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Nov 14, 2024 | 
laltoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil |Sarah Leonhardt |Connor A. Jacobson |Amelia Herring
What season are we in? Some folks will say autumn, football season, or we’re entering the holiday season —but it’s also flu season. The good news: Lakeland ranked No. 83 on Soliant Health’s list of the most germ-prone cities in the US. The study assessed the country’s 100 most populous cities, and lower rankings are better. The research used metrics like local air quality and allergens. If these factors impact you, stay prepared with AccuWeather’s allergy forecast + air quality index.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Haley Bartlett |Sarah Leonhardt |Kristen Templeton |Amelia Herring
We’re taking you ~25 minutes from downtown Chattanooga and back in time to the 1950s for this unique stay. Enter: The Groovy Nomad motel. Located in Trenton, GA, this site was once known as the Southland Motel before Melissa + Ryan Faircloth, two Dade County natives, renovated the abandoned property in 2022. Now, the motel features 10 rooms — each with its own vintage and funky theme.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Kristen Templeton |Sarah Leonhardt |Haley Bartlett |Amelia Herring
The annual Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair returns to McDonald Farm this weekend, Nov. 8-10 + officials have released the three-day schedule so you can plan accordingly. Here’s what we think you shouldn’t miss:Rodeos | Friday at 5:30 p.m. + Saturday at 12 p.m. | Grab your cowboy hats for the Outlaw Rodeo shows featuring bull riding and barrel racing.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Kristen Templeton |Sarah Leonhardt |Haley Bartlett |Amelia Herring
November is officially here. We’ve got the top local events you don’t want to miss this month — so get ready to make your plans. Little Debbie Hamilton County FairHead to McDonald Farm Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10 for amusement rides, a rodeo, lumberjack shows, contests, live music, fireworks, and more family fun. One-day passes start at $6. TEDxChattanooga: Carry OnThe flagship event will be on Thursday, Nov.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Haley Bartlett |Sarah Leonhardt |Kristen Templeton |Amelia Herring
In a partnership between the City and Chattanooga Land Bank Authority — an agency designed to acquire, manage, and repurpose vacant and underutilized properties — seven city-owned plots of land will be donated to build more affordable units for homeowners + renters. Before we dive deeper, let’s develop the margins of what folks would need to make annually to qualify for these units.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Haley Bartlett |Sarah Leonhardt |Kristen Templeton |Amelia Herring
It’s time to prepare your calendars (and stomachs) for the return of Gratefull — a citywide community luncheon — on Thursday, Nov. 21. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., you can gather in the 200 block of East MLK Boulevard to fill up plates with all your favorite Thanksgiving classics, and eat alongside other residents during this free event.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Kristen Templeton |Sarah Leonhardt |Haley Bartlett |Amelia Herring
Good news for local commuters: six area roads are set to receive improvements. The Kelly Administration recently identified $2 million in unspent bonds — dollars that the city government borrowed in the past for public infrastructure projects — which will now be used to make significant upgrades to city streets by the Public Works Department.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Haley Bartlett |Sarah Leonhardt |Amelia Herring |Kristen Templeton
Nashville has Broadway, New Orleans has Bourbon Street + New York City has Times Square — and the Scenic City has? That’s where you all come in. You’ve seen us talk about neighborhoods before, but now, what we’re really wanting to know is — what is your favorite street in Chattanooga? Think: Favorite strip to shop, where you like to go out for a night out on the town, your favorite walking destination, etc. We’ll go first.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Kristen Templeton |Sarah Leonhardt |Haley Bartlett |Amelia Herring
The Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors Department and Outdoor Chattanooga are throwing an end-of-summer riverside celebration on Friday, Aug. 23 + Saturday, Aug. 24. The second annual Chatt Town Cool Down will feature high-energy outdoor activities, action sports, music, and food. The best part? All of the events are free of charge + family-friendly, so everyone can join in on the fun.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Haley Bartlett |Sarah Leonhardt |Amelia Herring |Kristen Templeton
Local restaurant group SquareOne Holding Co. + its charitable SquareUp Foundation is back for another year to host a giveback campaign for the entire month of November at its restaurants. During this time, a portion of sales from food and drink orders will go toward a different corresponding charity.
