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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 17, 2025 03:11 PM
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Staff
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
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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
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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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See the 2024 Paris Olympics from Chattanooga
Thanks to the Tennessee Aquarium, you don’t have to miss out on this year’s Olympic season — watch the opening ceremony from the comfort of the downtown area.
July 1, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | "Unearthing Boldness"
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Public art unveiled in honor of Bessie Smith and Blue Goose Hollow
A new sculpture has been unveiled as part of the Bessie Smith + Blue Goose Hollow Artistic Trailhead Marker Project.
June 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Dazey Skates
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Skate Station to take over Chattanooga Choo Choo this summer
The Skate Station pop-up roller rink is coming to The Chattanooga Choo Choo this summer, featuring themed parties, workshops, and more.
June 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Blending the tattoo and literary worlds together
The folks from Main Line Tattoo are back for year four of this convention that blends the worlds of tattoos and books.
June 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Vinterest Southside
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Happy hauling: flea markets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Chattanooga
Here’s the deal — the flea markets and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Scenic City.
June 27, 2024
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NOOGAtoday | HEADSPA'ce
City
Try This: Head treatment and massage at HEADSPA’ce
Check out the recently opened HEADSPA’ce, a head spa in St. Elmo that specializes in a variety of services.
June 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The Impressions
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Songbirds debuts new Impressions exhibition at Downtown Library
See the new Impressions installation at the Chattanooga Public Library’s downtown location.
June 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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The Lookout Comedy Festival returns for the laughs in 2024
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October 11, 2024
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Walker County’s Adventure Acres set to open in the spring
Walker County, GA’s first signature park Adventure Acres aims to provide the community with an activity hub.
October 10, 2024
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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.
October 9, 2024
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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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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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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
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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
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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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Haley Bartlett
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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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NOOGAtoday | CHA Hip-Hop Week
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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