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Arts
What happens when ballet meets bluegrass? See for yourself.
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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
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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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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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Sports
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"
Culture
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
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Culture
NorthShore’s annual Holiday Window Treasure Hunt returns
The hunt is back on, see how you can participate in this annual holiday tradition.
November 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Sports
Newest on the court of local sports: Chattanooga Strike
The Scenic City is now a part of the historic American Basketball Association — meet the team.
November 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Goats
Travel and Outdoors
What the Maclellan Island goats are up to
Here’s the latest on our friendly neighborhood goat landscapers.
November 11, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
City of Chattanooga unveils 2024 ornament
Spotlight your love for the Scenic City by picking up the official ornament of this holiday season — supporting HART Gallery.
November 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Deadbird Studio
Culture
Songbirds opens Deadbird Studio for musicians and performers
Deadbird Studio is now open to book for recording + will soon be the site of various youth programming by Songbirds.
November 7, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
NOOGAtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 7, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Travel and Outdoors
Enjoy a stay at The Groovy Nomad motel
Book a room at this renovated 1950s motel in nearby Trenton, GA.
November 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Events
3 ways to commemorate Veterans Day in Chattanooga
Veterans Day will be observed on Monday, Nov. 11 + we’re rounding up ways to celebrate and commemorate locals who have served in the US military.
November 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County Fair
Culture
What not to miss at the 2024 Hamilton County Fair
The Hamilton County Fair has released its three-day schedule of fun — here’s what you shouldn’t miss.
November 5, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Big Nine
History
Learn the twists and turns of Chattanooga’s historic street names
Chattanooga has 185 years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
November 5, 2024
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