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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.
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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
NOOGAtoday | Leprechaun Crawl
Culture
6 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Chattanooga
Celebrate the Irish holiday locally in Chattanooga, TN.
March 12, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A row of people sit in an art installation made up of large standing metal rings and hand cranks.
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Lanterns, live music + lots more at Rock the Riverfront 2024
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NOOGAtoday's Daylist happy mountain folk singing on a blue and yellow background
Culture
Answered: What mood would be on Chattanooga’s Spotify daylist?
We asked you all to help us create a Chattanooga-inspired daylist — now, it’s time to set the mood right with these folk tunes.
March 7, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The team of La Paz Chattanooga sitting on a couch in front of a colorful mural in their office.
City
Community needs identified in La Paz’s survey
La Paz recently ran survey to better understand and identify the needs of the community — let’s dive into the results.
March 5, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Zaya
Culture
Chattanooga restaurants from A to Z
Eat your way through the alphabet with these local restaurants that start with each letter.
March 4, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga's Miller Park filled with people and vendors. Surrounded by trees and buildings.
Culture
Asked: Nominate an interesting Chattanoogan
For an upcoming series of features, we’re asking our readers to nominate an interesting Chattanoogan they think we should know about.
February 29, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Marathon
Culture
Gear up for the ninth annual Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
Whether you’re participating, cheering the athletes on, or looking to avoid the crowds — here’s what you need to know.
February 27, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Three ladies in futuristic cocktail dresses (pink, blue, and orange) in front of a balloon display.
Culture
Take the party to the Hunter Underground
Here’s everything you need to know about the Hunter Museum of American Art’s annual Hunter Underground fundraising party, from what what to wear to what you can expect.
February 26, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Spring Break Safari
Culture
Go on an exploration with Chattanooga Tourism Co.’s Spring Break Safari
Get ready for Spring Break fun with the Chattanooga Tourism Co. and local attractions.
February 23, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | AmuseUm
Culture
Celebrate and support the Creative Discovery Museum at AmuseUm
The Creative Discovery Museum’s annual AmuseUm adults-only fundraising event will return on Saturday, March 2.
February 21, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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New TEDxChattanooga event to highlight local conservation efforts
TEDxChattanooga will host its Stewards of Nature event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, exploring local and regional conservation efforts.
July 16, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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
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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 | Chattanooga
City
Get to know the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
Keep reading to learn about the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition’s key areas of focus + future goals as an organization.
July 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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
NOOGAtoday | Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy
Food
Edgar Allan Poe pop-up coming to Chattanooga
An Edgar Allan Poe cocktail experience is popping up at The Historic, keep reading to see what you can expect.
July 8, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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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