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Haley Bartlett

City Editor

Haley Bartlett is a journalist based in Chattanooga, Tennessee who has written for publications such as the LA Canyon News and Chattanooga Times Free Press. She loves reading in coffee shops and finding funky home decor in thrift stores.

Folks standing in front of Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly under a green, blue, and white balloon arch with a red ribbon in a meadow.
City
Turning the soil over at Lupton Mills Meadow
Once a textile mill, this site will now serve as a public park and urban ecological reserve for Chattanooga + the Lupton City area.
July 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | 127 Yard Sale
Culture
Shop a portion of the 127 Yard Sale in Chattanooga
The world’s longest yard sale is passing through Chattanooga, and we’re here to help you prepare so you can make sure you experience everything you want to.
July 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A rendering of the Hawk Hill site showing towers and buildings for mixed-use of residential and commercial spaces, lined with trees and the views of the mountains.
City
Envisioning Hawk Hill’s future
River City Co. has created a vision board for Hawk Hill, the current site of AT&T Field — see what the future could hold once the field gets demolished.
July 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A man diving in to the Tennessee River with the Tennessee Aquarium behind him
Sports
Extreme sports takes over the Chattanooga River Games
Get ready for three days of internationally recognized extreme sports during a brand new festival that will take over the Tennessee River.
July 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
An aerial shot of a park showing food trucks lined up on the perimeter and folks strolling along the green.
Culture
“Take a Break” from work in Miller Park
River City Co. is launching a new series to give working folks a break in their day and enjoy fresh air.
July 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A map showing the Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve and the 27 acres it will protect.
City
History in the making: Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve
The City of Chattanooga has signed the first-ever restricted covenants on city-owned land — read along to see what will be protected.
July 15, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Mezcla tacos
Food
What to expect for Taco Week in Chattanooga
Get ready to eat around the Scenic City once again, tacos edition.
July 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday |Marg fest
Food
Meet the 2024 Chattanooga Margarita Festival competitors
Who will take take home the title of Best Margarita?
July 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Produce shelves in a grocery store cooler showing peppers
Food
Where to shop for international food around Chattanooga
We’re taking you all on a journey through where you can find flavors of the world to add to your home-cooked dishes.
July 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
children around a lemonade stand in a yard
Food
Join this lemonade stand challenge for a cause
Find out how to participate in local nonprofit Isaiah 117 House’s annual fundraising event where anyone can host a lemonade stand.
July 9, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Blue, yellow, green, orange, and navy mural with camel, coffee pot, Texas Pete bottle, shell station, doughnut, city skyline, dogwood bloom and Moravian star.
City
Asked: What have you come to appreciate about Winston-Salem over time?
Tell us what you’ve discovered that makes the Twin City special.
July 8, 2024
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Cambridge Wrege
Smiley Face mosaic covering a pothole
Culture
Behind the mystery of the street smiley face mosaics
Have you stumbled upon these mysterious mosaics that have popped up around town, filling former potholes?
July 1, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Paris Olympics poster for IMAX
Sports
See the 2024 Paris Olympics from Chattanooga
Thanks to the Tennessee Aquarium, you don’t have to miss out on this year’s Olympic season — watch the opening ceremony from the comfort of the downtown area.
July 1, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
People walking around a tattoo convention
Culture
Blending the tattoo and literary worlds together
The folks from Main Line Tattoo are back for year four of this convention that blends the worlds of tattoos and books.
June 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Rendering of Chattanooga Skate Park redesign
City
A $3 million renovation coming to Chattanooga Skate Park
After years of conversations and planning, Chattanooga’s 25-year-old skate park is finally undergoing redevelopment, and we aren’t skating around the details.
June 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The outside of Rêve Coffee and Books with a Support Local decal on the door
Small Business
Supporting local through Rêve Coffee and Books
A new coffee (and book) shop has come to town in the Hixson area, let us brew the details for you.
June 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A view of the Pedestrian Bridge and the Cumberland River.
Travel and Outdoors
Answered: Where is your go-to sunset watching spot in Nashville?
Not to brag on our city, but we do have some of the most unreal sunsets.
June 21, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
Two people road cycling on a countryside with the mountains in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road with Bike Tennessee
Learn about this new statewide road cycling initiative created by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
June 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The Ocoee Mountain Cottages welcome sign
Real Estate
Vacation homes coming soon: Ocoee Mountain Cottages
Explore the floor plans of the newly developed vacation home community, Ocoee Mountain Cottages.
June 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The lightup "Chattanooga" sign at the Choo Choo
Culture
Answered: What about Chattanooga have you grown to appreciate over time?
Whether this has been your hometown your whole life or for even just a year, we want to know what things about the Scenic City you cherish.
June 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
New trees next to a sidewalk in a residential area.
City
Planting through the Rotary Tree Towns project
Nooga Nights Rotary Club is planting community one tree at a time through its Rotary Tree Towns project — read along for how you can bring a tree to a green space near you.
June 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
"Wake Up Sleepyhead" white neon sign on a wood paneled wall.
Culture
Asked: Where are your favorite neon signs around the Scenic City?
Help us track down some of the funkiest neon signs you’ve seen around town.
June 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Chattanooga Film Festival graphic
Culture
Experiencing the Chattanooga Film Festival like a cinephile
The Chattanooga Film Festival is back for its 11th year, bringing local, regional, and international films to the Scenic City.
June 13, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Rendering of the Harvest Playground
City
Harvest Playground will bring inclusive play to Heritage Park
Heritage Park will one day be home to Chattanooga’s largest all-abilities park through the Harvesting Inclusive Play project.
June 13, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Fireworks in the night sky over Chattanooga
Culture
Pops on the River returns after a short hiatus
Thanks to more secured funding through local partnerships, the city’s Fourth of July celebration Pops on the River will return in 2024 to Coolidge Park.
June 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Rendering of the Southern Mountain Cottages at Southern Adventist University
Development
Cottage living introduced at Southern Adventist University
To combat growing student housing needs, Southern Adventist University has begun plans to develop Southern Mountain Cottages.
June 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Bottles of Chattanooga Culture's kombucha on a wood bartop
Business
Chattanooga Culture brings kombucha to the beverage scene
Chattanooga Culture has moved its operations from operating strictly at markets to a storefront in nearby Rossville, GA — read along to get an exclusive look before its grand opening.
June 7, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Folks out in Miller Park enjoying outdoor music played by men with a trumpet, saxophone, and washboard.
Culture
Chattanooga’s Make Music Day festival
See artists across the Scenic City perform during National Make Music Day, celebrating our vibrant music community.
June 7, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | donut
Food
Celebrate National Donut Day in Chattanooga
Check out these local donut spots to get your sweet fix on National Donut Day.
June 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Families outside on a lawn celebrating Juneteenth and a family smiling at the camera.
Culture
Nine days of the Juneteenth Festival in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas is back with a full month of programming to commemorate and celebrate during its Juneteenth Festival.
June 5, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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