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NOOGAtoday | MAINx24
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Your 2025 MAINx24 guide
Southside’s 24-hour festival, MAINx24, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 this year. Here’s the need-to-know-info.
November 18, 2025 04:18 PM
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
Culture
Answered: What Chattanoogans are thankful for this year
See what our readers and followers are giving thanks for this year.
November 21, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The exterior of Cherry Street Tavern with its sign hanging from the building
Culture
Get ready for Cherry Street Tavern’s inaugural 5-Minute Film Festival
Become a friendly film critic and support local filmmakers at this downtown bar’s first-ever film festival, showcasing shorts that span genres.
November 20, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Plate of food featuring veggies, meat, and rice.
Food
Answered: Your top places to eat in Chattanooga this year
We asked our readers to weigh in on 2023 Top Places to Eat in Chattanooga findings by Yelp, here’s what you all had to say.
November 17, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Products on a wooden table
Small Business
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with these local events
The Scenic City is made up of so many wonderful small businesses — pop over to one of these events to spread that local love.
November 16, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Nighttime at Ruby Falls, decorated with twinkle lights and a sight of Santa flying in the sky.
Culture
Get in the spirit with these Chattanooga area holiday happenings
It’s time to be merry and bright in the Scenic City, and to help you plan your season accordingly, we’ve created a helpful guide to various holiday activities happening in and around the city.
November 16, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Asked: What are Chattanoogans thankful for this year?
What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? We are sharing what our readers are giving thanks for, plus a few of Editor Haley + Kristen’s favorites.
November 15, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | A dancer model on the runway wearing a tie-dyed garment
Culture
The Chattanooga Fashion Expo hits the runway for a third year
The Scenic City will welcome local and regional artists and their designs during the third edition of this fashion exposé. Learn more about the celebration and its weekend of events.
November 14, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Entrance to Point Park with stone entryway surrounded by trees.
Culture
Commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga
Join the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park for a series of educational programs commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga.
November 13, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | TEDxChattanooga "Awaken"
Culture
What to expect from the TEDxChattanooga 2023 flagship event
This year’s TEDxChattanooga flagship event will be on Wednesday, Nov. 15 with the theme “Awaken.”
November 9, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The owners of The Knot & Needle Fiber Arts Studio
Culture
Coming Soon: The Knot & Needle Fiber Arts Studio
The fiber arts community will soon be getting a new space to share their creativity in the Red Bank area. Learn about what you can expect.
November 8, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Planning has begun for the Walnut Street Bridge renovation
The City of Chattanooga has opened bids for the highly anticipated renovations of the Walnut Street Bridge — here is a general timeline + key aspects to note.
May 28, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
The Corporate Challenge comes to Chattanooga
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May 28, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Little Coyote
Food
Where to eat gluten-free in Chattanooga
Check out these local restaurants with gluten-free offerings in Chattanooga, TN.
May 24, 2024
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Chattanooga, TN from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
NOOGAtoday | Coolidge Park Fountains with families gathered around the water and animal statues.
Culture
How to spend a long weekend in Chattanooga
Staying in town for Memorial Day? Here are some ideas for how to spend your long weekend in Chattanooga.
May 23, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
Breaking down the proposed FY25 budget for Hamilton County
See the key initiatives of Mayor Weston Wamp’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget for Hamilton County.
May 21, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
The Peach Truck tents with lines of people picking up boxes of peaches.
Food
The Peach Truck to travel to Chattanooga
See when The Peach Truck will be in Chattanooga, offering folks boxes of farm fresh peaches.
May 21, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Two people recording a podcast with a microphone and sound board.
Culture
Add these Chattanooga podcasts to your playlist
Whether you start or end your day with a podcast, we’ve got some locally-produced shows to add to your queue.
May 20, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Beer Fest
Events
Chattanooga Beer Fest coming to First Horizon Pavilion
This festival celebrates local and regional craft beers.
May 17, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
The outside of a CARTA bus traveling on a street.
Culture
“Make. Play. Read. Learn.” gets Ride & Read bus passes
In a partnership with CARTA, the Chattanooga Public Library will offer Ride & Read bus passes during its annual Make. Play. Read. Learn. summer challenge for kiddos.
May 14, 2024
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Haley Bartlett