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How Chattanooga is preparing for power outages
What TVA and EPB are doing to get ready for this weekend’s winter weather.
January 22, 2026 02:28 PM
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Sarah Dickson
NOOGAtoday | Rosie alpaca
Culture
Try this: Rosie Mae’s Alpaca Farm & Boutique
Spend an afternoon with adorable alpacas on a small farm in nearby Wildwood, GA.
July 21, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Riverwalk
Culture
Answered: Your Chattanooga happy place
We asked our readers what their Chattanooga happy place is. Here are a few of the responses.
July 20, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | kayak
Culture
Where to try outdoor recreational activities in Chattanooga
Wanting to get outdoors this summer? Try out these recreational activities.
July 18, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
Cape porcupines digging at the Chattanooga Zoo.
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Help build a new exhibit at the Chattanooga Zoo
Support the Zoo’s new Cape of Africa habitat with just one brick.
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NOOGAtoday | Treehouse
City
Luxury treehouse lodging now open at Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls has partnered with Treetop Hideaways to open a new luxury treehouse lodging option on Lookout Mountain.
July 14, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Provence Street
City
Weigh in on the new Provence Street Park
A new park is coming to Provence Street, join in on these community engagement opportunities to share how you would like to see the park designed.
July 6, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Music & Movies in Miller
Culture
Where to watch outdoor movies this summer
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for these outdoor movie screenings in and around Chattanooga.
June 28, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | TN Naturalist
Travel and Outdoors
Chattanooga’s chapter of the Tennessee Naturalist Program
Join the Chattanooga Audubon Society to learn more about the surrounding nature scene + the creatures that inhabit them.
June 27, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Geocaching
Culture
Exploring Chattanooga through Geocaching
Join in on the world’s largest treasure hunt to explore Chattanooga in a whole new way.
June 22, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Coolidge fountains
Parks and Recreation
New Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Plan for 2023
Big things are coming to the parks and outdoors department, find out what the blueprint looks like.
June 21, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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How to keep hard-to-recycle items out of landfills in Chattanooga
From car batteries and laptops — here are some ways to properly recycle uncommon items in the Scenic City.
March 17, 2025
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Musician on stage with guitar faces a large, outdoor audience seated on grass. It's a sunny day, creating a lively, festive atmosphere.
Culture
Plan Ahead: Chattanooga Outdoor Festival
Celebrate our green spaces with the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival, slated later in April.
March 14, 2025
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A St. Patrick’s Day-themed dessert with a swirl of green and chocolate ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and topped with Lucky Charms marshmallows. A black pot is tipped over in the background with gold coins, chocolate pieces, and leaves spilling out of it on top of a dark green tablecloth.
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Green food and drinks for St. Patrick’s Day in Chattanooga
From green beers and seasonal treats, here are some festive treats to enjoy in the Scenic City.
March 13, 2025
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Tiffany Haddish smiles at the camera. She is wearing a sparkling red dress and earrings. The background is light beige with partially visible text.
Culture
Chattanooga Public Library to host Tiffany Haddish
The actress, comedian, and author will make a pitstop at the library before her show in the Scenic City.
March 13, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
Aerial view of a bridge with pedestrians crossing over a river, flanked by green trees.
City
Pro tips for navigating the Walnut Street Bridge closure
The Scenic City’s beloved pedestrian bridge is set to undergo a major restoration project — find out how to best navigate the next 18 months.
March 12, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Overview of Downtown Chattanooga showing Coolidge Park and the trees that span toward the mountain
City
National Park City’s peer review board comes to Chattanooga
Get some insight on where the Scenic City is at in the process of becoming the nation’s first National Park City.
March 12, 2025
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A serene river winds through a valley surrounded by lush, green mountains under a soft sunset sky. The water reflects the pastel hues of the setting sun, while scattered clouds add depth to the scene. The riverbanks are lined with trees, shrubs, and rocky terrain, creating a peaceful natural landscape.
Travel and Outdoors
Participate in the Keep Tennessee Beautiful Cleanup
Join statewide efforts to clean up litter locally.
March 11, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
A plant nursery with multiple raised beds containing small potted plants, each labeled with white tags. The beds are covered with black hoop structures, and there are informational signs clipped to pipes above them displaying plant details and pricing. The ground is covered with small gravel. Several people are browsing and selecting plants. In the foreground, a woman wearing a maroon jacket and khaki pants is crouching while holding a box of potted plants in one arm and reaching for another plant with her free hand. Another woman in a navy blue jacket and jeans stands behind her, looking at a plant label. More people are visible in the background near a wooded area and a pond. Parked cars are visible further back.
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Reflection Riding’s Native Plant Nursery reopening for the season
Get your native plants just in time for spring’s arrival.
March 11, 2025
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Beer Garden with people sitting at picnic tables on turf with colorful umbrellas
Food
Match your vibe to these Chattanooga beer gardens
When you think of cracking open a cold one — what type of setting are you envisioning?
March 10, 2025
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NOOGAtoday | Rock City
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Kid-friendly activities in Chattanooga
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Chattanooga, TN has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
March 10, 2025
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