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Music
Nightfall returns to Miller Plaza this Friday
What to know before heading downtown for the free Friday night concert series.
April 27, 2026 12:00 AM
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | Big Nine
History
Learn the twists and turns of Chattanooga’s historic street names
Chattanooga has 185 years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
November 5, 2024
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City
Chattanooga donates city-owned land for affordable housing
In partnership with Chattanooga Land Bank Authority, the city is donating seven vacant lots to be developed, providing affordable housing.
November 4, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
Travel and Outdoors
$2 million of unspent city bonds to fund Chattanooga road projects
Thanks to a recent allocation of unspent bonds, six Chattanooga road projects have received investments.
November 1, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Fall
City
Chattanooga neighborhoods as top Halloween candies
Welcome to Chattanooga — Candy Land version.
October 30, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
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City
Weigh in on the draft of Plan Chattanooga
The City of Chattanooga has released the drafted vision of the first-ever citywide framework plan + you’re invited to provide feedback.
October 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Outdoor movies
Travel and Outdoors
3 ways to watch outdoor movies this fall
Get cozied up with your blankets and lawn chairs for these fall outdoor movie screenings in and around Chattanooga.
October 22, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Coolidge Park
City
Celebrate 25 years of Chattanooga’s Coolidge Park
One of Chattanooga’s most beloved landmarks Coolidge Park turns 25 this year — here’s how you can celebrate.
October 14, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Walker County’s Adventure Acres set to open in the spring
Walker County, GA’s first signature park Adventure Acres aims to provide the community with an activity hub.
October 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Experiencing the Chattanooga Film Festival like a cinephile
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Foodie Favs: Pasta in Chattanooga
Check out this list of locally loved pasta dishes around the Scenic City.
June 16, 2025
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Meet Swimply: the Airbnb of pools
Explore unique, rentable pools across Chattanooga for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.
June 12, 2025
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Celebrating the Chattanooga LGBTQ+ community through the arts
Here are two ways to get out and show pride within the local LGBTQ+ community this summer.
June 10, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Two men face a vintage steam locomotive marked "Southern 630." Nearby, videographers film, creating an atmosphere of historical and technical interest.
Culture
Locally made documentary on American railways hits Amazon
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker + Chattanoogan Dagan W. Beckett’s latest project can now be streamed.
June 10, 2025
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Culture
Step right up to the inaugural River City Fair in Chattanooga
There’s a new fair coming to town — get ready for a thrilling time over at the Tennessee Riverpark.
June 9, 2025
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Chattanooga R&B group CitiLimitz makes it on “America’s Got Talent”
This local group comprising three brothers is trading in the Scenic City for the stages in California.
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