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Aerial view of a construction site for a baseball stadium near a river. The field is outlined but unfinished, surrounded by structures and floodlights.
City
Five Chattanooga projects expected to finish in 2026
From a new Southside stadium to a refreshed Walnut Street Bridge, these major projects are on track to wrap up this year.
January 14, 2026 03:55 PM
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Sarah Dickson
Sunlit rocky cliff with sparse trees overlooking a vast, rolling landscape. Blue sky with scattered clouds creates a serene, expansive atmosphere.
City
The blueprint to preserving the Cradle of Southern Appalachia
A new tri-state collaboration will work to conserve natural areas found in Tennessee, Georgia + Alabama.
September 25, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | 3 Sisters Festival
Culture
Get ready for the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
Your favorite free bluegrass festival is almost here — check out the lineup.
September 25, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
Eight dancers wearing grey and white attire pose to form an intricate, balancing cluster against a grey background.
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🩰 Chattanooga Ballet twirls into a new season
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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
Five local bookstores in the Chattanooga area
Where to find your next great read and support small business while you’re at it.
September 9, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Food
Where to shop for international food around Chattanooga
We’re taking you all on a journey through where you can find flavors of the world to add to your home-cooked dishes.
September 8, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | IRONMAN
Culture
What you need to know about IRONMAN Chattanooga
Whether you’re cheering the athletes on or looking to avoid the crowds — here’s the 411.
September 4, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
Photo 1: A lively outdoor festival with a large crowd near a rustic barn. People are gathered, some sitting at picnic tables, under trees with autumn leaves. Patriotic flags and vendor tents add color and vibrancy. Photo 2: Dancers in colorful, ribboned costumes and hats energetically perform indoors under warm lights, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. Photo 3: Foggy autumn scene with a sign reading "John C. Campbell Folk School Est. 1925" by a road. Colorful leaves, hay bales, pumpkins, and flowers around. Photo 4: A woman in a yellow dress shops at a market stall. The vendor smiles, offering products. Flowers and jars decorate the booth, creating a cheerful vibe. Photo 5: A family sits on a leaf-strewn hill at a lively outdoor festival, with a crowd, tents, and a barn in the background under a sunny blue sky.
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Celebrate Appalachia at the 49th Annual Fall Festival
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Play
10+ of the top free things to do in Chattanooga
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Chattanooga, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
August 20, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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City

Where would you put an outdoor library in Chattanooga?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in the Scenic City.
August 11, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
A bunch of fair rides lit up at a night like a ferris wheel, swing rides, and more.
Travel and Outdoors
Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair 2025: What to know before you go
The annual fair returns to Lebanon’s James E. Ward Agricultural Center Thursday, Aug. 14-Saturday, Aug. 23.
August 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Veterans Day deals in Chattanooga
Whether you’re a retired service member or active-duty, these places are extending a “thank you” with special offers.
November 6, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | Grateful Gobbler
Culture
Chattanooga turkey trots and holiday runs in 2025
Run or walk for a cause this holiday season.
November 5, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
People organizing donated food.
City
How to help Chattanooga food banks
Local food banks are seeing a surge in demand — here’s what you can do to help.
November 4, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
Aerial view of a blue truss bridge spanning a wide river. Green trees and a rocky shoreline are visible, with distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.
City
Walnut Street Bridge renovations are right on schedule
Nearly eight months into its 18-month closure, the iconic blue bridge is showing fresh color and steady progress toward reopening in 2026.
November 3, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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City
Who ya gonna call? Jot down contact info for these Chattanooga resources
Don’t be afraid. Concerns about everything from flood damage to environmental health can be solved by getting in touch not with the Ghostbusters, but with these Chattanooga resources.
October 29, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County Fair
Festivals
What to expect at the 2025 Hamilton County Fair
From live music to pig races, here’s your guide to this year’s fair at McDonald Farm.
October 27, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
A woman in a black mask smiles while caretaking a red panda on a wooden platform. In the background, people observe through a glass window.
Culture
Get Wild at the Chattanooga Zoo
How to get up close and personal with some of the zoo’s most popular animals.
October 24, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | rowers paddling across Tennessee River with crowd on the shore.
Sports
Get ready for Chattanooga’s 2025 Head of the Hooch regatta
Experience one of the world’s largest rowing regattas right here in the Scenic City.
October 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Small Business
NOOGAtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 22, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Real Estate
3 Chattanooga homes with mountain views to see fall colors
These homes will make you want to get cozy with a blanket and cup of coffee.
October 22, 2025
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Kristen Templeton