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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.

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
Chattanooga Choo Choo train ornament on a tree with decorations
Culture
City of Chattanooga unveils 2024 ornament
Spotlight your love for the Scenic City by picking up the official ornament of this holiday season — supporting HART Gallery.
November 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "NOOGAtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
NOOGAtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 7, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Exterior of a motel with bright yellow chairs and palm trees and a mural with pastel colors of blue, orange, pinks, and yellows.
Travel and Outdoors
Enjoy a stay at The Groovy Nomad motel
Book a room at this renovated 1950s motel in nearby Trenton, GA.
November 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Fall trees and a war monument in a park
Events
3 ways to commemorate Veterans Day in Chattanooga
Veterans Day will be observed on Monday, Nov. 11 + we’re rounding up ways to celebrate and commemorate locals who have served in the US military.
November 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Sunset over a city and river
City
Chattanooga donates city-owned land for affordable housing
In partnership with Chattanooga Land Bank Authority, the city is donating seven vacant lots to be developed, providing affordable housing.
November 4, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
People all sitting at long tables eating a Thanksgiving meal together under a banner that says "Gratefull"
Food
Community luncheon Gratefull returns for 2024
We have officially entered the season of Thanksgiving — fill your plate with community and gratefulness.
November 4, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A market inside of a house on a street with colorful red leaves around fall time as it pans to the rest of the street.
Culture
Asked: What is your favorite street in Chattanooga?
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.
October 31, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
State of Confusion drinks
Food
November Charity Month at three local restaurants
The SquareUp Foundation will launch a charity month at its restaurants to give back to the Chattanooga community.
October 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Editor Haley at a farmers market with flowers
Culture
City Editor Haley’s 26 favorite things in Chattanooga
To celebrate her 26th birthday, City Editor Haley wanted to share her 26 favorite things in Chattanooga — from food to hidden gems.
October 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Replica of the Pinta ship in the water
Culture
Explore a replica of the 15th century Pinta
A floating museum has set sail and docked on Chattanooga’s riverfront — get a historical look inside one of the ships Columbus traveled on.
October 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
An aerial of a city's downtown area showing the streets and buildings
City
Weigh in on the draft of Plan Chattanooga
The City of Chattanooga has released the drafted vision of the first-ever citywide framework plan + you’re invited to provide feedback.
October 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
ESPN Cleveland tent outside with a cameraman and host doing a live broadcast
Culture
ESPN Cleveland brings back sports radio to the Chattanooga area
ESPN Chattanooga signed off early this year, but now, listeners can tune back in to Cleveland-based WCLE-FM.
October 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
People sitting at a long table with bowls in front of them.
Food
Empty Bowls for a Chattanoogan cause
This annual fundraiser is back for another year of bringing the community together to raise awareness of food insecurity while sharing a meal.
October 23, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Folks kayaking
Culture
10 activities for retired locals in Chattanooga
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Chattanooga.
October 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Tennessee Whiskey Festival
Events
Keep your spirits high at this year’s Tennessee Whiskey Festival
Sip your way through some of the best spirits Tennessee has to offer in the Choo Choo Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 26.
October 21, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
An apple danish pastry and a latte
Food
8 sweet + savory takes on traditional fall flavors
We’re rounding up some places around Chattanooga to grab yourself a fall treat that hones in on classic flavors — from apple to butternut squash.
October 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Staff at The Playlist Chattanooga restaurant under the sign + dressed in black and white attire
Food
Get dinner and a show at newly opened The Playlist
Make your dinner plans all the more entertaining when dining at Chattanooga’s latest downtown eatery.
October 17, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
People in a warehouse
Events
Understory’s next immersive experience: “Through the Hollows”
Local creative direction and experience production company Understory will bring its latest show to the abandoned Coosa Mill — this time for one night only.
October 15, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A woman on a stage with a mic in front of an audience in a small bar area
Events
The Lookout Comedy Festival returns for the laughs in 2024
You’ll want to stick around for the punchline as this four-day festival brings in comedy talent from across the nation.
October 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Trostyanets' Mayor Yuriy Bova
City
What Trostyanets Mayor Yuriy Bova has to say about Chattanooga
We sat down with the mayor of the war-torn Ukrainian town of Trostyanets to get an update on the community-led group that was founded last year.
October 9, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A man looking at a map cut out of Audubon Mountain
City
Land trades lead to the expansion of the Cumberland Trail
Northern Hamilton County will soon have a longer trail system after a land swap at Audubon Mountain was initiated between Chattanooga Audubon Society + Tennessee State Parks.
October 9, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
5 classic cars lined up in brown, red, white, blue, and yellow
Events
Cruise over to the annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
Get ready for a classic weekend in the Scenic City as this annual event returns to the West Village on Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13, bringing luxury cars downtown.
October 7, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
White and orange pumpkins stacked in a field in front of a barn
Travel and Outdoors
Go picking in these pumpkin patches in Chattanooga
It’s the season of the pumpkins, so we’re rounding up a list of local places to go picking. Check out these patches, farms, and nurseries.
October 3, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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