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Storefront of Naughty Cat Cafe with a logo of a masked cat. Signs display "30 cats inside" and "Not a strip club," next to a neon "Open" sign.
Small Business
Local love: NOOGAtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
February 17, 2026 03:52 PM
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Laura Figi
NOOGAtoday | battlekat combat
Culture
Try out stage combat during the Scenic City Slam
Come out to the first-ever stage combat workshop held in Tennessee.
September 26, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Coffee + Cocktail Week
Food
Experience Chattanooga Coffee and Cocktail Week
You all remember the food weeks we’ve had in the Scenic City, but now it’s time to get to sippin’ with a little nod to the local beverage scene with Chattanooga Coffee and Cocktail Week.
September 21, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Gowin Valley Farms
Food
Meet the growers behind Gowin Valley Farms
Learn more about Gowin Valley Farms and their gourmet mushroom operations.
September 14, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The Chattery
Events
Shop from The Chattery’s first-ever Night Market
The Chattery will host its Night Market event on Friday, Sept. 8 featuring 15+ local vendors to shop from.
September 6, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Waterhouse pavilion
Culture
25+ happily ever after venues in Chattanooga
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
September 5, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Day of Clay
Culture
Have a “Day of Clay” with Scenic City Clay Arts
Get your hands dirty while learning the craft of clay pottery during this inaugural fundraising event with SCCA.
August 29, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Elsie's Daughter
Food
Appalachian bistro Elsie’s Daughter set to open this fall
Elsie’s Daughter will open this fall at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo.
August 21, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Brewery Week
Food
What to expect from Chattanooga Brewery Week
Enjoy some of the best local brews in Chattanooga for discounted prices.
August 17, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | working outside at Velo
Culture
Places to work outside in Chattanooga
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
August 8, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | coffee plant
Culture
Part one: Behind the scenes of Chattanooga coffee roasteries
Have you ever wondered how your local cup of coffee is made? We went to five roasteries in town and found out more about their process.
August 3, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Key priorities of Chattanooga’s proposed FY26 budget
This week, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has proposed the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget — let’s dive in.
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City
Small Business Week: Chattanooga businesses everyone should know about
We’re spreading the local love with these small business recommendations from 15 Chattanooga entrepreneurs.
May 6, 2025
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A lively amusement park scene with people of all ages walking and chatting. Colorful rides, like a carousel and "Space Spin," are in the background. Trees surround the area.
History
100 years of family fun at Lake Winnie
The amusement and water park in Rossville, GA is celebrating its centennial year — let’s take a look back + see what this season has in store.
May 5, 2025
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NOOGAtoday | Scenic City Clay Arts
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Small Business Week: What makes Chattanooga’s small business scene special?
We asked the question, and small business owners across Chattanooga answered.
May 5, 2025
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The lightup "Chattanooga" sign at the Choo Choo
City
Small Business Week has arrived in Chattanooga
Join us at NOOGAtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
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A baby kangaroo eagerly drinks milk from a bottle held by a hand. Beside it, a yellow bucket lies tipped over with hay scattered around.
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Hit the road to Ocoee Riverside Farm
Learn how you can feed sloths, kangaroos, and experience so much more at this family-owned farm.
May 1, 2025
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