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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
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Food
Where to get Mexican food and drinks specials in Chattanooga May 4-5
Check out these local food and drink specials happening in Chattanooga on Saturday, May 4 + Sunday, May 5.
May 1, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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City
Meet the Community Association of Historic St. Elmo
We’re back with another edition of our Neighborhood Association series, diving into the historic St. Elmo and what the goals of the CAHSE are.
April 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Business
Tennessee Aquarium ranks No. 1 in the country
According to Newsweek Magazine’s readers, Chattanooga’s very own Tennessee Aquarium is the best in the country.
April 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Where you can adopt pets in Chattanooga
In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, we’re rounding up organizations in and around Chattanooga where you can adopt a furry friend.
April 29, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Market Flowers wrapped in bouquets
Food
Our favorite things from the Chattanooga Market
In honor of the Chattanooga Market’s opening weekend, we’re sharing some of our favorite market finds.
April 25, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Construction site at the Chattanooga Zoo.
Culture
Chattanooga Zoo to host Bidders for Critters to support expansion
The Chattanooga Zoo will host its inaugural Bidders for Critters online auction to raise funds for its ongoing Cape of Africa expansion.
April 19, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We’ve narrowed down our poetry contest to one winner — read the fan favorite and runner-ups.
April 18, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood
April 17, 2024
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Staff
Giant circular kites during Sculptures in the Sky
Culture
4 ways to spend 4/20 in Chattanooga
It appears that the Scenic City will have a little something for everyone to enjoy on 4/20 this year — let’s get into the major events happening.
April 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
TEDxChattanooga Sessions returns for second installment
This year’s TEDxChattanooga Sessions event will be on Thursday, April 25 at Barking Legs Theater with the theme “Carry On.”
April 15, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Editors Kristen + Haley holding care packages they built with local goods and gifts.
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Building a care package with Locals Only Gifts & Goods
Looking to show some love to your friends and family? Join City Editors Kristen + Haley in building care packages with only local gifts and goods.
September 3, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Music venue assessment unveils need for new outdoor amphitheater
The findings of the Music Venue Needs Assessment have been released, unveiling a need for a new outdoor amphitheater in Chattanooga.
August 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Development
Inside the Chattanooga Zoo’s Cape of Africa
Find out how the zoo’s African species are getting upgraded to a brand new exhibit dedicated to their natural habitats.
August 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Chattanooga unveils its first-ever city brand
The Kelly Administration recently teamed up with local designers to introduce Chattanooga’s first official city brand.
August 29, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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5 things to do over Labor Day Weekend in Chattanooga
Celebrate the end of summer with these local events.
August 29, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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City
New community deal signed for the South Broad stadium
Read along to find out more about Hamilton County’s first-ever Community Benefits Agreement + how it pertains to the upcoming South Broad stadium.
August 28, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Development
Plans for Chattanooga’s first community schoolyard
East Side Elementary School will become home to the city’s first-ever community schoolyard, opening up the grounds to the public outside of school hours.
August 28, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | T-Rex
A T-Rex takeover the Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater
See “T. Rex 3D” on the big screen at the Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater and attend a premiere party on Thursday, Aug. 29.
August 27, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Live
Cost of Living in Chattanooga
How much does it cost to live in the Scenic City compared to other cities and the US national average? Let’s crunch some numbers.
August 27, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Chester Frost Park debuts waterfront yurts + fishing pier
This lakeside park in nearby Hixson has added a new way for folks to enjoy its campgrounds — check out what you can expect.
August 26, 2024
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Haley Bartlett