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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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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
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
NOOGA | East Ridge Little Library
Culture
Go scavenger hunting for little libraries in Chattanooga
We’re creating a fun game to help you search for your next book with the help of little libraries around the community.
June 3, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
An aerial shot of Coolidge Park and the Tennessee River during a pink sunset.
City
Additional $4.1 million proposed for parks in Chattanooga’s FY25 budget
The Kelly Administration plans to incorporate more funds in its FY25 budget proposal for the Parks and Outdoors Department. Let’s see where the money could go.
May 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The opening of the Walnut Street Bridge during sunset
City
Planning has begun for the Walnut Street Bridge renovation
The City of Chattanooga has opened bids for the highly anticipated renovations of the Walnut Street Bridge — here is a general timeline + key aspects to note.
May 28, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A team wearing yellow shirts competing in tug-of-war and team mates cheering them on in the background.
Culture
The Corporate Challenge comes to Chattanooga
This Birmingham-based adult field day is bringing Chattanooga-area businesses together for the first time — let’s break down the competition.
May 28, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Two people recording a podcast with a microphone and sound board.
Culture
Add these Chattanooga podcasts to your playlist
Whether you start or end your day with a podcast, we’ve got some locally-produced shows to add to your queue.
May 20, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A band playing outside with Lookout Mountain in the background
Sponsored
Try This: Reflection Riding’s Campfire Concert Series
Experience a night under the stars with live music, s’mores + more during Reflection Riding’s Campfire Concert Series.
Sponsored by
The outside of a CARTA bus traveling on a street.
Culture
“Make. Play. Read. Learn.” gets Ride & Read bus passes
In a partnership with CARTA, the Chattanooga Public Library will offer Ride & Read bus passes during its annual Make. Play. Read. Learn. summer challenge for kiddos.
May 14, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Rendering of the outside of the Tivoli Theatre and the Tivoli Performing Arts Center
City
Updates on the restoration of the Tivoli Theatre
Two years ago, the historic Tivoli Theatre began a major restoration project, closing to the public. Now, we’re taking you through the last steps of the project.
May 10, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A group of folks running on a road in the Riverview neighborhod
Culture
Get set for the city’s oldest race, the Chattanooga Chase
Lace up your sneakers, the Chattanooga Chase, the Scenic City’s oldest active competitive race is set to return on Memorial Day.
May 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
A panoramic view of a city with a winding river surrounded by lush green hills under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. The scene conveys serenity and vastness.
City
Hamilton County proposes a first-ever County Roads Improvement Fund
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has proposed the largest investment in county road improvements in county history + we’re paving out the details.
May 8, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Two books published by Walnut Street Publishing
Small Business
How Walnut Street Publishing builds community
This one is for the creatives — get connected with local publisher Walnut Street Publishing and its community outreach efforts.
May 6, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Graphic with a blue and yellow gradient that says "Daylist" above the title "Optimistic classic rock looking for a cheap parking space."
Music
Answered: What mood would be on Asheville’s Spotify daylist?
We asked you all to help us create an Asheville-inspired daylist — now, it’s time to set the mood right with these tunes.
May 6, 2024
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Grace Powers
Wide shot of an overhead view of Chattanooga
City
Diving into Chattanooga’s proposed budget for FY25
Here what you need to know about Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly’s proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year.
May 2, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGA.UTCGrad
Culture
Surviving graduation weekend in Chattanooga
With a busy weekend full of events and graduation ceremonies, this guide will tell you where to go if you’re celebrating a student, or if you want to avoid the fuss.
May 2, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Meet the Community Association of Historic St. Elmo
We’re back with another edition of our Neighborhood Association series, diving into the historic St. Elmo and what the goals of the CAHSE are.
April 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
An aerial shot of the Tennessee Aquarium with its pyramid rooftops and the Tennessee River landscape.
Business
Tennessee Aquarium ranks No. 1 in the country
According to Newsweek Magazine’s readers, Chattanooga’s very own Tennessee Aquarium is the best in the country.
April 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
An A-frame modular home
Real Estate
MDLR Brands brings sustainable modular homes to Chattanooga
Headquartered in Chattanooga, MDLR Brands is bringing sustainable measures to the development world with Boxvana, a line of customizable prefabricated modular homes.
April 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Giant circular kites during Sculptures in the Sky
Culture
4 ways to spend 4/20 in Chattanooga
It appears that the Scenic City will have a little something for everyone to enjoy on 4/20 this year — let’s get into the major events happening.
April 16, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
Tennessee River with a boat going through under the Market Street bridge and a view of the city
Culture
5 places Editor Haley hasn’t been in Chattanooga
Editor Haley here — I’m taking on a new challenge to broaden my scope of the Greater Chattanooga area. Follow along my journey as I try places I’ve never been.
April 12, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County mayor + superintendent
City
$3.1 million investments proposed for Hamilton County CTE programs
Hamilton County has proposed more than $3 million in funding to be invested in CTE programs across the county — read along to find out where.
April 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
HCOEM staff launching their new emergency notification service. REGROUP
City
Hamilton County debuts new emergency alert system, REGROUP
The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management have launched REGROUP, an emergency alert platform for residents to use from their phones.
April 11, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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