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Chattanooga Library unveils five-year strategic plan
It focuses on access, facilities, outreach, partnerships, and new offerings — with goals that evolve each year.
December 03, 2025 03:15 PM
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | James Baldwin Festival of Words
Culture
James Baldwin Festival of Words schedule announced
The Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas will host a festival to honor James Baldwin from Friday, Aug. 25-Sunday, Aug. 27.
August 13, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Field trip season has begun with ArtsBuild’s “Imagine!” program
ArtsBuild has partnered with seven organizations around the Scenic City to bring arts education to elementary school children — find out how to sign up for a field trip.
August 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Meet Daniel D. Smith, local author + US Navy veteran
We sat down with this Chattanooga author to discuss his fifth book and first novel, “The Biltmore’s Mona Lisa” — find out how his life has shaped the makings of this heist tale.
July 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
People dancing in a field to live music
Culture
Chattanooga to become a World of Bluegrass
Chattanooga Tourism Co. has announced the city’s newest festival for the next three years — tune in as we string the details together.
July 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Songbirds
Culture
Updated Arts Venue Guide released to support local arts
ArtsBuild has released its updated and expanded Arts Venue Guide, aimed at connecting local artists with helpful resources.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Smiley Face mosaic covering a pothole
Culture
Behind the mystery of the street smiley face mosaics
Have you stumbled upon these mysterious mosaics that have popped up around town, filling former potholes?
July 1, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | "Unearthing Boldness"
Culture
Public art unveiled in honor of Bessie Smith and Blue Goose Hollow
A new sculpture has been unveiled as part of the Bessie Smith + Blue Goose Hollow Artistic Trailhead Marker Project.
June 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
People walking around a tattoo convention
Culture
Blending the tattoo and literary worlds together
The folks from Main Line Tattoo are back for year four of this convention that blends the worlds of tattoos and books.
June 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | The Impressions
Culture
Songbirds debuts new Impressions exhibition at Downtown Library
See the new Impressions installation at the Chattanooga Public Library’s downtown location.
June 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Shop a portion of the 127 Yard Sale in Chattanooga
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