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1 week ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Patrick Sidwell

Starter your engines. Sourdough is soaring in popularity, according to Google Trends, and so is interest in making your own. And yes, its popularity recently surpassed 2020’s. If you’re among those baking some new habits into your life via flour and yeast, here are a few ways to get in on the action in Louisville:Keep your eyes on the calendar at The Chattery, where regular classes give newbies an intro to sourdough making, plus snacks, drinks, samples, and a loaf you can take home after.

1 week ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Brianna Williams

Now that the warmer temps are here to stay (but before it gets too hot), we’re planning to get outside as much as possible. In fact, we’ve made an itinerary for spending an entire day outdoors without having to head inside until night falls (but after attending Nightfall, of course). Start your day by heading to one of these local . Bonus points if you choose an option where you can order without stepping inside, like Be Caffeinated (drive-thru).

1 week ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Haley Bartlett

Last summer, we broke down the plans for the upcoming $3 million renovation to the Chattanooga Skate Park + one question remained: Where will folks be allowed to skate when the park is closed for construction? Currently, the City of Chattanooga’s ordinance “skateboards and aggressive skates” on downtown streets and sidewalks. Enter: Nick Moore, owner of Cassette Skate Shop in St. Elmo, and his plans for Pocket Plaza.

2 weeks ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Haley Bartlett

Batter up, we’ve got the latest news on the South Broad stadium — or should we say Erlanger Park? The readers who took our recent poll might be surprised, since no one guessed Erlanger. And for our loyal Instagram followers — we see and hear your feedback. So, let’s get into what’s behind buying the naming rights to the stadium that will house Foundry Field.

2 weeks ago | noogatoday.6amcity.com | Haley Bartlett

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp released the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year — let’s take a look at what the ~$1.09 billion budget entails. Notably, while slightly higher than last year’s proposal, the balanced budget will not increase taxes. It focuses on public safety, infrastructure, and responsible stewardship. Key initiatives include:Investing in county employeesEmployees will receive a 1% raise, and a 10.7% increase in health insurance costs.