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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
Folks standing in front of Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly under a green, blue, and white balloon arch with a red ribbon in a meadow.
City
Turning the soil over at Lupton Mills Meadow
Once a textile mill, this site will now serve as a public park and urban ecological reserve for Chattanooga + the Lupton City area.
July 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A pint glass filled with beer and reading "OddStory Brewing Co. Chattanooga, TN" in front of an outdoor background.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Chattanooga-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Chattanooga nod there — these craft beers found around Scenic City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A rendering of the Hawk Hill site showing towers and buildings for mixed-use of residential and commercial spaces, lined with trees and the views of the mountains.
City
Envisioning Hawk Hill’s future
River City Co. has created a vision board for Hawk Hill, the current site of AT&T Field — see what the future could hold once the field gets demolished.
July 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A pink cocktail with a strawberry on the rim and funky wallpaper behind with a retro pattern.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Chattanooga.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
NOOGAtoday | Overlooked Materials
City
Glass recycling options expand in Chattanooga
Learn more about Overlooked Materials, a local company bringing curbside glass recycling services to residents and businesses in Chattanooga.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Songbirds
Culture
Updated Arts Venue Guide released to support local arts
ArtsBuild has released its updated and expanded Arts Venue Guide, aimed at connecting local artists with helpful resources.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A man diving in to the Tennessee River with the Tennessee Aquarium behind him
Sports
Extreme sports takes over the Chattanooga River Games
Get ready for three days of internationally recognized extreme sports during a brand new festival that will take over the Tennessee River.
July 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
An aerial shot of a park showing food trucks lined up on the perimeter and folks strolling along the green.
Culture
“Take a Break” from work in Miller Park
River City Co. is launching a new series to give working folks a break in their day and enjoy fresh air.
July 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | River
Culture
New TEDxChattanooga event to highlight local conservation efforts
TEDxChattanooga will host its Stewards of Nature event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, exploring local and regional conservation efforts.
July 16, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A map showing the Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve and the 27 acres it will protect.
City
History in the making: Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve
The City of Chattanooga has signed the first-ever restricted covenants on city-owned land — read along to see what will be protected.
July 15, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Celebrate 25 years of Chattanooga’s Coolidge Park
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October 14, 2024
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The Lookout Comedy Festival returns for the laughs in 2024
You’ll want to stick around for the punchline as this four-day festival brings in comedy talent from across the nation.
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Walker County’s Adventure Acres set to open in the spring
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Where to grab a late-night meal in Chattanooga
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Chattanooga.
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City
What Trostyanets Mayor Yuriy Bova has to say about Chattanooga
We sat down with the mayor of the war-torn Ukrainian town of Trostyanets to get an update on the community-led group that was founded last year.
October 9, 2024
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City
Land trades lead to the expansion of the Cumberland Trail
Northern Hamilton County will soon have a longer trail system after a land swap at Audubon Mountain was initiated between Chattanooga Audubon Society + Tennessee State Parks.
October 9, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Coolidge Park with green grass, trees, blue park benches, and the Walnut Street Bridge in the background.
City
Celebrate National Walk to a Park Day locally
Join fellow Chattanoogans to show some love to our green spaces for National Walk to a Park Day on Thursday, Oct. 10.
October 8, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Multiple people are seated in naby blue chairs in a large terminal. On the wall behind them is a large, colorful mural with reds, oranges, yellows, pink, blues, and other colors smattered around in abstract patterns.
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak as a Chattanoogan
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
October 7, 2024
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Brianna Williams
5 classic cars lined up in brown, red, white, blue, and yellow
Events
Cruise over to the annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
Get ready for a classic weekend in the Scenic City as this annual event returns to the West Village on Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13, bringing luxury cars downtown.
October 7, 2024
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The scariest stories in Chattanooga, TN
Halloween is around the corner, so we’re bringing you some scary stories and haunted places across the city.
October 4, 2024
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