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Happy (almost) New Year, Chattanooga.
We’re so grateful to kick off 2025 with you. As we prepare for a promising new year, one thing is certain — we want to write about what matters to you the most.
Are you trying to find out if your favorite festival is returning this year, or wondering about an upcoming development in town? Is there a piece of Chattanooga history you’ve always wanted to know more about? What news gets you excited about opening our newsletter each morning?
The things you asked us this year were some of our favorite stories to cover. From sharing local volunteer opportunities to where the best area hikes are located, we had a blast answering your questions + learning more about our amazing city.
This year, to ring in 2025, we thought we’d answer 25 of your questions. So share your questions below and stay tuned as we work to cover what you’re curious about + find some answers.
Art-A-Nooga | 7-8 p.m. | Stove Works | Free | This special edition will feature a film recap of this year’s presentations, which includes artist talks, movie reviews, and poetry readings.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Fire-building 101 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn, GA | Free | Gather around the campfire to enjoy s’mores + learn to build a fire from the ground up — meet at the Interpretive Center.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Home for the Holidays | 3 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | $15+ | This seasonal celebration features performances by a variety of community groups — arrive early for photos with Santa.
Monday, Dec. 23
“Home Alone” | 2-3:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, Downtown Branch | Free | Those ages 8-18 can enjoy an interactive screening of this beloved holiday film.
Garbage and recycling collection scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 24 will be collected as normal + services on Wednesday, Dec. 25 will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 28. Additionally, several collection centers will be closed for the holidays, reopening on Thursday, Dec. 26.
Transit
Speaking of holiday closures, all CARTA services will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Hours will be adjusted on Tuesday, Dec. 24 + regular service schedules will resume on Thursday, Dec. 26. See full details.
Travel
In anticipation of holiday travel, TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates + state highways beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. Workers may be on-site in some construction zones, so continue to use caution. Closures will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Eat
Today, Dec. 20 is your last chance to order your holiday meal items from Main Street Meats. Pre-order items like rib roasts, ham, mashed potatoes, and coffee cake via email or by calling 423-602-9568.
Seasonal
Planning on shipping your holiday gifts this year? Check out this list of deadlines for major delivery companies in our area to make sure your presents arrive on time. Pro tip: If you’re still needing some gift ideas, make sure to scroll down below. (Local 3)
Fact or Fiction
ChattState is the first community college in the state to provide an on-campus Student Health Clinic. Find out.*
Finance
Looking for something to do the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day? Take advantage of auto loans at 4.99% APR on new vehicles from TVFCU and no payment for the first 90 days. Click to learn more + snag this deal before it ends on Tuesday, Dec. 31.*
Tech
If new phones are on your family’s Christmas list, you can switch to the Total 5G+ Unlimited plan and receive up to four free Samsung Galaxy A35 5G phones. Enjoy unlimited talk, text, data, and hotspot with 12x faster speeds, all backed by “America’s Favorite Network.”Make the switch.*
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🎁 Don’t miss these last-minute gift picks
Including a cute necklace and a Kindle remote page turner. | Graphic by 6AM city
Need a last-minute holiday gift that will ship quickly? Shop five great gifts available with Prime two-day shipping.
Layering initial necklace | $15.99 | Ship it fast, but make it feel personal with this 14K gold necklace displaying their first name initial.
Magnetic portable power bank charger | $37.99 | Perfect for the friend whose phone is always dying, this portable charger offers on-the-go power.
Candle warmer lamp + Thymes Fraiser fir candle | $39.99 + $36 | Make a candle extra special by pairing it with a warmer lamp that will make it last longer with flame-free heat.
I’m officially finished with my holiday shopping — this might be a new record for me. I have to shout out Sower for having a wonderful gift selection. They even have gift sets wrapped up and ready for you if you need an extra hand.
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