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Small Business
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 | Boo basket
Culture
Build your own Boo Basket with fall goodies from Six & Main
We’ve pulled together the perfect goodies from small businesses to make a Boo Basket for your friends and loved ones.
October 24, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
NOOGAtoday | Art 120's International Market
Culture
Art 120’s International Market and More series returns
With the mission to make “art for everyone” and highlight the diverse cultures in our community, Art 120 will kick off its event series in Patten Parkway with a special celebration of Día de Todos los Santos.
October 23, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Drink & Discover
Culture
Unleash Dracula at CDM’s Vampires & Villains event
Participate in the adults-only immersive experience Drink & Discover at the Creative Discovery Museum.
October 20, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
The votes are in, check out the winner of the NOOGAtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
NOOGAtoday | Writers workshop
Culture
Hear from local authors at the 2023 Fall Writing Workshop
Join the Chattanooga Writers Guild for its 2023 Fall Writing Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 21.
October 18, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Asked: Where would you film a scary movie in Chattanooga?
Imagine a horror movie set in the Scenic City, where would the final girl end up?
October 17, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Halloween thrift
Culture
Thrifting your Halloween costume locally, part two
Check out how Editor Kristen and Haley thrifted Halloween costumes with Northside Neighborhood House.
October 16, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Design Studio
City
Chattanooga Design Studio presents City Celebration fundraiser
Learn more about the Chattanooga Design Studio’s efforts and support its work at the annual City Celebration Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 20.
October 12, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Farewell Mr. Haffman movie Still
Culture
The Chattanooga Jewish Film Series is in action
The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga is gearing up for its 16th annual film series that will showcase five award-winning films inspired by Jewish heritage.
October 11, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Silent Book Club
Culture
Let us introduce you to a silent book club
Shhh, book club is in session.
October 9, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Editor Haley here — I’m taking on a new challenge to broaden my scope of the Greater Chattanooga area. Follow along my journey as I try places I’ve never been.
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$3.1 million investments proposed for Hamilton County CTE programs
Hamilton County has proposed more than $3 million in funding to be invested in CTE programs across the county — read along to find out where.
April 11, 2024
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Hamilton County debuts new emergency alert system, REGROUP
The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management have launched REGROUP, an emergency alert platform for residents to use from their phones.
April 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Updates on the new federal courthouse in Chattanooga
In case you missed it, there have been ongoing discussions of erecting a new courthouse for Chattanooga — let’s discuss where the plans are.
April 10, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Chattanooga-native Usher to receive a key to the city
R&B artist Usher will return home for a special community celebration where he will receive the Key to the City of Chattanooga.
April 10, 2024
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