However you move, there’s a Chattanooga gym for you. | Photo provided by Kyle House Fitness
If “exercise more” made its way onto your New Year’s resolution list, you’re definitely not alone. Luckily, Chattanooga has no shortage of places where you can turn that goal into reality.
Sportsbarn, 1790 Hamill Rd., Hixson
This 40,000-sqft facility is equipped with an outdoor pool, hot tubs, a sauna, fitness rooms + studios, weight machines, cardio equipment, and more.
Like a home with character? This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom St. Elmo home is oozing with it. Just check the interior photos for proof. Plus, it has a two-car garage, two oversized pantries, and is less than a 10-minute walk from some of St. Elmo’s best restaurants and shops.
Today Is
The twelfth day after Christmas — one of the traditional final days to take your Christmas tree down. That’s where the “12 Days of Christmas” comes from. Make sure to bring your tree to one of Chattanooga’s five recycling centers so you aren’t left with a rotting pine on your lawn. (Southern Living)
Seasonal
If you didn’t get to experience the Enchanted Garden of Lights this holiday season, you still have a little more time. Rock City has extended the event for an extra week, through Sunday, Jan. 11. Grab tickets to Afterglow online.
Kids
Pretty soon, kids will be able to experience Italy without ever leaving Chattanooga. The Creative Discovery Museum is opening Ciao Bambini!, a new exhibit that’ll allow children to explore Italy’s food, language, art, and architecture. It’s included with regular admission and opens Saturday, Jan. 17.
Try This
Have you heard of Veganuary? Since 2014, millions of people across the globe have used January to reduce how many animal products they eat. If you want to take part, Chattanooga’s meat-free eats await.
Gallery
We share our planet with remarkable creatures. National Geographic captured many of their extraordinary stories and journeys in its Pictures of the Year 2025. Don’t rely on the lens — make this the year you see the world for yourself, starting at Chattanooga Airport.
Job
Manifesting a new job for 2026? Let us help. Our Job Board has 240,000 active listings across industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, and information technology. Search open jobs now.
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By the numbers
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1,116. That’s how many responses we received from readers during our Giving Campaign.
We analyzed all of those responses to learn more about what you enjoy — and want to see more of — in our newsletters. Here’s what you said:
~20-25% of messages expressed that local info + events are our key value. These readers probably love the Events and News Note sections of our newsletter, along with our monthly Plan Ahead.
~10% said that we’re part of their morning routine, and we couldn’t be happier to accompany your morning cup of coffee.
~10% praised our brevity + easy-to-read format, so we’ll be sure to keep this short.
Several people also called out our support of small businesses + our “no-politics” approach. Psst: More formalized small business coverage is coming soon, so be on the lookout.
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Do you wanna build a snowman? Elsa and Anna from “Frozen” will be at the last two nights of the Chattanooga Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festivaland we just can’t let it go. They’ll be taking photos with guests at the Education Center from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17. Grab tickets now — because some people are worth melting for.
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