Our resolution is to never stop appreciating this view. | Photo by Kelly Lacy via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
As the sun sets on 2025, many of us are looking ahead — setting new goals, intentions, and habits for 2026. We asked NOOGAtoday readers about their New Year’s resolutions, and this is what they shared:
They want to write, organize, and stay open…
“Practice writing daily.” -Barb F.
“Try to write a book. Be more organized/simplify my space. Consider new career options & possibilities.” -Kelley K.
CARTA is getting a $1.46 million boost from TDOT to improve transit across Chattanooga. The funding will support new mobility hubs with multiple transportation options, protective barriers for bus drivers, a state-of-the-art training simulator, and upgrades to the Wilcox Boulevard facility. (Chattanoogan)
Traffic
The W Road will be closed from 8 to 11 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 1, for a community cleanup. Drivers can get on or off Signal Mountain using Taft Highway or Roberts Mill Road. (Local 3 News)
Active
Need some post-holiday exercise? It’s not too late to sign up for The Whiskey Run, taking off from The Boathouse tomorrow morning. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon — and celebrate with a whiskey sampling. Register online.
Answered
We asked our readers to settle several holiday debates, and when it comes to New Year’s Eve, the verdict is clear: stay home. A whopping 90% of readers said they’re ringing in the new year from the couch. If that’s you, order takeout from one of these new local restaurants.
Quoted
“Be like the I-24/I-75 and never stop working on yourself,” said NOOGAtoday reader Amy M. If you need another laugh, check out these tips, unwritten rules, and observances from other Chattanoogans.
Fun Fact
The world’s oldest hotel has been welcoming guests since 705 A.D. under the ownership of the same family for 52 generations — Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan. Over 1,000 years later, The Read House opened, becoming Chattanooga’s oldest hotel.
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If your New Year’s resolution is to declutter your home, same here. Before you free up space by selling things online, read these tips from Local 3 News to help protect yourself and your money.
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