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What to know about Chattanooga’s noise ordinance
Loud music, yelling, and fireworks — here’s what’s okay (and what’s not) after 8:30 p.m.
December 10, 2025 02:46 PM
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Sarah Dickson
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City
Chattanooga Parking Authority introducing parking credit pilot program
The three-month initiative will allow locals to receive up to $24 in parking credits as long as they have a valid city sticker.
July 10, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Communities Speak within the City of Chattanooga
A NYC-based research project has made its way to the Scenic City, allowing residents to provide feedback on local policies.
June 17, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Breaking down Hamilton County’s FY26 proposed budget
Get an overview on key aspects being proposed from the Wamp Administration.
May 20, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
How to use Chattanooga’s 311 service
Report a pothole, request graffiti removal, and get non-emergency help.
May 19, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Key priorities of Chattanooga’s proposed FY26 budget
This week, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has proposed the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget — let’s dive in.
May 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Chattanooga?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
April 15, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Chattanooga becomes North America’s first National Park City
After a nearly two-year long campaign, the Scenic City has gotten the official designation — find out what that means and how to celebrate.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Sprouting a greener city with the Chattanooga Tree Project
The Scenic City has launched a plan to plant thousands of trees — let’s see what the five-year journey entails.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Proposal created to preserve Chattanooga’s tree canopy
The Kelly Administration has introduced a tree ordinance change — read along to learn how it could affect Chattanooga’s urban forest.
March 26, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
Make your voice heard with Engage Chattanooga
The City of Chattanooga wants your input, here’s a new way you can share it.
March 25, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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December 8, 2025
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Holiday light displays in the Chattanooga area
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Chattanooga Library unveils five-year strategic plan
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