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Your horoscope in Chattanooga neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
January 16, 2026 02:06 PM
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Haley Bartlett
A young smiling woman wearing a flower garland is elbow deep in bunches of flowers at the Folk and Fairy Festival.
Events
Don your wings for the Fairy & Folk Festival
The Fairy & Folk Festival returns May 24-25 at Audubon Acres.
April 21, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A woman in a green jacket measuring a compost pile with a thermometer under a metal roof. She appears focused, with firewood stacked nearby.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Chattanooga
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
April 21, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
How to celebrate Chattanooga Burger Week
Chattanooga Burger Week is back for another round in the Scenic City, featuring burger deals and a friendly competition among local eateries.
April 18, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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
Learn to cook at the J.A. Henry Community YMCA
The YMCA debuted a new Teaching Kitchen which will host cooking classes starting in May 2025.
April 15, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Shots from HAMILTON, including two actors holding hands, a number of actors standing on a dimly lit set, and two actors standing face to face talking in period clothing.
Sponsored
Sing it with us: Alex-an-der Ham-il-ton
For the first time ever, HAMILTON is coming to Nooga. Here’s what you can expect from the 16 upcoming performances.
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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
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Business
An update on the kombucha scene in Chattanooga
Looking for locally-made kombucha? Keep reading to meet who’s taking over the industry in the Scenic City.
April 11, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Artists announced for “The Hunter Invitational V”
See the nine artists who will be working on the fifth installment of this exhibition.
April 10, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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What’s in Rebecca Barron’s kitchen?
We sat down with Rebecca Barron, the culinary director for 5th & Taylor, Alleia, and 2nd American. She told us what she keeps in her fridge, plus the one ingredient that makes everything taste better.
June 20, 2025
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City
Master plans revealed for renovations of Finley Stadium
In a project titled Finley Stadium 2.0, the Stadium Corp. plans to give this beloved facility a fresh major upgrade.
June 19, 2025
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Play
Rainy day activities in Chattanooga
Don’t let the rain get you down, here’s a list of activities to do when the sun isn’t out in Chattanooga.
June 18, 2025
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Spending the longest day of the year in Chattanooga
The Scenic City is ready for the official start of summer — here is how to spend a full day around town.
June 17, 2025
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City
Communities Speak within the City of Chattanooga
A NYC-based research project has made its way to the Scenic City, allowing residents to provide feedback on local policies.
June 17, 2025
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Culture
Experiencing the Chattanooga Film Festival like a cinephile
The Chattanooga Film Festival is back for its 12th year, bringing local, regional, and international films to the Scenic City.
June 16, 2025
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Food
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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A pool surrounded by grey stone sits behind a black rail fence. In the background, a mountain juts out on a sunny day with a few clouds.
Culture
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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Culture
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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