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Cozy bookstore with a coral door, striped umbrella, and vibrant flower display. "Books Are Magic" sign evokes a whimsical, inviting atmosphere.
Small Business
Four local bookstores in the Chattanooga area
Where to find your next great read and support small business while you’re at it.
September 09, 2025 03:20 PM
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Sarah Dickson
A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "NOOGAtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
NOOGAtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 7, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Exterior of a motel with bright yellow chairs and palm trees and a mural with pastel colors of blue, orange, pinks, and yellows.
Travel and Outdoors
Enjoy a stay at The Groovy Nomad motel
Book a room at this renovated 1950s motel in nearby Trenton, GA.
November 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Fall trees and a war monument in a park
Events
3 ways to commemorate Veterans Day in Chattanooga
Veterans Day will be observed on Monday, Nov. 11 + we’re rounding up ways to celebrate and commemorate locals who have served in the US military.
November 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County Fair
Culture
What not to miss at the 2024 Hamilton County Fair
The Hamilton County Fair has released its three-day schedule of fun — here’s what you shouldn’t miss.
November 5, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Reindeer on the Riverfront
Culture
Plan Ahead: 8 events to attend in November 2024
Mark your calendar for these must-attend events happening in Chattanooga this November.
November 4, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A market inside of a house on a street with colorful red leaves around fall time as it pans to the rest of the street.
Culture
Asked: What is your favorite street in Chattanooga?
We want to hear about what you think the most lively streets in the city are — from the businesses you can frequent to the night life.
October 31, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Editor Haley at a farmers market with flowers
Culture
City Editor Haley’s 26 favorite things in Chattanooga
To celebrate her 26th birthday, City Editor Haley wanted to share her 26 favorite things in Chattanooga — from food to hidden gems.
October 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Replica of the Pinta ship in the water
Culture
Explore a replica of the 15th century Pinta
A floating museum has set sail and docked on Chattanooga’s riverfront — get a historical look inside one of the ships Columbus traveled on.
October 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Fringe Fest
Culture
Coming soon: Chattanooga’s first Fringe Fest
Get ready for two days full of performances and fun at the inaugural Fringe Fest.
October 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Room 311
Culture
Asked: Have you had a ghostly encounter in Chattanooga?
We’re looking for ghostly encounters to share with our readers on Halloween.
October 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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An art exhibit installation showing an Indian-inspired marketplace and a kid putting goods into a tote bag at the Spice Shop
Culture
Start 2025 with two new art exhibits at local museums
The Creative Discovery Museum + The Hunter Museum of American Art are debuting their first installations of the new year.
January 17, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
Culture
Weigh in on the need for a community performing arts center
Share your thoughts about a potential space dedicated to performing arts like music, dance, and theater in Chattanooga.
January 16, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
Harry Styles NPR Tiny Desk performance
Culture
Chattanooga musicians could be featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk
The public radio organization has opened up its annual contest to scout local talent across the nation for its infamous + intimate concert series.
January 15, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Cameras installed on a stoplight at an intersection showing a City Center banner and trees with fall leaves
City
$2 million traffic management solution to launch in Chattanooga
California-based lidar technology company Ouster will soon be deploying its Ouster BlueCity program at 120 intersections in the city.
January 15, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Railyards
City
One of Chattanooga’s most historic buildings: Urban Stack
Learn more about one of Chattanooga’s oldest standing buildings and its ties to the area’s historic railways.
January 14, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Urban Horticulture Supply
Culture
Winter gardening tips for Chattanooga
Learn how to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 14, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
NOOGA | The Terminal
History
“Somewhere on Google Maps” in Chattanooga
We’re testing out this internet trend with our very own Scenic City.
January 13, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A Visit Chattanooga sign pictured in front of the Tennessee Aquarium
Live
Chattanoogan 101: Our guide to becoming a Chattanooga resident
Becoming a new resident is easy with our Chattanoogan 101 guide to all things Chattanooga.
January 13, 2025
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Staff
NOOGAtoday | Laurel Dace
Travel and Outdoors
Join efforts to save the laurel dace from extinction
The Tennessee Aquarium is working to save this fish species that is only found in Chattanooga.
January 10, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Wooden City soup
Food
Where to get soup in Chattanooga
Thaw out from the cold weather with a bowl of warm soup.
January 10, 2025
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Kristen Templeton