Kristen Templeton

Kristen Templeton

Senior City Editor, NOOGAtoday

Kristen is based in Chattanooga, TN and has contributed to publications in DNAinfo, Gothamist, The Media Project, and Religion Unplugged. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Journalism and formerly served as the Publications Editor for Southeast TN Woman Magazine. She loves reading, having a good cup of coffee, and tending to her houseplants.

Asheville skyline from a distance with white and purple clouds above it.
Culture
7 random acts of kindness to spread the love in Asheville
From simple gestures to volunteering your time, put a smile on your neighbor’s face and celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week.
February 15, 2024
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Rita Lorraine Hubbard and Ms. June Scobee Rodgers, surrounded by the Heritage Center's 2024 Teacher Fellow Cohort, hold the future children's books centered on Medal of Honor and Space Medal of Honor recipients.
Culture
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center to collaborate with local author
Get ready for two new children’s books written by local author Rita Lorraine Hubbard that will tell the stories found at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
February 15, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Revelator
Food
Asked: Which closed Chattanooga businesses do you miss most?
Chattanooga has seen its fair share of restaurant closures and subsequent takeovers. We want to know which closed businesses you still dream about.
February 13, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Maclellan Island
Culture
What you need to know about the Maclellan Island prescribed burn
The Chattanooga Audubon Society announced it will conduct a prescribed burn at Maclellan Island in late February or early March. Here’s the need-to-know information.
February 9, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | SDCL Funky Bookmark Contest
Culture
SDCL hosts Funky Bookmark Art Contest in collaboration with ArtsBuild
Time-hop back to the 1970s with the Soddy-Daisy Community Library’s Funk Bookmark Art Contest.
February 9, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A faint rainbow over the Ryman Auditorium, a music venue that was originally constructed as a church in the late 1800s.
Culture
Random acts of kindness to brighten up Nashville
From simple gestures to volunteering your time, put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 8, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
NOOGAtoday | Tivoli
Culture
Tivoli Theatre Foundation to launch high school musical theater awards program
Introducing The Jewel Awards, a high school musical theater awards program that will aim to support theater in regional schools.
February 7, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Sports
Where to watch the Super Bowl + grab game day food in Chattanooga
Plus, some fast facts about this year’s game.
February 7, 2024
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | Niedlov's
Culture
City Editor Kristen’s 28 favorite things in Chattanooga
To celebrate her 28th birthday, City Editor Kristen wanted to share her 28 favorite things about Chattanooga.
February 5, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Emerging Producers Programs
Culture
River City Co. announces cohort for its Emerging Producers Program
Read about the six members of River City Co.'s inaugural Emerging Producers Program.
February 5, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Paving update
City
How to report potholes in Chattanooga
Don’t just avoid the potholes you see — do your part to help the city get them fixed.
February 1, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Giraffe
Culture
Chattanooga Zoo releases 2024 schedule of conservation days
Visit the zoo on these days to learn more about the zoo’s conservation and preservation efforts.
February 1, 2024
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Plan Ahead: 8 events to attend in February 2024
Mark your calendars for these must-attend events happening in Chattanooga this February.
January 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Boccaccia
Play
Local birthday perks in Chattanooga
Celebrating a birthday? Check out these local perks you can redeem in Chattanooga.
January 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The Back Nine
Culture
Try This: Take a swing at The Back Nine
Golf enthusiasts and newbies alike are invited to take a swing at newly opened golf simulator spot, The Back Nine.
January 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | UTC autonomous vehicle
UTC unveils its first autonomous vehicle for data-collecting
You may see this autonomous vehicle roaming downtown collecting data for UTC to make Chattanooga’s streets and public spaces safer and more efficient.
January 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Houston Museum renderings
Culture
Houston Museum to undergo renovations and expansion
Read more to see what’s in store for the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts.
January 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Three sculptures displayed outside in the snow.
Culture
See the “Sarcophagi” art installation on UTC’s campus grounds
A portion of Adam Parker Smith’s “Sarcophagi” is now on display on the campus grounds of UTC.
January 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Skyline Loft
City
Ruby Falls debuts Skyline Lofts
The Skyline Loft venue space is the newest addition to Ruby Falls.
January 22, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Songwriters week
Culture
Participate in the qualifying rounds for Tennessee Songwriters Week
Local songwriters can compete for a position in the Tennessee Songwriters Weeks qualifying rounds beginning on Friday, Jan. 26.
January 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | birds
Culture
Where to pursue a new hobby in Chattanooga
In honor of National Hobby Month, here are some spots in town where you can pursue a new hobby.
January 16, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Argentina's Ninos
Culture
Explore Argentine culture with the Creative Discovery Museum
“Argentina’s Niños” recently opened at the Creative Discovery Museum aiming to connect children and families in Chattanooga with Argentine culture.
January 16, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Live
Unwritten rules of Sacramento
Tell us you’re from Sac without telling us you’re from Sac.
January 16, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Chickens in Ybor City. They are strutting through leaves at Centennial Park.
Live
Unwritten rules of the Tampa Bay area
Tell us you’re from Tampa Bay without telling us you’re from Tampa Bay.
January 16, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
NOOGAtoday | Riverwalk
Culture
Walking trends in Chattanooga
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Chattanooga compares.
January 12, 2024
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | Concerts
Culture
Upcoming music and theater events in Chattanooga
Get ready to mark your calendars for these upcoming music + theater events happening in Chattanooga.
January 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
Business
First-ever cohort announced for Sustainable Mobility Accelerator
Learn more about the five startups participating in the first-ever cohort for The Company Lab + gener8tor’s Sustainable Mobility Accelerator.
January 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Food
Local mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Chattanooga
Sip on these non-alcoholic drinks in Chattanooga, TN.
January 8, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Unity Group’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Celebration lineup
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Unity Group of Chattanooga’s annual week of celebration.
January 4, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | 10th Street murals
Culture
EPB opens call for artists to complete 10th Street murals
Local artists are encouraged to apply to help complete the final installation of EPB’s 10th Street murals project.
January 4, 2024
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