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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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NOOGAtoday | Veterans Day
Culture
Celebrate and commemorate Veterans Day in Chattanooga
Commemorate and celebrate Veterans Day with these local events.
November 7, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Grateful Gobbler
Culture
Thanksgiving runs + walks in Chattanooga
Trot your way over to this list of six Thanksgiving runs and walks in the Chattanooga area.
November 4, 2022
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Brianna Williams
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Interested in what it’s like to attend college in Nooga? We toured Chattanooga State Community College to see the campus and what the students experience on a daily basis.
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NOOGAtoday | Daylight saving time
Culture
Local ways to prepare for the end of daylight saving time
Here are some ways to avoid the time change blues and make the transition as painless as possible.
November 3, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
TEDxChattanooga brings “ideas worth spreading” to the Scenic City
This year’s local TEDx event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
November 2, 2022
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Brianna Williams
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Arts
EPB opens call for 10th Street mural artists
Artists can submit proposals through Jan. 10, 2023.
November 2, 2022
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | Magic of Light
Culture
A new drive-thru holiday lights experience coming to Chattanooga
The Chattanooga Department of Parks and Outdoors’ Summit of Softball Complex will host a dazzling drive-thru holiday lights experience.
October 28, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Tree Releaf Program
Culture
Chattanooga’s Free Tree Releaf Program returns
The City of Chattanooga, EPB, and Reflection Riding will give away trees to Chattanooga residents.
October 28, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
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CHI Memorial knows stroke
October 26, 2022
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Erin Oliver
NOOGAtoday | Highland Park mural
Culture
Highland Park and Main Street’s new community mural
The mural was recently completed by local artist Nathan Brown and members of the community.
October 24, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
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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
NOOGAtoday | Chatt Pride flag
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
NOOGAtoday | UTC Meacham Workshop
Culture
Get ready for another round of the Meacham Writers’ Workshop
UTC will host its annual writers’ workshop on + off campus — here’s what you need to know if you want to check out one or more of the events.
September 7, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | The Chattery
Events
Shop from The Chattery’s first-ever Night Market
The Chattery will host its Night Market event on Friday, Sept. 8 featuring 15+ local vendors to shop from.
September 6, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Waterhouse pavilion
Culture
25+ happily ever after venues in Chattanooga
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
September 5, 2023
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Haley Bartlett