Where to watch:
For a list of area eclipse-watching events, check out today’s Life
› Eclipse giveaway: Local law firm Warren & Griffin will give away a 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible on Aug. 21. To enter, you must like, share and comment on the image found on the firm’s Facebook page; sign up in person at either office (sixth floor of the Dome Building, 736 Georgia Ave. in Chattanooga or 300 W. Emery, Suite 108, in Dalton, Ga.) or sign up online at www.warrenandgriffin.com/mitsubishi-giveaway.
› Golfing and eclipse watching: The Project Access Golf Classic at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club features wide open spaces along the Tennessee River for viewing the eclipse. The tournament’s shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Cost is $200 per individual player, $800 per team. Register at www.paclassic.eventbrite.com.
› NASA megacast: Visitors to the Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., between noon and 3 p.m. are invited to watch NASA’s eclipse megacast in the auditorium of the River Journey Building, featuring images captured by three NASA aircraft, more than 50 high-altitude balloons and astronauts aboard the International Space Station. $29.95 adults, $8.95 children 3-12. www.tnaqua.org.
› Rock the Eclipse: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, is touting Lover’s Leap as “the best vantage point in Chattanooga” to watch the eclipse. David Karnes and friends from J103 will be onsite from noon to 3 p.m. with activities and prizes. Safety glasses will be available for $2 while supplies last. $19.95 adults, $11.95 children 3-12. 706-820-2531, www.seerockcity.com.
› Viewing party: Guests will meet at 1 p.m. at GreenSpaces,
63 E. Main St., “to get jazzed up” for the eclipse then head to The Crash Pad, 29 Johnson St., for viewing at 2:30 p.m. Viewing glasses, snacks and beverages will be provided. Purchase a solar raffle ticket to win a $20,000 solar energy system. Free. www.greenspaceschattanooga.org (click on Events for calendar listing).
› View the eclipse: Purchase a membership or daily admission to Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center and receive a free pair of eclipse viewing glasses, while supplies last. Officials say the eclipse is partial but still highly visible from the property at 400 Garden Road and lasts from 1:02 to 3:58 p.m. 423-821-1160