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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
NOOGAtoday | Hello Monty
Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Chattanooga, TN from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
NOOGAtoday | Mezcla tacos
Food
What to expect for Taco Week in Chattanooga
Get ready to eat around the Scenic City once again, tacos edition.
July 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday |Marg fest
Food
Meet the 2024 Chattanooga Margarita Festival competitors
Who will take take home the title of Best Margarita?
July 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Keep Chatt Clean
Culture
Keep Chatt Clean with this local group
Introducing Keep Chatt Clean, a local initiative that promotes “leave no trace” principles + aims to keep Chattanooga beautiful.
July 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
children around a lemonade stand in a yard
Food
Join this lemonade stand challenge for a cause
Find out how to participate in local nonprofit Isaiah 117 House’s annual fundraising event where anyone can host a lemonade stand.
July 9, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The inside of an old mall with lots of empty space. Two benches and a table with chairs sit empty, surrounded by a few plants. A closed storefront can be seen in the background, and two groups of people are walking around.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Chattanooga’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County Fair
City
What’s in store for the 2024 Hamilton County Fair
The fair will return for its second year with a mix of old and new favorites.
July 3, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Swiftstay
Culture
Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
This private member’s club for home exchange recently expanded to include Chattanooga in its launch. See how you can travel and stay in and around the Scenic City for the price of a cleaning fee.
July 2, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | penguin tennessee aquarium
Culture
Meet the Tennessee Aquarium’s new macaroni penguin chick
The Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating the arrival of a new macaroni penguin chick at Penguin’s Rock.
July 2, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Smiley Face mosaic covering a pothole
Culture
Behind the mystery of the street smiley face mosaics
Have you stumbled upon these mysterious mosaics that have popped up around town, filling former potholes?
July 1, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
Go picking in these pumpkin patches in Chattanooga
It’s the season of the pumpkins, so we’re rounding up a list of local places to go picking. Check out these patches, farms, and nurseries.
October 3, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | CHA Hip-Hop Week
Culture
CHA Hip-Hop Week to celebrate new and returning talent
The fourth annual CHA Hip-Hop Week kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 6 with performances, art exhibits, activities, and more.
October 2, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A road that has been destroyed by a storm showing flood water and broken guard rails
City
Chattanooga organizations offering support in the wake of Hurricane Helene
As nearby towns and states are assessing damage done by Hurricane Helene, local businesses and organizations are hosting drives for flooding relief supplies.
October 1, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Between the Bridges
Culture
Celebrate local art at the Between the Bridges Festival
Enjoy live music and art from local makers at the annual Between the Bridges Festival.
September 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Moccasin Bend and the Tennessee River
City
Moccasin Bend preserved from proposed development
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently declared that the state will not move forward to develop a proposed psychiatric facility on the state-owned land.
September 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | The Afternooners
Culture
What to expect from the Locals Only Music Festival
Five Wits Brewing Co. + Barrelhouse Ballroom is hosting the first annual Locals Only Music Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, featuring local area musicians and vendors.
September 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Frothy Monkey
Food
10 fall-inspired coffee drinks to try in Chattanooga
Fall is officially here, and with it new seasonal coffee offerings for folks to enjoy.
September 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | River Rescue
Culture
Join the longest-running Tennessee River cleanup effort
The 36th annual Tennessee River Rescue is slated for Sunday, Oct. 5 with a focus this year on cleaning Lookout and Black Creeks.
September 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Rhinestone Cowgirl Kait Makes
Culture
Rhinestone Cowgirl is bringing honky tonk to the Choo Choo
Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Rhinestone Cowgirl event on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Choo Choo Gardens.
September 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
An aerial shot of Miller Park with buildings in the background.
Events
A Joint Effort voter rally coming to Miller Park
The event is a fusion of activism and community fun and will feature discussions, food, entertainment, and voter registration.
September 23, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil