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Aerial view of a blue truss bridge spanning a wide river. Green trees and a rocky shoreline are visible, with distant hills under a partly cloudy sky.
City
Walnut Street Bridge renovations are right on schedule
Nearly eight months into its 18-month closure, the iconic blue bridge is showing fresh color and steady progress toward reopening in 2026.
November 03, 2025 03:15 PM
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Sarah Dickson
People pulling into the water via kayaks
City
Help create the Chattanooga Comprehensive Recreation Program Plan
The City of Chattanooga + its Parks and Outdoors Department have opened a public survey to create a new plan for recreation.
February 18, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A marshland showing water and trees
City
Help Loftis Middle School build The Marshland Project
The 8th graders of this Hixson school are leading a project to create outdoor learning that promotes conservation — join the efforts.
February 12, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Overview of Downtown Chattanooga showing Coolidge Park and the trees that span toward the mountain
City
Chattanooga officially applies to be a National Park City
The city has completed a major step in the process of being recognized as the nation’s first-ever National Park City — let’s look at the journey.
December 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Weigh in on the draft of Plan Chattanooga
The City of Chattanooga has released the drafted vision of the first-ever citywide framework plan + you’re invited to provide feedback.
October 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A man looking at a map cut out of Audubon Mountain
City
Land trades lead to the expansion of the Cumberland Trail
Northern Hamilton County will soon have a longer trail system after a land swap at Audubon Mountain was initiated between Chattanooga Audubon Society + Tennessee State Parks.
October 9, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Moccasin Bend and the Tennessee River
City
Moccasin Bend preserved from proposed development
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee recently declared that the state will not move forward to develop a proposed psychiatric facility on the state-owned land.
September 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Orange leaves covering the Walnut Street Bridge.
City
When to expect peak fall foliage in Chattanooga
October is going to be a colorful month in Hamilton County, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
September 23, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Sportspot
Sports
Chattanooga’s Olgiati Bridge to become a SportSpot
River City Co. is bringing a new pop-up series to the Riverfront District — this time with sports, so get ready to play.
September 3, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Development
Plans for Chattanooga’s first community schoolyard
East Side Elementary School will become home to the city’s first-ever community schoolyard, opening up the grounds to the public outside of school hours.
August 28, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Go picking in these pumpkin patches around Chattanooga
It’s the season of the pumpkins, so we’re rounding up a list of places to go picking. Check out these patches, farms, and nurseries.
October 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A white house porch with a 'Highland Park Porchfest' banner and an American flag. A vibrant Pride flag hangs on the railing, surrounded by plants.
Culture
What to expect at this year’s Highland Park Porchfest
See your neighbor’s porch become a stage at this annual festival, offering free live music.
October 2, 2025
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Chattanooga’s must-see museums
Chattanooga has an incredibly rich history that is showcased in museums throughout the area. From the Hunter Museum of American Art to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, pay a visit to these various spots to learn all there is to know about the Scenic City.
October 1, 2025
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Elegant porch decorated for fall with an array of pumpkins in various hues and sizes on steps. White double doors and classic railings create a cozy, welcoming ambiance.
Real Estate
Trending this fall: Porch pumpkins
Skip the pumpkin patch and hire these local businesses to come and spruce up your landscaping with a seasonal touch.
September 29, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Sunlit rocky cliff with sparse trees overlooking a vast, rolling landscape. Blue sky with scattered clouds creates a serene, expansive atmosphere.
City
The blueprint to preserving the Cradle of Southern Appalachia
A new tri-state collaboration will work to conserve natural areas found in Tennessee, Georgia + Alabama.
September 25, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Get ready for the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
Your favorite free bluegrass festival is almost here — check out the lineup.
September 25, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
Volunteers in bright vests trim foliage along a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by lush, green trees. The scene conveys teamwork and nature conservation.
City
How to celebrate National Public Lands Day in Chattanooga
Two ways to get your hands dirty for a good cause this Saturday, Sept. 27.
September 23, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
Fall foliage on the mountains (colors like yellow, orange, red, and green) and showing the Tennessee River
Travel and Outdoors
Five ways to see fall colors in Chattanooga
Whether you’re hiking, cruising, or road-tripping — these are the best ways to fall for Chattanooga this season.
September 22, 2025
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Give these Chattanooga live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
September 19, 2025
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City
Dozens of Chattanooga neighborhoods are getting a glow-up
The city funding that’s helping build pride and stronger communities.
September 18, 2025
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