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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
Two people road cycling on a countryside with the mountains in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road with Bike Tennessee
Learn about this new statewide road cycling initiative created by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
June 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | The Granfalloon
Culture
Nightfall Jazz Cafe series to debut at The Granfalloon
Listen to live music at the new Thursday evening Nightfall Jazz Cafe, featuring celebrated jazz artists.
June 20, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
The Ocoee Mountain Cottages welcome sign
Real Estate
Vacation homes coming soon: Ocoee Mountain Cottages
Explore the floor plans of the newly developed vacation home community, Ocoee Mountain Cottages.
June 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The lightup "Chattanooga" sign at the Choo Choo
Culture
Answered: What about Chattanooga have you grown to appreciate over time?
Whether this has been your hometown your whole life or for even just a year, we want to know what things about the Scenic City you cherish.
June 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Chattanooga skyline with a search bar reading "Chattanooga 1999"
Culture
Chattanooga’s 1999 time capsule
What was Chattanooga like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 18, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
NOOGAtoday | EPB murals
Culture
EPB completes final wall of 10th Street Substation murals
The 10th Street Substation mural project features 41 murals that have been completed over the course of four years.
June 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
New trees next to a sidewalk in a residential area.
City
Planting through the Rotary Tree Towns project
Nooga Nights Rotary Club is planting community one tree at a time through its Rotary Tree Towns project — read along for how you can bring a tree to a green space near you.
June 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
"Wake Up Sleepyhead" white neon sign on a wood paneled wall.
Culture
Asked: Where are your favorite neon signs around the Scenic City?
Help us track down some of the funkiest neon signs you’ve seen around town.
June 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Dunlap
Culture
Take a day trip to Dunlap
Just ~45 minutes from Chattanooga, here are some ways to enjoy a day trip to Dunlap.
June 14, 2024
NOOGAtoday | Summerween
Culture
Summerween to return to Patten Square
River City Co. + SoundCorps is bringing back its annual Summerween celebration to Patten Square on Saturday, June 29.
June 14, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Plan Ahead: Fall festivals + fun in Chattanooga
As we approach a new season, here are ways to find the classic joys of the fall time in and around Chattanooga.
September 13, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Red Wolves
Culture
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Chattanooga
Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sunday, Sept. 15, and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 15. Celebrate locally at these events.
September 12, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
CO.LAB invests $100,000 into five new sustainability startups
Meet the five startups in CO.LAB’s Sustainable Mobility Accelerator cohort.
September 12, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Kids painting a street with gold, green, pink, and blue paint
City
Design Your Neighborhood with Chattanooga Design Studio
Local middle school teachers can opt into this free program, connecting students to curriculum that addresses ways to enhance urban neighborhoods.
September 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Dread Hollow scare actor dressed as a zombie doctor with a nose nozzle
Culture
Experience Dread Hollow’s haunted horrors and vengeance
Dread Hollow is back for another haunting season of scares and thrills, and no one is safe from its vengeance.
September 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
Hamilton County tourism generates over $1.73 billion
We’re breaking down the 2023 Economic Impact on Travel Report by the number.
September 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Impact Zones
Culture
“Impact Zones” now on view at the Hunter
Next time you’re visiting the Hunter Museum of American Art, check out the two-part art installation “Impact Zones.”
September 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Highland Park Porchfest
Culture
What to expect at this year’s Highland Park Porchfest
See your neighbor’s porch become a stage at this annual festival, offering free live music.
September 9, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | 3 Sisters Festival
Culture
Get ready for the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
The annual 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival will return on Friday, Oct. 4 + Saturday, Oct. 5 at Ross’s Landing.
September 9, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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City
James A. Henry building to become an energy-efficient resilience hub
The One Westside project’s James A. Henry Building recently received funding to focus on energy efficiency.
September 6, 2024
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Kristen Templeton