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NOOGAtoday | Entrance to Point Park with stone entryway surrounded by trees.
Culture
Commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga
Join the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park for a series of educational programs commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga.
November 13, 2023 01:03 PM
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | A replica of the Pinta, used by Columbus during his exploration in the Age of Discovery, sits on the Chattanooga riverfront.
Culture
Explore on a replica of the 15th century Pinta
A floating museum has set sail and docked on Chattanooga’s riverfront — get a historical look inside one of the ships Columbus traveled on.
November 6, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | A crew dressed in pioneer period clothing are showing children how to make their own candles the way they did back in that time period.
Culture
Pioneer new skills with Audubon Acres
Audubon Acres will host its annual Walker Farm Pioneer Days festival, teaching elementary school students skills to help provide an educational tool on how the pioneers lived.
November 6, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Asked: What zodiac signs would Chattanooga neighborhoods be?
If you had to give neighborhoods in Chattanooga a zodiac sign, what would its chart say?
August 28, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Ruby Falls
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Ruby Falls and Tennessee Whiskey Trail to host Bootleg Bash
Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural whiskey tasting event.
August 3, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Bridge
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Iconic landmarks in Chattanooga
We’re giving you the 411 on the 423’s landmarks — from the Walnut Street Bridge to Coolidge Park. Learn about their history, fun facts, and just why Chattanoogans and visitors alike find them so iconic.
August 1, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Creative Discovery Museum
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Museums in Chattanooga
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.
July 24, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Generator bay
City
Exclusive look at the Raccoon Mountain Dam
Get an inside look at the Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant that helps generate power in our community.
June 23, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
The Tennessee flag
History
History of the Tennessee flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
May 31, 2023
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Dayten Rose
NOOGAtoday | Horace Brazelton photo
Culture
Horace Brazelton exhibit to open at Ruby Falls
Learn about the trailblazing African American photographer at this exhibit.
May 23, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Dr. Tommie Brown
History
UTC gets a historical donation
Dr. Tommie Brown has donated 125 boxes of her personal papers to the UTC Library Special Collections.
March 22, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Rose S. Longgley
History
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Rose Longgley
Read more about Rose Longgley, one of the founders of Northside Neighborhood House.
March 16, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
A library photo clipping.
History
Asked: Which local woman do you want us to highlight?
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month the best way we know how — with the history of an impactful local woman.
March 1, 2023
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | bee mural
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16 murals around Chattanooga, TN
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
February 14, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
Rocks and trees in front of a thick cloud of fog.
History
The history of air quality in Chattanooga
Catch up on Chattanooga’s air quality history before a public hearing concerning updates to the Air Pollution Control Ordinance and Regulations.
January 18, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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