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Haley Bartlett

City Editor

Haley Bartlett is a journalist based in Chattanooga, Tennessee who has written for publications such as the LA Canyon News and Chattanooga Times Free Press. She loves reading in coffee shops and finding funky home decor in thrift stores.

The road system heading into downtown from the highway with a flowering tree.
City
$4 million to improve pedestrian safety + connect communities in Chattanooga
The US Department of Transportation has granted the City of Chattanooga two federal grants that will be used to study and design pedestrian-friendly infrastructure that will connect more areas of the city together.
March 15, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Proposed changes to Chattanooga’s PILOT program
The City of Chattanooga will consider reforming parts of the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) program as it pertains to affordable housing. Let’s discuss what the changes are and what it can mean for residents.
March 13, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A field of double tulips that are blooming, with reddish/orangish petals
Culture
4 places to experience tulip season in Chattanooga
Tulip season has officially bloomed into action around the area, so we’ve created this helpful guide on local spots around the greater Chattanooga area to see the flowers yourself.
March 13, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Families playing in the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens, adults hula hooping with a child and the terminal station in the background
Culture
Plan Ahead: Chattanooga Outdoor Festival
Outshine Adventures is teaming up with Nomad Be Happy to bring a new festival to the Scenic City. Celebrate our green spaces with the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival, slated later in April.
March 7, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday's Daylist happy mountain folk singing on a blue and yellow background
Culture
Answered: What mood would be on Chattanooga’s Spotify daylist?
We asked you all to help us create a Chattanooga-inspired daylist — now, it’s time to set the mood right with these folk tunes.
March 7, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The team of La Paz Chattanooga sitting on a couch in front of a colorful mural in their office.
City
Community needs identified in La Paz’s survey
La Paz recently ran survey to better understand and identify the needs of the community — let’s dive into the results.
March 5, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | North Chattanooga
City
Meet the North Chattanooga Neighborhood Association
We’re kicking off our Chattanooga Neighborhood Association series with the North Chattanooga Neighborhood Association, a newer group that recently had its inaugural meeting. Find out what resources could be in your own backyard.
March 5, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Frazier Avenue reconfiguration option A
City
Weigh in on options for the Frazier Avenue reconfiguration
The City of Chattanooga has officially released options for the reconfiguration of Frazier Avenue — learn more about the city’s preferred Option A and the alternative option B before sharing input.
March 1, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The exterior of the historical Felker House, with light brickwork and pointed roof with a porch on both the first and second floor, a brick walkway, and large trees and bushes in the front yard.
Real Estate
The historical Felker House in nearby Dalton, GA
Let us take you on a virtual tour of the Felker House, a historical piece of North Georgia that resides only ~30 minutes from downtown Chattanooga.
February 28, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Historical photo of the Market Street Bridge from a newspaper clipping
History
Chattanooga’s history: 3 Black residents who helped shape the city’s architectural footprint
Let’s uncover some of the stories within the Chattanooga Public Library’s Black residents archives and how they shaped the city in their own way throughout history.
February 26, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Three ladies in futuristic cocktail dresses (pink, blue, and orange) in front of a balloon display.
Culture
Take the party to the Hunter Underground
Here’s everything you need to know about the Hunter Museum of American Art’s annual Hunter Underground fundraising party, from what what to wear to what you can expect.
February 26, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Be The Change Collective
Culture
Connecting the community through the Chattanooga House Show Initiative
Be The Change Youth Initiative is finding a new way to connect folks in Chattanooga with music and helping local nonprofits along the way with a new house show concert series.
February 20, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Three cosplayers at Con Nooga in front of the banner.
Culture
The need-to-knows of Con Nooga 2024
Con Nooga is returning this weekend to take over the Chattanooga Convention Center, and we’re here to help you get all the important information you need.
February 20, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Your guide to early voting in Hamilton County for the 2024 primaries
While our official election day for the county and federal primaries isn’t until Tuesday, March 5, early voting will begin Wednesday, Feb. 14. Here is how to get your ballots in and your votes counted.
February 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Five Wits Pickleball
Sports
Five Wits Brewing Co. debuts the “Pickleball Project”
Local brewery Five Wits Brewing Co. recently transformed its space inside of Barrelhouse Ballroom to hold a pickleball court when shows aren’t going on — read along to play ball with us.
February 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Aerial photo of Coolidge Park showing the bright blue roofs of the facilities and the fountains next to green grass.
City
Chattanooga’s first Parks & Outdoors Advisory Committee
The Chattanooga City Council has officially appointed the 15 members who will serve on the board of the city’s first-ever Parks & Outdoors Advisory Committee.
February 14, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Aerial shot of Chattanooga during the fall with the bottom half showing off Coolidge Park and the bridges with fall trees and the top half of the photo showing the cityscape and mountains.
City
Welcoming Accra, Ghana as Chattanooga’s newest Sister City
The City of Chattanooga has announced it will formally sign an agreement with leaders in Accra, the capital city of Ghana to become the city’s first Sister City in the African continent.
February 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Earrings that are shades of pink, red, and purple that are shaped in hearts with Valentine messaging on them.
Culture
18 ways to love (or not) Valentine’s Day in Chattanooga
Looking for a place to feel the love during Valentine’s Day or even a quiet corner to escape the heart-eyed folks? We’ve got you covered with this guide to 18 things to do around the Scenic City.
February 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The three Call Me Spinster women with their children in a living room
Culture
The family behind Call Me Spinster and debut album “Potholes”
After years in the making, local sister-trio Call Me Spinster will release their debut album “Potholes” — get an inside look at the group and the process behind the music.
February 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Pink flowers blooming in a green-leafed bush outside
Culture
Change with the Rock City Seasons
Lookout Mountain attraction Rock City recently announced it will bring intentionality with its programming based on the seasons. Read on for the changes you can expect as Rock City Seasons takes over the grounds.
February 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Little Debbie VDay snack boxes including the Nutty Buddy, donuts, cakes, and Cherry Cordials.
Food
Try This: Little Debbie’s Valentine’s Day treats
Little Debbie has dropped a new snack lineup for Valentine’s Day and is sharing some big love. Read on for Editor Haley + Kristen’s reviews on the sweet treats.
February 2, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Asked: What development projects do you want updates on in 2024?
2023 held a lot of major development news — let us know which projects are at the top of your list to be completed, and you might just see an update in a future newsletter.
February 2, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A shelf display of reusable cleaning products in clear bottles with pumps and reusable cleaning brushes and bottles.
Business
Live sustainably with Upstream Refillery
Newly opened Upstream Refillery offers folks the opportunity and ease to have a positive and sustainable impact on the environment around them with its services.
January 31, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
City and state officials speaking at a podium inside of EPB's headquarters.
Business
EPB’s latest moves in the quantum world
EPB has announced it will continue its partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to form the Collaborative for Energy Resilience and Quantum Science — find out what that means for Gig City.
January 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A rendering of a baseball stadium showing the beer garden and stands by the baseball field.
City
Where the South Broad development currently stands
We’ve been sharing little updates along the way through the ongoing South Broad development project since its inception — now, we’re sharing the major news as developers await the final stamp of approval.
January 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Editors Kristen + Haley in Coolidge Park
Culture
Plan Ahead: NOOGAtoday, Cupid Tomorrow
That’s right our dear readers, for the first time ever, your favorite daily newsletter will be hosting a Valentine’s market and networking event — here’s what you need to know.
January 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Folks in a parking lot with traditional Chinese dragon and lion dance costumes for a Lunar New Year celebration.
Culture
Celebrate Lunar New Year: The Year of the Dragon in Chattanooga
Did you know 2024 is a Year of the Dragon? Find out how to celebrate and honor Asian cultures during the Lunar New Year, right from your own backyard.
January 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Ariel shot of the Walnut Street and Market Street bridges over blue water.
City
Funds for strategy development planning in South Chattanooga
The City of Chattanooga was recently awarded a large grant from the US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) — find out how the funds will be used.
January 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Two folks on kayaks, one that is orange, red, and yellow, and one that is shades of light and dark blue, paddling on the river with green trees in the background.
City
Outdoor Chattanooga strategizes for 2024-28
Outdoor Chattanooga, a division within the city’s Parks and Outdoors Department, has announced five key goals within its strategic plan for the next four years.
January 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
2024 predictions bingo card — top row: "Temps hit 100 in June," "Dolly Parton concert announced," + "City Cafe reopens on Broad Street in May, second row: "Featured on a best food list," "free space," + "Walnut Street bridge repairs get delayed until 2025" third row: "Nominated for a Best Bathroom award," "I-24 interchange construction is complete," + "Your bestie subscribes to NOOGAtoday"
Culture
Answered: Our readers’ 2024 predictions
We asked, you answered. Here’s what locals think will happen this year.
January 19, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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