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New Local Podcast Bridges Gap Between Workforce Development And Fine Arts
ArtsBuild and WUTC 88.1 FM, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, are proud to announce the launch of The Overlap, a compelling new community podcast exploring the shared DNA between the job site and the artist’s studio ...

Local Gas Prices Continue To Rise, Up Over 15 Cents A Gallon In The Past Week
Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have risen 15.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.03/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices in Chattanooga are 54.4 cents per gallon higher than a ...

Crabtree Farms 2026 Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival Kicks Off Friday
Crabtree Farms invites the community to celebrate the beauty and abundance of autumn during its annual Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival, taking place Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 at 1000 E. 30th Street in ...

Annual Bacon & Barrel Festival Returns To The First Horizon Pavilion Saturday
It's time to once again get "hog-wild" for the annual Bacon & Barrel festival where organizers bring together bacon-loving local restaurants and barrel-aged spirits from around the world to savor an evening of southern indulgence. The event ...

Chattanooga FC Slides Into Playoffs On High Note With 1-0 Win In Rainy Chicago
Chattanooga FC closed out the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro regular season with a gritty 1-0 win at Chicago Fire FC II in challenging rain-soaked conditions. Captain Alex McGrath scored the winning goal early in the second half when he applied ...

Chattanooga Red Wolves Stun Portland Hearts of Pine With Stoppage-Time Wonder
The Chattanooga Red Wolves have reached a 1-1 draw against Portland Hearts of Pine. Set pieces. That was where Chattanooga dominated. In the first half alone, they won five corners and three free kicks, each beautifully executed and each ...

Neighborhood Spotlight Shines On The History Of Missionary Ridge
The Missionary Ridge neighborhood has plenty of beautiful homes, but the history of the neighborhood is far more interesting. Winding throughout the houses are several monuments as well as historical markers detailing Missionary Ridge’s ties ...

Neighborhood Spotlight Shines On The Fascinating History Of Missionary Ridge
The Missionary Ridge neighborhood has plenty of beautiful homes, but the history of the neighborhood is far more interesting. Winding throughout the houses are several monuments as well as historical markers detailing Missionary Ridge’s ties ...

Autumn Is Coming: A Look At Fall Foliage, Festivals And More Worthy Of A Day Trip
The start of fall is just around the corner and there are plenty of places nearby worthy of a visit to watch the leaves turn various colors or visit a festival or pumpkin patch. From colorful fall foliage and crisp mountain air to seasonal ...

Raft Down The Ocoee River's 1996 Olympic Route To Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Thirty years ago, the Upper Ocoee River hosted the only Olympic whitewater competition ever staged on natural rapids. The course still runs every summer, and this season travelers can raft it with Nantahala Outdoor Center. In the summer ...

Day Tripping: Exploring America's Largest Underground Lake At The Lost Sea
As July comes in fast and the sweltering heat of summer begins to rear its head, the idea of being in an underground cavern where the temperature is at a constant 58 degrees Fahrenheit year-round starts to sound like the perfect respite. That's ...

Thursday's Free Depth Of Field Day To Be A Celebration Of Local Photography
East Martin Luther King Boulevard will be transformed into a creative hub on Thursday, September 24. The day will feature free photography workshops taught by local educators and photographers, as well as a photography showcase ...