Development

Aerial view of a construction site for a baseball stadium near a river. The field is outlined but unfinished, surrounded by structures and floodlights.
City
Five Chattanooga projects expected to finish in 2026
From a new Southside stadium to a refreshed Walnut Street Bridge, these major projects are on track to wrap up this year.
January 14, 2026 03:55 PM
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Sarah Dickson
Rendering of Monospace, an outdoor venue with a stage and patio seating
Business
Introducing Monospace, a venue for fine diners + music enthusiasts
There’s a new venue coming to the Southside that will fuse culinary delicacies and thoughtful music production, all under one roof.
February 14, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A marshland showing water and trees
City
Help Loftis Middle School build The Marshland Project
The 8th graders of this Hixson school are leading a project to create outdoor learning that promotes conservation — join the efforts.
February 12, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Old home showing decorative paneling, a tower, and wrap around porch in a Victorian-era style
City
City of Chattanooga updates its Historic District Guidelines
Residents are invited to review + comment on an updated document mapping out restrictions and guidelines for preserving the city’s historical buildings.
February 6, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
White townhomes exteriors
Real Estate
Mapleleaf Realco to build boutique communities in Chattanooga
Let us introduce you to this new development company and how they plan to redefine commercial real estate in the Scenic City.
November 18, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Sunset over a city and river
City
Chattanooga donates city-owned land for affordable housing
In partnership with Chattanooga Land Bank Authority, the city is donating seven vacant lots to be developed, providing affordable housing.
November 4, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
An aerial of a city's downtown area showing the streets and buildings
City
Weigh in on the draft of Plan Chattanooga
The City of Chattanooga has released the drafted vision of the first-ever citywide framework plan + you’re invited to provide feedback.
October 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Trostyanets' Mayor Yuriy Bova
City
What Trostyanets Mayor Yuriy Bova has to say about Chattanooga
We sat down with the mayor of the war-torn Ukrainian town of Trostyanets to get an update on the community-led group that was founded last year.
October 9, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A man looking at a map cut out of Audubon Mountain
City
Land trades lead to the expansion of the Cumberland Trail
Northern Hamilton County will soon have a longer trail system after a land swap at Audubon Mountain was initiated between Chattanooga Audubon Society + Tennessee State Parks.
October 9, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Moccasin Bend and the Tennessee River
City
Moccasin Bend preserved from proposed development
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently declared that the state will not move forward to develop a proposed psychiatric facility on the state-owned land.
September 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The entrance of the zoo's Cape of Africa exhibit
Development
Inside the Chattanooga Zoo’s Cape of Africa
Find out how the zoo’s African species are getting upgraded to a brand new exhibit dedicated to their natural habitats.
August 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
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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Business
Where to get hot chocolate in Chattanooga
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December 8, 2025
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Entertainment
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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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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Sarah Dickson
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Nonprofits
Giving Tuesday in Chattanooga
Here are some ways to give back locally during this national day of giving.
December 1, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
The interior of a shop filled with goods like books, dish towels, and glassware.
Business
Our Chattanooga-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 26, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | A lot of Christmas trees in Southside
Travel and Outdoors
10 places to buy live Christmas trees around Chattanooga
From choose-and-cut farms to festive pop-up lots, here’s where you can find the perfect tree this holiday season.
November 24, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Black and white photo of a vintage street scene. Three-story brick buildings house a clothing store, restaurant, and credit store. People walk by.
History
Where did Chattanoogans shop in the 1950s?
We take a look back in time as the Scenic City gears up for another busy shopping season.
November 21, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
Illuminated trees with colorful lights stand under a "Festive Forest" banner in a park setting. People gather, creating a cheerful holiday atmosphere.
Culture
Festive Forest returning to downtown Chattanooga
Miller Park is about to become a winter wonderland.
November 20, 2025
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Sarah Dickson