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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.
April 02, 2026 02:57 PM
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Haley Bartlett
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Hiking guide for Chattanooga
Check out these 25 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Chattanooga, TN for outdoor adventures.
May 21, 2025
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Staff
NOOGAtoday | IRONMAN
Culture
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Ironman
Whether you’re participating, cheering the athletes on, or looking to avoid the crowds — here’s what you need to know about Ironman weekend in Chattanooga.
May 14, 2025
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Chloe Morrison
A lively pool scene with people relaxing, swimming, and conversing. Two women sit at the pool's edge, surrounded by cheerful summer vibes and greenery.
Culture
Take a dip with Common House this summer
Dive into how you can enjoy this social club poolside without a membership.
May 13, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A slideshow of photos showing people enjoying the great outdoors in Columbia, SC.
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Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Columbia, SC
There’s no better time to reconnect with nature and explore the stunning outdoor beauty of this capital city.
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A lively amusement park scene with people of all ages walking and chatting. Colorful rides, like a carousel and "Space Spin," are in the background. Trees surround the area.
History
100 years of family fun at Lake Winnie
The amusement and water park in Rossville, GA is celebrating its centennial year — let’s take a look back + see what this season has in store.
May 5, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A baby kangaroo eagerly drinks milk from a bottle held by a hand. Beside it, a yellow bucket lies tipped over with hay scattered around.
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road to Ocoee Riverside Farm
Learn how you can feed sloths, kangaroos, and experience so much more at this family-owned farm.
May 1, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Coolidge Park
Play
Head outside with a guide to Chattanooga’s parks
We’re highlighting the 30+ best parks that Chattanooga, TN has to offer — complete with playgrounds, walking trails, and historical spots.
April 28, 2025
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Staff
A woman in a green jacket measuring a compost pile with a thermometer under a metal roof. She appears focused, with firewood stacked nearby.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Chattanooga
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
April 21, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
NOOGAtoday | Auckland City FC
Sports
Chattanooga named Team Base Camp host city for Auckland City FC
The Scenic City will be the home to this New Zealand soccer team this summer.
April 16, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate Earth Week in Chattanooga
Learn how you can join fellow Chattanoogans in celebrating Earth Week from Saturday, April 19 through Saturday, April 26.
April 16, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Holiday light displays in the Chattanooga area
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2025 BlueCross Bowl kicking off in Chattanooga
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December 3, 2025
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NOOGAtoday | United Way of Greater Chattanooga
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December 1, 2025
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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.
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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
Black and white photo of a vintage street scene. Three-story brick buildings house a clothing store, restaurant, and credit store. People walk by.
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
Illuminated trees with colorful lights stand under a "Festive Forest" banner in a park setting. People gather, creating a cheerful holiday atmosphere.
Culture
Festive Forest returning to downtown Chattanooga
Miller Park is about to become a winter wonderland.
November 20, 2025
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NOOGAtoday | Crabtree Farms
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50+ volunteer opportunities in Chattanooga
‘Tis the season for giving back, and we’ve got lots of ways to do it.
November 20, 2025
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