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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Chattanooga
Dining in Chattanooga is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
January 23, 2026 12:13 PM
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City
Chattanooga awarded $6 million to focus on enhanced beautification efforts
The USDA has awarded the City of Chattanooga with funds to focus on enhanced beautification efforts and urban forestry in designated communities.
September 18, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Gowin Valley Farms
Food
Meet the growers behind Gowin Valley Farms
Learn more about Gowin Valley Farms and their gourmet mushroom operations.
September 14, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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City
Ice on the Landing announces new location for 2023-24 season
Chattanooga’s only ice skating rink Ice on the Landing will return this year with a new location.
September 14, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Meet the recipients of this year’s Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award
Peggy Woods Townsend, Dr. Roland Carter, Stan Townsend, and Vincent Oakes will receive the prestigious award at this year’s ArtsBuild InterMission event.
September 12, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Bacon & Barrel Festival
Food
Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival 2023
The Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival returns to the First Horizon Pavilion on Thursday, Sept. 21.
September 12, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Plan Ahead: Chattanooga Pride Week 2023
Chattanooga Pride just dropped its “At a Glance” calendar for Pride Week happening at the end of September through the beginning of October.
September 11, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Flat Top Mtn Farm
Culture
Get ready for Flat Top Mountain Farm’s Fall Festival season
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, flower fields... need we say more?
September 11, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Moon River
Culture
2023 Moon River Festival recap
Check out Editor Haley + Kristen’s highlights from this year’s Moon River Festival.
September 10, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Grady Hendrix
Food
The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in Chattanooga
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in Chattanooga.
September 8, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
NOOGAtoday | Moon River 2023
Culture
Your guide to the 2023 Moon River Music Festival
You have your Moon River festival tickets — now, read up and prepare for two days of music, food, and fun.
September 7, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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April 16, 2024
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TEDxChattanooga Sessions returns for second installment
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April 15, 2024
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May Pang two-day exhibition to open at ArtsBuild
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April 15, 2024
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