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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
Performers on a stage doing their exit bow in front of a crowd.
Culture
Obvious Dad and Southern Exposure’s new theatrical partnership
What happens when a local theater company + a performing arts program join forces? Read along to find out.
September 5, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Images from the 2023 Fall Campfire Concert series. A band performs with a saxophone and a guitar. Children roast marshmallows over an open fire.
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Sports
Where to watch football in Chattanooga
It’s football season, check out these local spots to join fellow fans to watch the games.
September 4, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Sportspot
Sports
Chattanooga’s Olgiati Bridge to become a SportSpot
River City Co. is bringing a new pop-up series to the Riverfront District — this time with sports, so get ready to play.
September 3, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Editors Kristen + Haley holding care packages they built with local goods and gifts.
Culture
Building a care package with Locals Only Gifts & Goods
Looking to show some love to your friends and family? Join City Editors Kristen + Haley in building care packages with only local gifts and goods.
September 3, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Concert
City
Music venue assessment unveils need for new outdoor amphitheater
The findings of the Music Venue Needs Assessment have been released, unveiling a need for a new outdoor amphitheater in Chattanooga.
August 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
The entrance of the zoo's Cape of Africa exhibit
Development
Inside the Chattanooga Zoo’s Cape of Africa
Find out how the zoo’s African species are getting upgraded to a brand new exhibit dedicated to their natural habitats.
August 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Chattanooga unveils its first-ever city brand
The Kelly Administration recently teamed up with local designers to introduce Chattanooga’s first official city brand.
August 29, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Lula Lake
Culture
5 things to do over Labor Day Weekend in Chattanooga
Celebrate the end of summer with these local events.
August 29, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Two yurts with greenish blue siding and white roofs with decks that overlook the water
Travel and Outdoors
Chester Frost Park debuts waterfront yurts + fishing pier
This lakeside park in nearby Hixson has added a new way for folks to enjoy its campgrounds — check out what you can expect.
August 26, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Basketball players huddled around the coach in a timeout session on the court wearing white jerseys that say "Strike" on it.
Sports
Newest on the court of local sports: Chattanooga Strike
The Scenic City is now a part of the historic American Basketball Association — meet the team.
November 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Goats
Travel and Outdoors
What the Maclellan Island goats are up to
Here’s the latest on our friendly neighborhood goat landscapers.
November 11, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Chattanooga turkey trots and holiday runs in 2024
Run or walk for a cause this holiday season.
November 11, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Chattanooga Choo Choo train ornament on a tree with decorations
Culture
City of Chattanooga unveils 2024 ornament
Spotlight your love for the Scenic City by picking up the official ornament of this holiday season — supporting HART Gallery.
November 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Play
The most unique places to stay in Chattanooga
From luxury treehouses to cozy cottages, Chattanooga is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
November 8, 2024
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NOOGAtoday | Deadbird Studio
Culture
Songbirds opens Deadbird Studio for musicians and performers
Deadbird Studio is now open to book for recording + will soon be the site of various youth programming by Songbirds.
November 7, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Thanksgiving turkey
Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Chattanooga
Check out some dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner this year.
November 7, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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