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Travel and Outdoors
Plan the perfect picnic in Chattanooga
Get ready to grab your blankets and stock your baskets — it’s picnic season.
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Haley Bartlett
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Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors unveils vision plan for Montague Park
The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department has unveiled its plans for Montague Park, keep reading for what’s in store.
September 28, 2023
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NOOGAtoday | Beth Garden
City
Grow with the 2023 Step ONE Teaching Garden grantees
The Hamilton County Health Department has announced the 10 recipients of its Teaching Garden Grants — meet the local organizations that will use their gardens for education within the community.
September 25, 2023
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NOOGAtoday | Greenway Farms
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day in and around Chattanooga
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the local volunteer events.
September 19, 2023
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City
Chattanooga awarded $6 million to focus on enhanced beautification efforts
The USDA has awarded the City of Chattanooga with funds to focus on enhanced beautification efforts and urban forestry in designated communities.
September 18, 2023
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NOOGAtoday | Ice on the Landing
City
Ice on the Landing announces new location for 2023-24 season
Chattanooga’s only ice skating rink Ice on the Landing will return this year with a new location.
September 14, 2023
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Culture
Get ready for Flat Top Mountain Farm’s Fall Festival season
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, flower fields... need we say more?
September 11, 2023
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NOOGAtoday | Mountain biking trails
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New mountain biking trails open on Aetna Mountain
Take to the trails to explore four miles of mountain biking routes on Aetna Mountain.
August 31, 2023
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NOOGAtoday | Train
Travel and Outdoors
Train rides from Chattanooga to Georgia return
Take a scenic train ride to Chickamauga or Summerville, GA with the Tennessee Valley Railroad.
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