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A newly constructed baseball stadium under a cloudy sky, featuring empty stands and a well-maintained field. The modern building in the background has glass windows.
Sports
Opening Day at Erlanger Park is one month away
The Chattanooga Lookouts kick off the season on April 14 at their brand-new stadium — here’s what to know about Opening Week, parking, and food options.
March 12, 2026 03:10 PM
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Sarah Dickson
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Sports
Chattanooga named Team Base Camp host city for Auckland City FC
The Scenic City will be the home to this New Zealand soccer team this summer.
April 16, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate Earth Week in Chattanooga
Learn how you can join fellow Chattanoogans in celebrating Earth Week from Saturday, April 19 through Saturday, April 26.
April 16, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Celebrate the local arts scene during Arts Week
From music and theater to the art of recycling, get ready for a week dedicated to highlighting the creativity happening around Chattanooga.
April 14, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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City
Things about Chattanooga locals hope never change
We’re all about sharing the new and exciting things coming to the Scenic City, but here are some things Chattanoogans hope never change.
April 14, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Play Streets
Travel and Outdoors
Play Streets coming soon to Northern Chattanooga
Here’s a new way families can enjoy the outdoors in Chattanooga.
April 8, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
Coolidge Park featuring green grass and trees, a circular paved walkway with blue benches. The Walnut Street Bridge is in the background, slightly obscured by trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Take on Chattanooga’s Earth Month Challenge
See if you can check off all of these activities by the end of April.
April 4, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
A tranquil scene of a blue truss bridge spanning a wide river, with lush greenery in the foreground and a clear sky above, conveying serenity.
City
Chattanooga becomes North America’s first National Park City
After a nearly two-year long campaign, the Scenic City has gotten the official designation — find out what that means and how to celebrate.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Overview of Downtown Chattanooga showing Coolidge Park and the trees that span toward the mountain
City
Sprouting a greener city with the Chattanooga Tree Project
The Scenic City has launched a plan to plant thousands of trees — let’s see what the five-year journey entails.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Sign
City
Chattanooga’s sign ordinance receives first update in 25 years
The long-awaited sign ordinance update has been approved — here’s a breakdown of the key changes.
April 2, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
Aerial view of a vibrant city park by the Tennessee River. Features include a cafe, restaurant, pier, green spaces, and a baseball field, bordered by trees.
City
The Riverfront Parks project enters final draft planning
The ongoing project to transform Chattanooga’s Riverfront has entered its final stages in the planning process + the community is invited to leave feedback on the updates.
March 28, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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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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The blueprint to preserving the Cradle of Southern Appalachia
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September 25, 2025
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Get ready for the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
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September 25, 2025
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Volunteers in bright vests trim foliage along a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by lush, green trees. The scene conveys teamwork and nature conservation.
City
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
Fall foliage on the mountains (colors like yellow, orange, red, and green) and showing the Tennessee River
Travel and Outdoors
Five ways to see fall colors in Chattanooga
Whether you’re hiking, cruising, or road-tripping — these are the best ways to fall for Chattanooga this season.
September 22, 2025
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Give these Chattanooga live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
September 19, 2025
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City
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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NOOGAtoday | 3 sisters
15+ things to do in Chattanooga this fall
From pumpkin patches to porch concerts, these fall events are the perfect way to enjoy the season.
September 16, 2025
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