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Elegant porch decorated for fall with an array of pumpkins in various hues and sizes on steps. White double doors and classic railings create a cozy, welcoming ambiance.
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Trending this fall: Porch pumpkins
Skip the pumpkin patch and hire these local businesses to come and spruce up your landscaping with a seasonal touch.
September 29, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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The blueprint to preserving the Cradle of Southern Appalachia
A new tri-state collaboration will work to conserve natural areas found in Tennessee, Georgia + Alabama.
September 25, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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How to celebrate National Public Lands Day in Chattanooga
Two ways to get your hands dirty for a good cause this Saturday, Sept. 27.
September 23, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Dozens of Chattanooga neighborhoods are getting a glow-up
The city funding that’s helping build pride and stronger communities.
September 18, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Did you grow up in Chattanooga — or find it later in life?
We’re digging into the Scenic City’s migration patterns.
September 11, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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LGBTQ+ organizations and nonprofits in Chattanooga
A guide to the groups supporting, celebrating, and advocating for the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
September 3, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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After-work plans for every night of the week in Chattanooga
Need a reprieve from your usual 5-9 p.m. routine? Make after-work plans with these activities and events at local Chattanooga spots.
September 2, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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How to help those impacted by flash flooding in Chattanooga
Historic flooding on Tuesday, Aug. 12, left many Chattanoogans in crisis. Here’s how you can support them.
August 18, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Events
World of Bluegrass: What to know before you go
The IBMA World of Bluegrass® will be held in Chattanooga from Tuesday, Sept. 16, through Saturday, Sept. 20.
August 12, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Where would you put an outdoor library in Chattanooga?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in the Scenic City.
August 11, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Chattanooga Fall Coffee Week is here
Several coffee shops are offering deals on seasonal sips and pastries this week.
October 21, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Brush piling up? Here’s what to know before you light it up this burn season.
October 16, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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UTC professor takes solo journey to explore family history
Now, Karen Babine is sharing what she learned about identity, belonging, and the past.
October 15, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
Illuminated pumpkins with carved faces glow warmly in a wooded area. Strings of white and blue lights hang from trees, creating a spooky, festive atmosphere.
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12 ways to celebrate Halloween in Chattanooga
Whether you’re after family fun or adult thrills, here are some spooky events still happening this month.
October 14, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Entertainment
Six months out: A look inside Erlanger Park
From seating and snacks to preserved history, here’s what to expect at the new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts.
October 13, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Culture
Hit the road: An outdoors adventure to Knoxville, TN
Check out our tips for what to do, where to eat, and places to stay in the Scruffy City.
October 9, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Massive wastewater project coming into view in Chattanooga
How the $153M e2i2 project will help keep local waterways clean during heavy rain.
October 8, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
White and orange pumpkins stacked in a field in front of a barn
Travel and Outdoors
Go picking in these pumpkin patches around Chattanooga
It’s the season of the pumpkins, so we’re rounding up a list of places to go picking. Check out these patches, farms, and nurseries.
October 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A white house porch with a 'Highland Park Porchfest' banner and an American flag. A vibrant Pride flag hangs on the railing, surrounded by plants.
Culture
What to expect at this year’s Highland Park Porchfest
See your neighbor’s porch become a stage at this annual festival, offering free live music.
October 2, 2025
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Kristen Templeton