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Try This: Build a meaningful career in Emergency Medical Services
ChattState offers multiple emergency medical services degree tracks and certificates, ranging from single semester to two-year programs.
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5 animals that used to roam Chattanooga
Unbury Chattanooga history by looking at these five animals that called the area home before they went extinct.
July 8, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Next stop: a Commercial Truck Driving career
We shadowed ChattState’s CDL training program to see how students prepare for high-demand truck driving careers.
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4 research projects through UTC that are making headlines
Professors at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been hard at work on new discoveries — learn something new with us.
June 24, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Q+A: 3 ChattState grads, 3 unique journeys
Hear from some of the youngest and oldest grads from ChattState’s class of 2025, who are helping prove you can succeed regardless of age or background.
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Apply for your next adventure with ChattState Study Abroad
ChattState offers programs around the globe, like a joint Nuclear Medicine Technology and Non-Destructive Testing program in the UK.
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Chattanooga’s must-see museums
Chattanooga has an incredibly rich history that is showcased in museums throughout the area. From the Hunter Museum of American Art to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, pay a visit to these various spots to learn all there is to know about the Scenic City.
May 28, 2025
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Culture
Answering Reddit’s burning Chattanooga questions
The popular social media site has many ongoing conversations, so we found responses to some trending questions in Chattanooga.
May 16, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Meet the mother-daughter duo graduating college together
Graduation is a family affair this May at ChattState, thanks to options + aid for all kinds of students.
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NOOGAtoday’s adult summer reading list
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including books by local organizations and recommendations from local bookstores.
May 14, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Learn to cook at the J.A. Henry Community YMCA
The YMCA debuted a new Teaching Kitchen which will host cooking classes starting in May 2025.
April 15, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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How to stay cool during Chattanooga heat wave
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July 29, 2025
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Shop a portion of the 127 Yard Sale in Chattanooga
The world’s longest yard sale is passing through Chattanooga, and we’re here to help you prepare so you can make sure you experience everything you want to.
July 28, 2025
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July 24, 2025
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