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Arts
What happens when ballet meets bluegrass? See for yourself.
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City
How Chattanooga plans to improve downtown parking
The city has launched a multi-phase initiative to make parking easier for residents + travelers when enjoying the downtown area.
March 4, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
4 places to experience tulip season in Chattanooga
Tulip season has officially bloomed into action around the area — here’s where to pick the bulbs yourself around town.
March 4, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Q+A with Susan Vandergriff of The Happy Birdwatcher Co.
Hear more about this local entrepreneur’s business + how she landed on an upcoming episode of “Shark Tank.”
March 3, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Play
18 murals around Chattanooga
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
March 3, 2025
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Staff
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Real Estate
Breaking down 2025 house trends with Pratt Home Builders
Follow along as we analyze this year’s national and local trends that are on the horizon for new homes.
February 28, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Miller Park
Travel and Outdoors
Help River City Co. make this year’s plan for Miller Park
Share your ideas on how to utilize this downtown park space.
February 27, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Food
Foodie Favs: Bagels in Chattanooga
Check out this list of locally loved bagels around the Scenic City.
February 26, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | East Main Street Small Business Week
City
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at NOOGAtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 25, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Food
Farm to Table: Highlights from a conversation with Chef Erik Niel
We shared a table with local publication Food as a Verb for its speaker series — join the conversation with these highlights from a Q+A with a local chef.
February 24, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Culture on 4 returns featuring poet and novelist Ishmael Reed
Locals will have the opportunity to hear from one of Chattanooga’s greatest writers, Ishmael Reed.
February 21, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Swimming holes and pools in Chattanooga
Beat the heat by taking a refreshing dip in one of these local spots around + nearby town.
May 23, 2025
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Development
South Broad stadium gets named Erlanger Park in Chattanooga
Erlanger scored a home run in becoming the naming rights partner for South Broad stadium, the new home for the Chattanooga Lookouts.
May 22, 2025
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Hiking guide for Chattanooga
Check out these 25 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Chattanooga, TN for outdoor adventures.
May 21, 2025
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City
Breaking down Hamilton County’s FY26 proposed budget
Get an overview on key aspects being proposed from the Wamp Administration.
May 20, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Join the Little Debbie Muffin Man’s Birthday Tour
The mascot for Scenic City’s Little Debbie muffin snacks is celebrating his birthday in his hometown of Collegedale.
May 20, 2025
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City
How to use Chattanooga’s 311 service
Report a pothole, request graffiti removal, and get non-emergency help.
May 19, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Answering Reddit’s burning Chattanooga questions
The popular social media site has many ongoing conversations, so we found responses to some trending questions in Chattanooga.
May 16, 2025
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Culture
Why Chattanooga is the best city in Tennessee
We know we’re the best, but here’s some proof.
May 15, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
NOOGAtoday’s adult summer reading list
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including books by local organizations and recommendations from local bookstores.
May 14, 2025
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