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We need to talk about the holidays at McLemore Resort
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Turning the soil over at Lupton Mills Meadow
Once a textile mill, this site will now serve as a public park and urban ecological reserve for Chattanooga + the Lupton City area.
July 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Extreme sports takes over the Chattanooga River Games
Get ready for three days of internationally recognized extreme sports during a brand new festival that will take over the Tennessee River.
July 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Golf on world-class mountaintop greens + soak up luxe resort amenities during Cloudland’s Stay & Play July special.
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A map showing the Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve and the 27 acres it will protect.
City
History in the making: Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve
The City of Chattanooga has signed the first-ever restricted covenants on city-owned land — read along to see what will be protected.
July 15, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Female leadership takes flight at Chattanooga Airport
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6 health tips to keep the summertime adventures going in Nooga
Maximize fun and elevate your healthcare experience this summer with Cempa Community Care’s “We Do Care” philosophy.
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NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County Fair
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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
NOOGAtoday | Swiftstay
Culture
Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
This private member’s club for home exchange recently expanded to include Chattanooga in its launch. See how you can travel and stay in and around the Scenic City for the price of a cleaning fee.
July 2, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | "Unearthing Boldness"
Culture
Public art unveiled in honor of Bessie Smith and Blue Goose Hollow
A new sculpture has been unveiled as part of the Bessie Smith + Blue Goose Hollow Artistic Trailhead Marker Project.
June 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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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