If you take a trip from Atlanta to Washington, DC, you may spot this artwork by Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann in DC’s Union Station. | Photo via Amtrak
Holiday travel season approaches, and if you’re sick of flight anxiety or hours of driving, there is a third option — taking the train.
While Chattanooga doesn’t have an Amtrak station of its own, Atlanta’s Peachtree Station is just down the road. Think of it like driving to ATL for a better flight.
Meet the Crescent
If you’re leaving from Peachtree Station, it’s likely that you’ll be riding on a Crescent:
WiFi | Crescent trains come equipped with free WiFi, so you can keep reading NOOGAtoday. Pro tip: Outlets are more accessible in first or business class + sleeper cars.
Food + Drink | This train offers flexible dining (complimentary meals for private room travelers) + cafe service (snacks and drinks for purchase).
Accommodations | The Crescent features coach seats + various private roomettes and bedrooms.
Want to help shape the future of public transit in Chattanooga? Take this survey from CARTA about your transportation preferences and habits. (It will take you ~8-10 minutes.)
Real Estate
A new East Brainerd neighborhood development is set to open soon. Join the interest list for Wildflower, a single-family-home community featuring a clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts, walking trails, and playspaces.
Sports
Any Vols fans around? The University of Tennessee’s baseball team is headed to AT&T Field this Saturday, Oct. 4 for an intersquad exhibition game at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $12. (Local 3)
Outdoors
Lookout Mountain’s Guild-Hardy Trail is set to reopen next Wednesday, Oct. 8. The popular trail has been closed due a sewage leak that occurred last month. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Biz
Yesterday, the Company Lab unveiled its 2025 fall cohort of startups that will receive education and support from Co.Lab here in Chattanooga over the course of six weeks. Check out the five companies. (WDEF)
Seasonal
Underwater pumpkin carving has officially kicked off at the Tennessee Aquarium as part of its month-long ODDtober celebration. Catch upcoming underwater pumpkin carvings every Saturday at 2 p.m. throughout the month. (Local 3)
The Buy
The Buy
A great lightweight women’s sweater. Choose your favorite color (we’re eyeing navy and burgundy) and pair this basic top with jeans for an easy outfit this fall. Bonus: Some colors are 24% off.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
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