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City
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
NOOGAtoday | State of City
City
Recap of Chattanooga’s 2023 State of the City
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly recently sat down with residents to discuss where the city is at and where it’s going under the One Chattanooga plan.
August 4, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Gov. Lee grocery tax break
Government
Get ready for tax free grocery shopping
Under the Tennessee Works Tax Act, all Tennessee grocery stores will halt tax charges for three months.
July 31, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Collegedale Public Works Department
City
Three Hamilton County cities receive statewide honors
The cities of Collegedale, Lakesite + Red Bank were recognized with statewide honors at the recent Tennessee Municipal League Conference.
July 28, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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City
Chattanooga pilots 3D-printed shelters
The City of Chattanooga and Branch Technology have partnered to test run building temporary shelters with the use of 3D-printers.
July 11, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Ukrainian Mayor
City
Chattanooga resident-led support for Ukrainian city
The City of Chattanooga will propose a resolution to create a locally resident-led support cohort for a war-torn Ukrainian city.
June 15, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Hamilton County’s proposed 2024 fiscal year budget
Hamilton County recently released its proposed 2024 budget, here’s what you need to know.
June 9, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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City
City of Chattanooga launches Home Assistance Repair Program
The City of Chattanooga has launched its Home Assistance Repair Program for residents in need.
May 15, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Downtown Chattanooga
City
Breaking down the city’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget
Read a breakdown of Mayor Tim Kelly’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget for the city of Chattanooga.
May 3, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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Government
Reducing unsheltered homelessness in Hamilton County
An update on Mayor Tim Kelly’s One Chattanooga plan to help unsheltered residents in Hamilton County.
April 12, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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October 29, 2025
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Festivals
What to expect at the 2025 Hamilton County Fair
From live music to pig races, here’s your guide to this year’s fair at McDonald Farm.
October 27, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Get Wild at the Chattanooga Zoo
How to get up close and personal with some of the zoo’s most popular animals.
October 24, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Sports
Get ready for Chattanooga’s 2025 Head of the Hooch regatta
Experience one of the world’s largest rowing regattas right here in the Scenic City.
October 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Small Business
NOOGAtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 22, 2025
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Real Estate
3 Chattanooga homes with mountain views to see fall colors
These homes will make you want to get cozy with a blanket and cup of coffee.
October 22, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Restaurants
Chattanooga Fall Coffee Week is here
Several coffee shops are offering deals on seasonal sips and pastries this week.
October 21, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Chattanooga’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of NOOGA, cities across the world await.
October 20, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Your guide to burn permits in Hamilton County
Brush piling up? Here’s what to know before you light it up this burn season.
October 16, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Arts
UTC professor takes solo journey to explore family history
Now, Karen Babine is sharing what she learned about identity, belonging, and the past.
October 15, 2025
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Sarah Dickson