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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
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
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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
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
NOOGAtoday | Room 311
History
A tour of the Read House Hotel’s haunted Room 311
Come along with Editors Brianna and Kristen as they tour a haunted hotel room.
October 24, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
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Sponsored
Do you know the 100 years of history behind Chattanooga’s Double Cola Company?
For 100 years, the Double Cola Company beverage brand has been a helping hand to the Chattanooga community through volunteering, sponsorships + of course, their delicious bevs.
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NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Choo Choo sign
History
Designing Chattanooga: The Chattanooga Choo Choo
The Chattanooga Choo Choo is a landmark of Chattanooga history located in the heart of downtown.
September 30, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Levin Brothers ghost sign
History
Downtown Chattanooga’s ghost signs, explained: part three
A little bit of history behind some of the old painted advertisements on the sides of some of Chattanooga’s buildings.
September 20, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | archeological dig site
History
Artifacts discovered by UTC students now on display
You can see the artifacts at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center in Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
September 14, 2022
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Kristen Templeton
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Who ya gonna call? Jot down contact info for these Chattanooga resources
Don’t be afraid. Concerns about everything from flood damage to environmental health can be solved by getting in touch not with the Ghostbusters, but with these Chattanooga resources.
October 29, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County Fair
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
A woman in a black mask smiles while caretaking a red panda on a wooden platform. In the background, people observe through a glass window.
Culture
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
NOOGAtoday | rowers paddling across Tennessee River with crowd on the shore.
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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Emily Shea-Owen
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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
A frothy latte in a clear mug sits on a wooden table, sprinkled with cinnamon. In the background are small pumpkin decorations and a toy truck, evoking a cozy autumn feel.
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
A satellite image of Chattanooga from above with four blue lines heading out to the edge of the screen north, east, south, and west.
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
Cozy bookstore with a coral door, striped umbrella, and vibrant flower display. "Books Are Magic" sign evokes a whimsical, inviting atmosphere.
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