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Giving Tuesday in Chattanooga
Here are some ways to give back locally during this national day of giving.
December 01, 2025 03:04 PM
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Sarah Dickson
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50+ volunteer opportunities in Chattanooga
‘Tis the season for giving back, and we’ve got lots of ways to do it.
November 20, 2025
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Give for Good this season: Support our local YMCA
Here’s how you can help the local nonprofit during the season of giving.
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Food
Community luncheon Gratefull returns for its 10th year
Thanksgiving season is here — fill your plate with community and gratitude.
November 12, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Grateful Gobbler
Culture
Chattanooga turkey trots and holiday runs in 2025
Run or walk for a cause this holiday season.
November 5, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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How to help neighbors this Hunger Action Month
Here’s how you can help fight food insecurity in our community this September and beyond.
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Communities Speak within the City of Chattanooga
A NYC-based research project has made its way to the Scenic City, allowing residents to provide feedback on local policies.
June 17, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Celebrate local creativity during We Make 2025
Join local organization Art 120 on Saturday, May 3 for the return of this event celebrating Chattanooga’s creativity, innovation, and student talent.
April 22, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The Wiz
Culture
Announcing the Tivoli’s 2025-2026 Broadway season
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation has announced the six traveling Broadway productions that will be stopping in the Scenic City during the 2025-2026 season.
April 22, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Events
Don your wings for the Fairy & Folk Festival
The Fairy & Folk Festival returns May 24-25 at Audubon Acres.
April 21, 2025
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Culture
Learn to cook at the J.A. Henry Community YMCA
The YMCA debuted a new Teaching Kitchen which will host cooking classes starting in May 2025.
April 15, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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December 8, 2025
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Holiday light displays in the Chattanooga area
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Chattanooga Library unveils five-year strategic plan
It focuses on access, facilities, outreach, partnerships, and new offerings — with goals that evolve each year.
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2025 BlueCross Bowl kicking off in Chattanooga
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