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Your horoscope in Chattanooga neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
January 16, 2026 02:06 PM
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Haley Bartlett
Replica of the Pinta ship in the water
Culture
Explore 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.
October 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Moccasin Bend and the Tennessee River
City
Moccasin Bend preserved from proposed development
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently declared that the state will not move forward to develop a proposed psychiatric facility on the state-owned land.
September 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The Walnut Street Bridge during sunset
Culture
Unwritten rules of Chattanooga
Whether it’s hidden gems or local favorites, we’ve put together 15+ tips, tricks, and ways to make memories around town. Here’s your guide to the unwritten rules of Chattanooga, TN.
August 19, 2024
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Staff
NOOGAtoday | Swimming
Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Chattanooga’s hottest days on record
Chattanooga’s hottest day on record was July 1, 2012, when the Scenic City hit 107 °.
August 16, 2024
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Staff
Students walking in a museum
Culture
Field trip season has begun with ArtsBuild’s “Imagine!” program
ArtsBuild has partnered with seven organizations around the Scenic City to bring arts education to elementary school children — find out how to sign up for a field trip.
August 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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History
Designing Chattanooga: old downtown churches
Dive into Chatanooga’s history by taking a look at the architecture of the old downtown churches.
August 6, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A photo of Daniel D. Smith
Culture
Meet Daniel D. Smith, local author + US Navy veteran
We sat down with this Chattanooga author to discuss his fifth book and first novel, “The Biltmore’s Mona Lisa” — find out how his life has shaped the makings of this heist tale.
July 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A pint glass filled with beer and reading "OddStory Brewing Co. Chattanooga, TN" in front of an outdoor background.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Chattanooga-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Chattanooga nod there — these craft beers found around Scenic City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
The inside of an old mall with lots of empty space. Two benches and a table with chairs sit empty, surrounded by a few plants. A closed storefront can be seen in the background, and two groups of people are walking around.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Chattanooga’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Chattanooga skyline with a search bar reading "Chattanooga 1999"
Culture
Chattanooga’s 1999 time capsule
What was Chattanooga like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 18, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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A couple walks under a stone archway adorned with colorful string lights in green, red, and yellow. The scene feels festive and enchanting.
Entertainment
Holiday light displays in the Chattanooga area
Neighborhoods, parks, and local attractions are sparkling this season.
December 5, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Education
Chattanooga Library unveils five-year strategic plan
It focuses on access, facilities, outreach, partnerships, and new offerings — with goals that evolve each year.
December 3, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Sports
2025 BlueCross Bowl kicking off in Chattanooga
The three-day event will bring 18 teams — and a big boost — to the Scenic City.
December 3, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Nonprofits
Giving Tuesday in Chattanooga
Here are some ways to give back locally during this national day of giving.
December 1, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
The interior of a shop filled with goods like books, dish towels, and glassware.
Business
Our Chattanooga-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 26, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | A lot of Christmas trees in Southside
Travel and Outdoors
10 places to buy live Christmas trees around Chattanooga
From choose-and-cut farms to festive pop-up lots, here’s where you can find the perfect tree this holiday season.
November 24, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Black and white photo of a vintage street scene. Three-story brick buildings house a clothing store, restaurant, and credit store. People walk by.
History
Where did Chattanoogans shop in the 1950s?
We take a look back in time as the Scenic City gears up for another busy shopping season.
November 21, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
Illuminated trees with colorful lights stand under a "Festive Forest" banner in a park setting. People gather, creating a cheerful holiday atmosphere.
Culture
Festive Forest returning to downtown Chattanooga
Miller Park is about to become a winter wonderland.
November 20, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Play
50+ volunteer opportunities in Chattanooga
‘Tis the season for giving back, and we’ve got lots of ways to do it.
November 20, 2025
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Staff
NOOGAtoday | MAINx24
Culture
Your 2025 MAINx24 guide
Southside’s 24-hour festival, MAINx24, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 this year. Here’s the need-to-know-info.
November 18, 2025
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Brianna Williams