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A white yacht is peacefully anchored on a calm lake during sunset. The golden sun creates a warm glow on the water’s surface, evoking a serene and tranquil ambiance.
Travel and Outdoors
Meet Getmyboat: the Airbnb of boating
No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying the waterways.
August 19, 2025 02:04 PM
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | Walden's Ridge Park is now open to the public.
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Now open after seven years: Walden’s Ridge Park
After seven years of collaboration and planning, a brand new park is now open to the public, serving Hamilton County as a vast outdoors sanctuary for all interests.
October 5, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | TN Naturalist
Travel and Outdoors
Chattanooga’s chapter of the Tennessee Naturalist Program
Join the Chattanooga Audubon Society to learn more about the surrounding nature scene + the creatures that inhabit them.
June 27, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Coolidge fountains
Parks and Recreation
New Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Plan for 2023
Big things are coming to the parks and outdoors department, find out what the blueprint looks like.
June 21, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors uses goats for landscaping
The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department has taken a different approach to a restoration project, and it’s goatally worth it.
June 19, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Litter boom
Parks and Recreation
Installation of a litter boom at Chattanooga Creek
The City of Chattanooga, in partnership with WaterWays, has begun a new litter initiative to keep the Chattanooga Creek clean.
May 24, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
Ross's Landing trees
Parks and Recreation
Painted trees in Ross’s Landing
Em-bark on a journey with us to reveal why Ross’s Landing is filled with painted trees.
April 4, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
See Rock City barn
Parks and Recreation
Rock City barn gets a commemorative makeover
The See Rock City barn attraction celebrates its 90th anniversary with a fresh coat of paint.
March 31, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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August 26, 2022
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4 places to experience lavender season in Chattanooga
We’re taking you all on a trip to the lavender fields this season — read along for local farms offering a chance to pick the blooms.
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Join the sourdough revolution in Chattanooga
The bread type is reaching new heights in popularity, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in the Scenic City, or start making your own.
May 29, 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.
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A basket of fried pickles sits on a wooden table next to a clear glass full of beer. Over the railing of the table is a view looking down below at trees and a parking lot.
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Spend a day completely outdoors in Chattanooga
Where to eat, play, and spend an entire day outside in the Scenic City — no need to step foot indoors.
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Front of Cassette Skate Shop with a brick facade and glass door. Bright signage, a colorful sticker-covered planter, and a chalkboard promoting a skatepark.
Development
Help bring a pop-up skate plaza to St. Elmo in Chattanooga
Learn how a local skate shop owner is working to bring the Scenic City’s first-ever legal DIY skate park to the area.
May 27, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Take the scenic route around Chattanooga this summer
Summer is quickly approaching, and with it comes the travel — from folks coming in to locals going on vacation, here are some scenic routes you can take without the traffic.
May 27, 2025
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NOOGAtoday | North Chick Blue Hole
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Swimming holes and pools in Chattanooga
Beat the heat by taking a refreshing dip in one of these local spots around + nearby town.
May 23, 2025
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South Broad stadium gets named Erlanger Park in Chattanooga
Erlanger scored a home run in becoming the naming rights partner for South Broad stadium, the new home for the Chattanooga Lookouts.
May 22, 2025
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Hiking guide for Chattanooga
Check out these 25 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Chattanooga, TN for outdoor adventures.
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