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Festive Forest returning to downtown Chattanooga
Miller Park is about to become a winter wonderland.
November 20, 2025 03:17 PM
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Sarah Dickson
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Spring equinox in Chattanooga, TN
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Arts
Battle of the bands
Enter the Road to Nightfall Competition for a chance to play on the main stage when the concert series begins.
March 6, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
A look back at Chattanooga stories
Take a look back with me (City Editor Brianna) on Chattanooga stories and happenings that I’ve loved covering at NOOGAtoday.
March 3, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
“More Than the Music” shares Leslie Jordan tribute
Check out this tribute to local legend, Leslie Jordan.
March 2, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Q+A with Laura Pierce
Culture
A conversation about mental health with NAMI Chattanooga’s Laura Pierce
Meet Laura Pierce, a support group facilitator + board president of NAMI Chattanooga, a local affiliate of the larger National Alliance on Mental Illness.
February 28, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Literary Ink
Events
A magical tattoo convention is coming to Chattanooga
Literary Ink will return to the Chattanooga Convention Center March 3-5.
February 28, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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25 gift ideas for every budget
Perfect for birthday gifts, thank you gifts, or something just because.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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NOOGAtoday | The Crash Pad
Culture
Chattanooga hostel The Crash Pad is up for international award
Chattanooga’s The Crash Pad has been nominated for a HOSCARS award.
February 22, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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Asked: Where were your top places to eat in Chattanooga this year?
Yelp Chattanooga recently released its Top Places to Eat in Chattanooga 2023 list — read more to see if you agree with the findings.
November 3, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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City
Hamilton County Schools updates its Choose Hamilton: School Choice
Applications are almost open for the Hamilton County Schools Choice lottery system, and the initiative is getting an expansion to 70+ schools in the area for children and families to choose from.
November 2, 2023
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 39 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
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Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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NOOGAtoday | Performers in an abandoned mill surrounded by crowd.
Culture
Choose your own adventure with The Pop-Up Project
Participate in the immersive performance, Until the Sun Rises, conducted by The Pop-Up Project.
November 1, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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City
City Editor Kristen’s 3 favorite Chattanooga news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting NOOGAtoday with the gift of your membership.
October 31, 2023
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Culture
River City Co. announces new program for emerging event producers
The Emerging Producers program will help those who want to put on unique + diverse experiences in downtown Chattanooga.
October 30, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Barking Legs Theater
Culture
Barking Legs Theater celebrates 30 years
The local theater and event space is hitting a big milestone, and the celebrations will be even bigger — read on for 22 days of festivities.
October 27, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Crabtree Farms
Culture
Celebrate 25 years with Crabtree Farms
Celebrate Crabtree Farms’ 25th anniversary with festivities on Saturday, Nov. 4.
October 26, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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City
Important dates for our next local election
Whether you’re planning on running for local government or are just an interested voter, save these upcoming dates that will get us to our next election cycle in March of 2024.
October 25, 2023
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Haley Bartlett