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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.
December 15, 2025 02:26 PM
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Fireworks above a Cloudland crowd. Two people use water guns to race rubber ducks. A person pulls out a 4th of July-themed jenga block. A father helps his child up the stairs.
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Happy hauling: flea markets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Chattanooga
Here’s the deal — the flea markets and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Scenic City.
June 27, 2024
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The Ocoee Mountain Cottages welcome sign
Real Estate
Vacation homes coming soon: Ocoee Mountain Cottages
Explore the floor plans of the newly developed vacation home community, Ocoee Mountain Cottages.
June 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
five summer cocktails that are yellow, orange, and pinkish with lime garnishes.
Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Chattanooga, TN from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
An aerial shot of the Tennessee Aquarium with its pyramid rooftops and the Tennessee River landscape.
Business
Tennessee Aquarium ranks No. 1 in the country
According to Newsweek Magazine’s readers, Chattanooga’s very own Tennessee Aquarium is the best in the country.
April 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Ladies at Beachaven Winery, The Candleloft, and boutiques.
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NOOGAtoday | Construction site at the Chattanooga Zoo.
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Chattanooga Zoo to host Bidders for Critters to support expansion
The Chattanooga Zoo will host its inaugural Bidders for Critters online auction to raise funds for its ongoing Cape of Africa expansion.
April 19, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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What you can expect from Rock City Nights: Flora Luna
Follow the red string to explore Rock City through a culinary and artful journey during the Flora Luna experience.
April 5, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A collage of four photos — from left to right: a man mountain biking in creek-like area, a white house on the side of the mountain with green trees, a view of a city, and folks lining up on the side of a beach.
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The Chattanooga area joins the Coalition of Hip Hideaways
As a way to continue its mission of responsible growth for the tri-state Chattanooga region, Thrive Regional Partnership has joined national partners to be a part of the Coalition of Hip Hideaways.
March 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Gear up for the ninth annual Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon
Whether you’re participating, cheering the athletes on, or looking to avoid the crowds — here’s what you need to know.
February 27, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Massive wastewater project coming into view in Chattanooga
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October 8, 2025
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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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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
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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
NOOGAtoday | 3 Sisters Festival
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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.
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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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Sarah Dickson
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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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