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Haley Bartlett

City Editor

Haley Bartlett is a journalist based in Chattanooga, Tennessee who has written for publications such as the LA Canyon News and Chattanooga Times Free Press. She loves reading in coffee shops and finding funky home decor in thrift stores.

An A-frame modular home
Real Estate
MDLR Brands brings sustainable modular homes to Chattanooga
Headquartered in Chattanooga, MDLR Brands is bringing sustainable measures to the development world with Boxvana, a line of customizable prefabricated modular homes.
April 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Giant circular kites during Sculptures in the Sky
Culture
4 ways to spend 4/20 in Chattanooga
It appears that the Scenic City will have a little something for everyone to enjoy on 4/20 this year — let’s get into the major events happening.
April 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
St. Pete Records sign outside with "We Buy" underneath
Music
Record Store Day is vinyl-ly here in Chattanooga
It’s time to hit play because we’re spinning some tracks on where to get the best deals on Record Store Day around the Scenic City.
April 15, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Someone holding up a burger for Chattanooga Burger Week
Food
Celebrate Chattanooga Burger Week at one of these spots
Chattanooga Burger Week is back for another round in the Scenic City featuring burger deals and a friendly competition among local eateries.
April 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Tennessee River with a boat going through under the Market Street bridge and a view of the city
Culture
5 places Editor Haley hasn’t been in Chattanooga
Editor Haley here — I’m taking on a new challenge to broaden my scope of the Greater Chattanooga area. Follow along my journey as I try places I’ve never been.
April 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County mayor + superintendent
City
$3.1 million investments proposed for Hamilton County CTE programs
Hamilton County has proposed more than $3 million in funding to be invested in CTE programs across the county — read along to find out where.
April 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
HCOEM staff launching their new emergency notification service. REGROUP
City
Hamilton County debuts new emergency alert system, REGROUP
The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management have launched REGROUP, an emergency alert platform for residents to use from their phones.
April 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The outside of the federal courthouse downtown
City
Updates on the new federal courthouse in Chattanooga
In case you missed it, there have been ongoing discussions of erecting a new courthouse for Chattanooga — let’s discuss where the plans are.
April 10, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
R&B artist Usher on stage
Culture
Chattanooga-native Usher to receive a key to the city
R&B artist Usher will return home for a special community celebration where he will receive the Key to the City of Chattanooga.
April 10, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Picnic with flowers and crackers
Travel and Outdoors
Plan the perfect picnic in Chattanooga
Get ready to grab your blankets and stock your baskets — it’s picnic season.
April 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A chihuahua dressed as a spider to participate in the Running of the Chihuahuas event
Culture
Get ready for the 2024 Running of the Chihuahuas
Presented by local radio station Hits96, the annual Running of the Chihuahuas is back for another year under the First Horizon Pavilion, and we’re here to tell you all the yappy details.
April 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Folks shopping at the Plant Nursery at Reflection Riding
Culture
Get ready for the Wild Wander: Plant Natives Weekend
The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones, a group dedicated to connecting the community to native plants, will host a Plant Natives Weekend festival to showcase all things nature.
April 4, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Picture of our health graphic for 2024 showing chronic disease risk numbers
City
Hamilton County’s “A Picture of Our Health” report for 2024
The Hamilton County Health Department has released the “A Picture of Our Health” assessment for 2024 — the first update since 2019. Let’s see some of the notable changes and data from the last five years.
April 4, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Passover kosher meals
Culture
Get kosher items for your Passover meals
The Jewish Federation of Chattanooga will be taking requests for kosher items for local families to enjoy during their Passover celebrations.
April 2, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGA | Audubon Summer Camp
Culture
22+ summer camps for the kiddos in Chattanooga
We know spring just began, but it will be summertime before you know it — which means no school for the kids. Want them to enjoy some interactive, educational, and all around fun activities this season? Here are some local summer camps to check out.
March 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Nooga.spring
Wellness
Spring clean your life with Scenic City Neurotherapy
Local wellness group Scenic City Neurotherapy recently launched a 31-day “Spring Clean Your Life” challenge + we’re partnering up to provide you all with ways to take some screen breaks this week.
March 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Graphic showing a map of Chattanooga and yellow pins at locations of projects.
City
8 local projects secured by Community Project Funds
Through federal Community Project Funds secured by Chattanooga’s congressman, eight local development and expansion projects will soon begin throughout the city.
March 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Rendering of the side of US-27 showing new landscape from the Riverfront to West 6th Street
Development
Beautification coming to the Riverfront side of US-27
Through funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Chattanooga’s stretch of US-27 (through the Riverfront area) will soon undergo a first-of-its-kind landscaping project.
March 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A collage of four photos — from left to right: a man mountain biking in creek-like area, a white house on the side of the mountain with green trees, a view of a city, and folks lining up on the side of a beach.
City
The Chattanooga area joins the Coalition of Hip Hideaways
As a way to continue its mission of responsible growth for the tri-state Chattanooga region, Thrive Regional Partnership has joined national partners to be a part of the Coalition of Hip Hideaways.
March 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | pizza bracket
Culture
Vote in NOOGAtoday’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in Chattanooga? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 25, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Chatt It Up Sports podcast being taped with 4 guys at a table with microphones and sports merch on the table.
Sports
Tune in to the “Chatt It Up Sports” podcast
We’ve got a new local podcast for you all to enjoy, giving listeners weekly sports talk, guest appearances, and more — let’s chat about “Chatt It Up Sports.”
March 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Parks + Outdoors Advisory Committee
City
What to expect from the new Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee
We recently shared news of who will be on the new Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee — now, they’ve conducted their first meeting and we’re giving the inside scoop on what’s to come.
March 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Stream bank
Culture
Join WaterWays for a Watershed Scavenger Hunt
In celebration of World Water Day on Friday, March 22, local nonprofit WaterWays is hosting a scavenger hunt throughout the Chattanooga area — read along for tips on how to discover the hidden painted rocks.
March 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The road system heading into downtown from the highway with a flowering tree.
City
$4 million to improve pedestrian safety + connect communities in Chattanooga
The US Department of Transportation has granted the City of Chattanooga two federal grants that will be used to study and design pedestrian-friendly infrastructure that will connect more areas of the city together.
March 15, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
market city center
City
Proposed changes to Chattanooga’s PILOT program
The City of Chattanooga will consider reforming parts of the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) program as it pertains to affordable housing. Let’s discuss what the changes are and what it can mean for residents.
March 13, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A field of double tulips that are blooming, with reddish/orangish petals
Culture
4 places to experience tulip season in Chattanooga
Tulip season has officially bloomed into action around the area, so we’ve created this helpful guide on local spots around the greater Chattanooga area to see the flowers yourself.
March 13, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Families playing in the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens, adults hula hooping with a child and the terminal station in the background
Culture
Plan Ahead: Chattanooga Outdoor Festival
Outshine Adventures is teaming up with Nomad Be Happy to bring a new festival to the Scenic City. Celebrate our green spaces with the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival, slated later in April.
March 7, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday's Daylist happy mountain folk singing on a blue and yellow background
Culture
Answered: What mood would be on Chattanooga’s Spotify daylist?
We asked you all to help us create a Chattanooga-inspired daylist — now, it’s time to set the mood right with these folk tunes.
March 7, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The team of La Paz Chattanooga sitting on a couch in front of a colorful mural in their office.
City
Community needs identified in La Paz’s survey
La Paz recently ran survey to better understand and identify the needs of the community — let’s dive into the results.
March 5, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | North Chattanooga
City
Meet the North Chattanooga Neighborhood Association
We’re kicking off our Chattanooga Neighborhood Association series with the North Chattanooga Neighborhood Association, a newer group that recently had its inaugural meeting. Find out what resources could be in your own backyard.
March 5, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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