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What happens when ballet meets bluegrass? See for yourself.
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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
NOOGAtoday | Duckboat
Culture
Guide to tours in Chattanooga
Explore the Scenic City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
October 24, 2024
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Business
Try this: Styling services by Reeves Mackenzie
Have your next dinner or garden party styled by local business, Reeves Mackenzie.
October 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
ESPN Cleveland brings back sports radio to the Chattanooga area
ESPN Chattanooga signed off early this year, but now, listeners can tune back in to Cleveland-based WCLE-FM.
October 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
Empty Bowls for a Chattanoogan cause
This annual fundraiser is back for another year of bringing the community together to raise awareness of food insecurity while sharing a meal.
October 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Outdoor movies
Travel and Outdoors
3 ways to watch outdoor movies this fall
Get cozied up with your blankets and lawn chairs for these fall outdoor movie screenings in and around Chattanooga.
October 22, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
10 activities for retired locals in Chattanooga
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Chattanooga.
October 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Tennessee Whiskey Festival
Events
Keep your spirits high at this year’s Tennessee Whiskey Festival
Sip your way through some of the best spirits Tennessee has to offer in the Choo Choo Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 26.
October 21, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Sweater weather has arrived in Chattanooga
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 18, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
NOOGAtoday | Boo in the zoo
Culture
14 Halloween events to attend in Chattanooga
From monster bashes and costume contests to themed bar takeovers — Chattanooga has no shortage of ways to celebrate Halloween.
October 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Book recommendations from local book store workers
In honor of World Book Day, here are some book recommendations from some of Chattanooga’s bookstore community.
March 5, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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City
Tennessee’s First Shopping Center to be redeveloped in Chattanooga
Urban Story Ventures has big plans for restoring this East Ridge shopping center.
February 28, 2025
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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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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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NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Yarn Co.
City
Locally owned alternatives to big box stores
With some major retailers closing here in Chattanooga, we’re highlighting the local shops you can support.
February 25, 2025
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