so space must be reserved prior to event.

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Blueberry Pruning
2022-08-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to prune blueberry bushes in a fun outdoor, hands-on setting on a farm!

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Basic Pistol Safety & Marksmanship
2022-08-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
This class is designed for both the handgun novice, experienced shooter, or anyone who wants to carry confidently & competently.
You get five hours with Sequatchie School for Self Reliance & Survival Skills founder Bradley Bleasdale who has over forty years of experience using handguns & rifles along with hands-on learning.
Having a permit doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to shoot. Whether you’ve had professional gun safety courses or not, this class provides opportunity for all skill levels to better their stance, grip, trigger manipulation & more!
Cost of class is $225 with an online reservation of $25 to hold your seat then the $200 remainder is due upon arrival.
You will need to supply your own pistol (of any caliber; semi-autos preferred), a quality holster & your own ammunition. If you are looking to attend this class to understand what first firearm to purchase then bring $40 cash to cover loaned ammo & firearm during the class. At no cost, we can supply safety glasses & hearing protection during the class.
Coffee & water will be provided. Bring a reusable water bottle & coffee cup as well as lunch/snacks.
Max 10 participants; minimum age 10 years old.

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Canning 101: Maters
2022-07-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Feathers & Fruit, 9320 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, TN, 37379, United States
Learn how to can in a casual, outdoor environment! Surrounded by woods & fresh air, you’ll get hands on with water bath canning as well as discover some tricks of the trade with pressure canning.
Classes are limited to 14 participants as a canner can only hold 7 quarts. See, you’re learning already! By the end of the class, you will walk away with the confidence to can your own tomato sauce, jellies, applesauce & more!
$40/per person gets you 2.5 hours of class, a quart of your own flavorful farm fresh basil garlic tomato sauce, and 30 minutes to shop my private inventory containing items that will never be for public sale.
Feel free to byob, friends and food.
MASKS: Because we will be outdoors & everyone will have their own 6ft workspace, masks are NOT required

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