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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Chattanooga
Dining in Chattanooga is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
January 28, 2026 01:28 PM
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Staff
NOOGAtoday | Concert
City
Music venue assessment unveils need for new outdoor amphitheater
The findings of the Music Venue Needs Assessment have been released, unveiling a need for a new outdoor amphitheater in Chattanooga.
August 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
The Walnut Street Bridge during sunset
Culture
Unwritten rules of Chattanooga
Whether it’s hidden gems or local favorites, we’ve put together 15+ tips, tricks, and ways to make memories around town. Here’s your guide to the unwritten rules of Chattanooga, TN.
August 19, 2024
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Staff
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
Weigh in on tourism in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tourism Co. has launched its first-ever Tourism Sentiment Surveys, allowing business owners and residents to weigh in on tourism in the city.
August 9, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Timberroots Rustic Retreats
Culture
Try This: Nature getaway with Timberroot Rustic Retreats
Check out these three properties with Timberroots Rustic Retreats to relax and connect with nature.
July 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A pint glass filled with beer and reading "OddStory Brewing Co. Chattanooga, TN" in front of an outdoor background.
Culture
Local libations: A round of Chattanooga-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Chattanooga nod there — these craft beers found around Scenic City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A rendering of the Hawk Hill site showing towers and buildings for mixed-use of residential and commercial spaces, lined with trees and the views of the mountains.
City
Envisioning Hawk Hill’s future
River City Co. has created a vision board for Hawk Hill, the current site of AT&T Field — see what the future could hold once the field gets demolished.
July 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Chattanooga.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Chattanooga, TN from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County Fair
City
What’s in store for the 2024 Hamilton County Fair
The fair will return for its second year with a mix of old and new favorites.
July 3, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Where to get hot chocolate in Chattanooga
Three local spots serving one of winter’s sweetest drinks.
December 8, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
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Holiday light displays in the Chattanooga area
Neighborhoods, parks, and local attractions are sparkling this season.
December 5, 2025
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Education
Chattanooga Library unveils five-year strategic plan
It focuses on access, facilities, outreach, partnerships, and new offerings — with goals that evolve each year.
December 3, 2025
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Sports
2025 BlueCross Bowl kicking off in Chattanooga
The three-day event will bring 18 teams — and a big boost — to the Scenic City.
December 3, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | United Way of Greater Chattanooga
Nonprofits
Giving Tuesday in Chattanooga
Here are some ways to give back locally during this national day of giving.
December 1, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
The interior of a shop filled with goods like books, dish towels, and glassware.
Business
Our Chattanooga-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 26, 2025
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | A lot of Christmas trees in Southside
Travel and Outdoors
10 places to buy live Christmas trees around Chattanooga
From choose-and-cut farms to festive pop-up lots, here’s where you can find the perfect tree this holiday season.
November 24, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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History
Where did Chattanoogans shop in the 1950s?
We take a look back in time as the Scenic City gears up for another busy shopping season.
November 21, 2025
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Sarah Dickson