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What happens when ballet meets bluegrass? See for yourself.
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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
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Travel and Outdoors
How Alter Eco Farms is fixing Chattanooga’s soil
Find out how a local farm is reintroducing biodiversity back into soil + how you can help your own gardens and farms.
April 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Sports
A look back on the Chattanooga Lookouts’ history
Explore this historic collection of Chattanooga’s beloved minor league baseball team.
April 4, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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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
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How to enjoy a Chattanooga Lookouts game
We’re putting together tips + tricks on having the best experience at AT&T Field with the Chattanooga Lookouts.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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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
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Business
330 Main introduces Chattanooga to kava cocktails
This bar in the Southside is bringing a new drinking experience to the Scenic City, let’s get into it one sip at a time.
April 1, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
Foodie Favs: Southern food in Chattanooga
Check out this list of locally loved Southern food in the Scenic City.
April 1, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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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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Culture
Fiber Arts Bash returns to the downtown library
Calling all fiber arts enthusiasts, needle-less to say, this event is for you.
March 27, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Chattanooga Parking Authority introducing parking credit pilot program
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Unbury Chattanooga history by looking at these five animals that called the area home before they went extinct.
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Cool off with deals during Chattanooga Chill Week
The week-long celebration will offer $5 treats from small businesses in the city, including coffee, smoothies, and ice cream.
July 7, 2025
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Culture
Try new plant-based dishes in the Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge
The month-long event will focuse on highlighting meatless meals with exclusive menu items at 17 restaurants around the city.
July 2, 2025
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Outdoor dining options in Chattanooga
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Chattanooga’s many beautiful patios.
July 1, 2025
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Reflecting on 2.5 years of NOOGAtoday
City Editor Haley shares some of her favorite memories from her time at NOOGAtoday.
June 30, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Where to watch fireworks for the Fourth of July
Check out these local events to see fireworks and celebrate Independence Day in and around Chattanooga.
June 30, 2025
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City
Moves on Main: Homes for sale near Main Street
Want to live near it all? Check out these homes on the market.
June 27, 2025
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Iconic landmarks in Chattanooga
We’re giving you the 411 on the 423’s landmarks — from the Walnut Street Bridge to the Incline Railway. Learn about their history, fun facts, and just why Chattanoogans and visitors alike find them so iconic.
June 25, 2025
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Culture
4 research projects through UTC that are making headlines
Professors at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been hard at work on new discoveries — learn something new with us.
June 24, 2025
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Haley Bartlett