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Haley Bartlett

Senior Product 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.

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Culture
Experiencing Orlando as an introvert
Let your social battery rest while still having fun around the city.
May 30, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Development
Help bring a pop-up skate plaza to St. Elmo in Chattanooga
Learn how a local skate shop owner is working to bring the Scenic City’s first-ever legal DIY skate park to the area.
May 27, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Play
15+ of the top free things to do in Knoxville
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Knoxville, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
May 27, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
Take the scenic route around Chattanooga this summer
Summer is quickly approaching, and with it comes the travel — from folks coming in to locals going on vacation, here are some scenic routes you can take without the traffic.
May 27, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Parks and Recreation
Swimming holes and pools in Chattanooga
Beat the heat by taking a refreshing dip in one of these local spots around + nearby town.
May 23, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Development
South Broad stadium gets named Erlanger Park in Chattanooga
Erlanger scored a home run in becoming the naming rights partner for South Broad stadium, the new home for the Chattanooga Lookouts.
May 22, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Breaking down Hamilton County’s FY26 proposed budget
Get an overview on key aspects being proposed from the Wamp Administration.
May 20, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Join the Little Debbie Muffin Man’s Birthday Tour
The mascot for Scenic City’s Little Debbie muffin snacks is celebrating his birthday in his hometown of Collegedale.
May 20, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
GCX brings gaming back to Universal Orlando Resort
This July, the Gaming Community Expo will return for its 10th year — learn how to level up your experience.
May 20, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Sports
FIFA Club World Cup heads to the pitch in Orlando
The international football association has selected two local stadiums to host this year’s matches + we’re not goalkeeping the details.
May 16, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Our readers’ favorite Lake Winnie memories
The local amusement and water park is celebrating its 100th year — take a look back at some of the wholesome fun.
May 14, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Ironman
Whether you’re participating, cheering the athletes on, or looking to avoid the crowds — here’s what you need to know about Ironman weekend in Chattanooga.
May 14, 2025
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Chloe Morrison
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Development
Building community with Fountain Avenue Cottage Homes
A new single-family residential neighborhood is coming to the Belvoir area.
May 13, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Take a dip with Common House this summer
Dive into how you can enjoy this social club poolside without a membership.
May 13, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Real Estate
The historic Paalzow Farr Estate in Chattanooga hits the market
Learn the history within the walls of this family-owned estate located in the Red Bank neighborhood.
May 9, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
4 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Chattanooga
We’re going above and beyond flowers and cards this year — treat them to one of these experiences.
May 8, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Key priorities of Chattanooga’s proposed FY26 budget
This week, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has proposed the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget — let’s dive in.
May 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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History
100 years of family fun at Lake Winnie
The amusement and water park in Rossville, GA is celebrating its centennial year — let’s take a look back + see what this season has in store.
May 5, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road to Ocoee Riverside Farm
Learn how you can feed sloths, kangaroos, and experience so much more at this family-owned farm.
May 1, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Get ready to dash to Dolly Days in Ringgold
The north Georgia town will celebrate Tennessee music legend Dolly Parton — who just so happens to have a wholesome tie to the community.
May 1, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Dropping into Chattanooga’s EDM scene with All My Friends
Meet the local organizers behind the shows that have been bringing together a community of electronic music-loving folks.
April 29, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Announcing the Tivoli’s 2025-2026 Broadway season
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation has announced the six traveling Broadway productions that will be stopping in the Scenic City during the 2025-2026 season.
April 22, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
How to celebrate Chattanooga Burger Week
Chattanooga Burger Week is back for another round in the Scenic City, featuring burger deals and a friendly competition among local eateries.
April 18, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Business
An update on the kombucha scene in Chattanooga
Looking for locally-made kombucha? Keep reading to meet who’s taking over the industry in the Scenic City.
April 11, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Plan Ahead: The Chattanooga Market’s 2025 season
The beloved Sunday market is gearing up for its opening weekend this spring — here are the biggest events you don’t want to miss this season.
April 9, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Music
Record Store Day is vinyl-ly here in Chattanooga
It’s time to hit play because we’re spinning some tracks on where to get the best deals on Record Store Day around the Scenic City.
April 9, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
How Alter Eco Farms is fixing Chattanooga’s soil
Find out how a local farm is reintroducing biodiversity back into soil + how you can help your own gardens and farms.
April 7, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Travel and Outdoors
Ready or not, cicadas will soon return to Nashville
For the first time in 17 years, Eastern states like Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina will see the return of Brood XIV cicadas.
April 3, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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City
Chattanooga becomes North America’s first National Park City
After a nearly two-year long campaign, the Scenic City has gotten the official designation — find out what that means and how to celebrate.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Sports
How to enjoy a Chattanooga Lookouts game
We’re putting together tips + tricks on having the best experience at AT&T Field with the Chattanooga Lookouts.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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