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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.

NOOGA | Scenic Stitches
Culture
Scenic Stitches introduces a fiber arts festival in Chattanooga
A new arts festival is hitting the Scenic City, bringing crafters and creatives together for a weekend at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
January 21, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
An art exhibit installation showing an Indian-inspired marketplace and a kid putting goods into a tote bag at the Spice Shop
Culture
Start 2025 with two new art exhibits at local museums
The Creative Discovery Museum + The Hunter Museum of American Art are debuting their first installations of the new year.
January 17, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
FTW-skyline-colorful
City
Ranking Fort Worth throughout 2024
We’re taking a look back at some of the major headlines + lists Cowtown was featured in, from fastest-growing to best airports.
January 16, 2025
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Kate Mazade
Harry Styles NPR Tiny Desk performance
Culture
Chattanooga musicians could be featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk
The public radio organization has opened up its annual contest to scout local talent across the nation for its infamous + intimate concert series.
January 15, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Cameras installed on a stoplight at an intersection showing a City Center banner and trees with fall leaves
City
$2 million traffic management solution to launch in Chattanooga
California-based lidar technology company Ouster will soon be deploying its Ouster BlueCity program at 120 intersections in the city.
January 15, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGA | The Terminal
History
“Somewhere on Google Maps” in Chattanooga
We’re testing out this internet trend with our very own Scenic City.
January 13, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | MLK Mural "I Have a Dream"
City
Volunteer for Chattanooga’s MLK Day of Service
Celebrate the life + legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Chattanooga’s MLK Day of Service, parade, and other local events happening around the city.
January 9, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Bonnaroo entry arch showing a bright flower design and disco balls hanging underneath
Travel and Outdoors
Head to the farm for Bonnaroo 2025
Tennessee’s biggest music festival just dropped its lineup for 2025, here’s what you need to know for the hour-long journey to Manchester.
January 9, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
An overview of a park at night with a festival going on showing folks in the green spaces and bustling city streets
City
Ranking Chattanooga throughout 2024
We’re taking a look back at some of the major headlines + lists the Scenic City was featured in, from “Friendliest City” to our food scene.
January 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A Dolly Parton book for kids titles "I am Dolly Parton"
Culture
Dolly Days: Celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday in Chattanooga
We’re celebrating “9 to 5" for a full week as Signal Centers partners with local businesses to honor this Tennessee legend’s birthday.
January 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | An audience watching a film inside of a theater
Culture
Your guide to the 2025 Lookout Wild Film Festival
This festival is back for another year, showcasing 70+ short and feature films that depict adventure and conservation.
January 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Clothes on a rack
Culture
Thrift your NYE look from the racks of local stores
Looking to match the theme at a party this year? Thrift your outfit with us.
December 18, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Overview of Downtown Chattanooga showing Coolidge Park and the trees that span toward the mountain
City
Chattanooga officially applies to be a National Park City
The city has completed a major step in the process of being recognized as the nation’s first-ever National Park City — let’s look at the journey.
December 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Common House NYE
Culture
25 parties for 2025 on New Year’s Eve in Chattanooga
Celebrate the end of another year and new beginnings at these local happenings around Chattanooga on New Year’s Eve.
December 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
2024 predictions bingo card — top row: "Temps hit 100 in June," "Dolly Parton concert announced," + "City Cafe reopens on Broad Street in May, second row: "Featured on a best food list," "free space," + "Walnut Street bridge repairs get delayed until 2025" third row: "Nominated for a Best Bathroom award," "I-24 interchange construction is complete," + "Your bestie subscribes to NOOGAtoday"
Culture
Answered: Our readers’ 2024 predictions
We asked, you answered. Here’s what locals thought would happen this year — and how those predictions turned out.
December 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Inside of The Space Store showing NASA apparel like T-shirts and hats and an astronaut outfit.
Business
The Space Store brings out-of-this-world shopping to Chattanooga
The biggest e-commerce retailer for space merchandise in the world has opened up its first brick-and-mortar, right here in the Scenic City.
December 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The inside of a darkly lit bar with black leather barstools and a dark wood bar, with disco balls and holiday themed decorations.
Food
Getting in the spirit: Holiday bar pop-ups around Chattanooga
From full menu takeovers to seasonal touches, grab your coat for this merry bar crawl.
December 10, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
City Editor Haley feeding and petting a red panda
Culture
Try This: A wild encounter at the Chattanooga Zoo
Get up close to some of your favorite animals at the zoo — like a red panda, porcupine, or anteater.
December 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A home interior with a brick fireplace in the middle of the room separating the living room and kitchen space
Real Estate
Real estate round up: Chattanooga homes with cozy fireplaces
We’re taking you on a virtual tour to some of the market’s coziest + warmest corners.
December 4, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The Reading Room card showing an alligator in a bottle with a book
Business
Introducing The Reading Room, Chattanooga’s newest bar + bookstore
Looking to shop used books while sipping on a cocktail? We’ve got just the place for you.
December 2, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A black chalk board street sign that reads Make Music Day
Culture
Stamp your passport for Chattanooga’s first Make Music Winter
The folks behind Make Music Chattanooga are bringing 21 days of live entertainment this season.
November 27, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
WStoday: West 5th St. neighborhood, Winston-Salem
City
Asked: What is your favorite street in Winston-Salem?
We want to hear about what you think the most lively streets in the city are — from the businesses you can frequent to the night life.
November 22, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Nighttime at Ruby Falls, decorated with twinkle lights and a sight of Santa flying in the sky.
Events
5+ things to do the weekend after Thanksgiving in Chattanooga
Let us help you transition from one holiday to the next with these fun events.
November 22, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Helen road trip
Travel and Outdoors
Quick trips from Chattanooga to take this holiday season
We’re highlighting two getaways in Georgia that make for perfect holiday trips for all Chattanoogans.
November 20, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | A lot of Christmas trees in Southside
Travel and Outdoors
10+ places to Christmas tree shop in Chattanooga
Whether you like to have your tree up the first week of November or the last, it’s about to be opening day these local spots — come pick out your evergreens with us.
November 20, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
White townhomes exteriors
Real Estate
Mapleleaf Realco to build boutique communities in Chattanooga
Let us introduce you to this new development company and how they plan to redefine commercial real estate in the Scenic City.
November 18, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Christmas trees decorated in a park by sponsors
Culture
See downtown Chattanooga become a Festive Forest
Miller Park, just in time for the festive season, will become its own little winter wonderland.
November 18, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Two people in front of a mural that is painted in bright colors like blues, pinks, purples, yellows, and more.
Culture
Answered: What is your favorite street in Chattanooga
We asked our readers to help us find our own Times Square — here are the top three answers + how to best spend your time street side.
November 14, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Brown teddy bears with green and pink ribbon bows holding a Hits 96 Teddy Bear Bonanza sign
Events
Join the Teddy Bear Bonanza with Hits 96
This local radio station is bringing back its annual teddy bear drive to benefit the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger and The Salvation Army of Chattanooga.
November 14, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Basketball players huddled around the coach in a timeout session on the court wearing white jerseys that say "Strike" on it.
Sports
Newest on the court of local sports: Chattanooga Strike
The Scenic City is now a part of the historic American Basketball Association — meet the team.
November 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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