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Your horoscope in Chattanooga neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
January 16, 2026 02:06 PM
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Haley Bartlett
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
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
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Coming soon: Chattanooga’s first Fringe Fest
Get ready for two days full of performances and fun at the inaugural Fringe Fest.
October 28, 2024
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NOOGAtoday | Room 311
Culture
Asked: Have you had a ghostly encounter in Chattanooga?
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October 28, 2024
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City
Weigh in on the draft of Plan Chattanooga
The City of Chattanooga has released the drafted vision of the first-ever citywide framework plan + you’re invited to provide feedback.
October 25, 2024
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NOOGAtoday | Duckboat
Culture
Guide to tours in Chattanooga
Explore the Scenic City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
October 24, 2024
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NOOGAtoday | Reeves Mackenzie
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Try this: Styling services by Reeves Mackenzie
Have your next dinner or garden party styled by local business, Reeves Mackenzie.
October 24, 2024
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Culture
ESPN Cleveland brings back sports radio to the Chattanooga area
ESPN Chattanooga signed off early this year, but now, listeners can tune back in to Cleveland-based WCLE-FM.
October 23, 2024
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People sitting at a long table with bowls in front of them.
Food
Empty Bowls for a Chattanoogan cause
This annual fundraiser is back for another year of bringing the community together to raise awareness of food insecurity while sharing a meal.
October 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Outdoor movies
Travel and Outdoors
3 ways to watch outdoor movies this fall
Get cozied up with your blankets and lawn chairs for these fall outdoor movie screenings in and around Chattanooga.
October 22, 2024
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Culture
10 activities for retired locals in Chattanooga
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Chattanooga.
October 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Tennessee Whiskey Festival
Events
Keep your spirits high at this year’s Tennessee Whiskey Festival
Sip your way through some of the best spirits Tennessee has to offer in the Choo Choo Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 26.
October 21, 2024
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