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Airports and Transportation
Passenger trains could be coming to Chattanooga
The new route that would link Chattanooga to three major cities in the region.
December 16, 2025 03:10 PM
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Sarah Dickson
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City
What to know about Chattanooga’s noise ordinance
Loud music, yelling, and fireworks — here’s what’s okay (and what’s not) after 8:30 p.m.
December 10, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Entertainment
Holiday light displays in the Chattanooga area
Neighborhoods, parks, and local attractions are sparkling this season.
December 5, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Education
Chattanooga Library unveils five-year strategic plan
It focuses on access, facilities, outreach, partnerships, and new offerings — with goals that evolve each year.
December 3, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Nonprofits
Giving Tuesday in Chattanooga
Here are some ways to give back locally during this national day of giving.
December 1, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Play
50+ volunteer opportunities in Chattanooga
‘Tis the season for giving back, and we’ve got lots of ways to do it.
November 20, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
Your 2025 MAINx24 guide
Southside’s 24-hour festival, MAINx24, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 this year. Here’s the need-to-know-info.
November 18, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Give for Good this season: Support our local YMCA
Here’s how you can help the local nonprofit during the season of giving.
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City
How bad is the traffic in Chattanooga?
Spoiler alert: It’s not great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
November 11, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Chattanooga installs smart traffic systems to ease congestion
New vehicle detection technology is expected to help traffic flow more smoothly and improve safety across the city.
November 10, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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2025 BlueCross Bowl kicking off in Chattanooga
The three-day event will bring 18 teams — and a big boost — to the Scenic City.
December 3, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Business
Our Chattanooga-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 26, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Travel and Outdoors
10 places to buy live Christmas trees around Chattanooga
From choose-and-cut farms to festive pop-up lots, here’s where you can find the perfect tree this holiday season.
November 24, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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History
Where did Chattanoogans shop in the 1950s?
We take a look back in time as the Scenic City gears up for another busy shopping season.
November 21, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Culture
Festive Forest returning to downtown Chattanooga
Miller Park is about to become a winter wonderland.
November 20, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Play
The most unique places to stay in Chattanooga
From luxury treehouses to cozy cottages, Chattanooga is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
November 17, 2025
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Food
Community luncheon Gratefull returns for its 10th year
Thanksgiving season is here — fill your plate with community and gratitude.
November 12, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Chattanooga
Check out some dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner this year.
November 10, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025
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Business
Veterans Day deals in Chattanooga
Whether you’re a retired service member or active-duty, these places are extending a “thank you” with special offers.
November 6, 2025
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Sarah Dickson