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Arts
What happens when ballet meets bluegrass? See for yourself.
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🩰 Chattanooga Ballet twirls into a new season
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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
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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
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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
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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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Culture
Shop a portion of the 127 Yard Sale in Chattanooga
The world’s longest yard sale is passing through Chattanooga, and we’re here to help you prepare so you can make sure you experience everything you want to.
July 28, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Book clubs in Chattanooga
Connect with fellow bookworms and discuss stories around Chattanooga by joining these different book clubs.
July 21, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Bob Dylan? Check. Cheap Trick? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
December 15, 2025
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Chattanooga snow days through the decades
Here’s how we braved — and enjoyed — winter weather in the 1900s.
December 12, 2025
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What to know about Chattanooga’s noise ordinance
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December 10, 2025
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10 holiday pop-up bars in Chattanooga
From full menu takeovers to seasonal touches, grab your coat for this merry bar crawl.
December 9, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Three local spots serving one of winter’s sweetest drinks.
December 8, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Holiday light displays in the Chattanooga area
Neighborhoods, parks, and local attractions are sparkling this season.
December 5, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Chattanooga Library unveils five-year strategic plan
It focuses on access, facilities, outreach, partnerships, and new offerings — with goals that evolve each year.
December 3, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Sports
2025 BlueCross Bowl kicking off in Chattanooga
The three-day event will bring 18 teams — and a big boost — to the Scenic City.
December 3, 2025
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