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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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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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LGBTQ+ organizations and nonprofits in Chattanooga
A guide to the groups supporting, celebrating, and advocating for the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
September 3, 2025
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After-work plans for every night of the week in Chattanooga
Need a reprieve from your usual 5-9 p.m. routine? Make after-work plans with these activities and events at local Chattanooga spots.
September 2, 2025
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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Chattanooga
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025
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Football is back: What to know about home openers
We’ve got the key info you need for the Mocs’, Vols’, and Titans’ first home games.
August 26, 2025
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Chattanooga’s five most expensive homes
Whether you’re just dreaming or actually house hunting, here’s a peek inside the most expensive listings currently for sale in the Scenic City.
August 21, 2025
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10+ of the top free things to do in Chattanooga
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Chattanooga, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
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