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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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Development
Plans for Chattanooga’s first community schoolyard
East Side Elementary School will become home to the city’s first-ever community schoolyard, opening up the grounds to the public outside of school hours.
August 28, 2024
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Two yurts with greenish blue siding and white roofs with decks that overlook the water
Travel and Outdoors
Chester Frost Park debuts waterfront yurts + fishing pier
This lakeside park in nearby Hixson has added a new way for folks to enjoy its campgrounds — check out what you can expect.
August 26, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A dog with its tongue out in a fenced in yard
Nonprofits
Build fences and break chains with ChainFree Chattanooga
Learn about this local nonprofit that is working to spread awareness of the impacts of chaining dogs + help provide solutions for neighbors.
August 22, 2024
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A man in front of residents explaining a rendering of a residential development
Real Estate
Newest neighborhood in East Brainerd: Heritage Walk
GreenTech Homes will soon launch phase two of its Heritage Walk plan, a resort living-style development in the East Brainerd neighborhood.
August 20, 2024
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Chattanooga
City
Fastest growing companies in Chattanooga
Meet some of the 2024 fastest growing local companies in Chattanooga featured on Inc. 5000’s list.
August 16, 2024
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Graphic of the Otay babysitting app with a yellow background
Small Business
Chattanooga parents bring new childcare app to the scene
“It’s Otay to take a break,” so read along on how you can book a babysitter in the Chattanooga area, right at your fingertips.
August 14, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The Chattanooga Dome Building
Development
Mapping the future of Chattanooga’s Civic Center District
Since mid-May, the Chattanooga Design Studio has been working on plans to bring a collective vision to one of the city’s downtown districts — let’s jump into the progress.
August 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Students walking in a museum
Culture
Field trip season has begun with ArtsBuild’s “Imagine!” program
ArtsBuild has partnered with seven organizations around the Scenic City to bring arts education to elementary school children — find out how to sign up for a field trip.
August 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Over 10 hot air balloons of bright colors floating in the sky in a field as the sun goes down
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road to the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival
Float to the sky with us as this annual hot air balloon festival makes its return in nearby Townsend.
August 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Shelves showing shampoos, lotions, and soaps in large containers at a refill station
Small Business
Reducing plastic waste with Frequency Fillery
Looking to alter your ecological footprint? We’re introducing you to a local sustainability startup that offers day-to-day products + the convenience of refills.
August 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Paddlers in the Tennessee River
Culture
Plan Ahead: 10 things to do in August
From spending time by the Tennessee River to enjoying a glass of wine for a cause, here are some events you should save the date for the month of August.
July 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A photo of Daniel D. Smith
Culture
Meet Daniel D. Smith, local author + US Navy veteran
We sat down with this Chattanooga author to discuss his fifth book and first novel, “The Biltmore’s Mona Lisa” — find out how his life has shaped the makings of this heist tale.
July 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
People dancing in a field to live music
Culture
Chattanooga to become a World of Bluegrass
Chattanooga Tourism Co. has announced the city’s newest festival for the next three years — tune in as we string the details together.
July 29, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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
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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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
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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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
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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