Kristen Templeton

Kristen Templeton

Senior City Editor, NOOGAtoday

Kristen is based in Chattanooga, TN and has contributed to publications in DNAinfo, Gothamist, The Media Project, and Religion Unplugged. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Journalism and formerly served as the Publications Editor for Southeast TN Woman Magazine. She loves reading, having a good cup of coffee, and tending to her houseplants.

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NOOGAtoday | Community Pie
Food
Asked: Where were your top places to eat in Chattanooga this year?
Yelp Chattanooga recently released its Top Places to Eat in Chattanooga 2023 list — read more to see if you agree with the findings.
November 3, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Performers in an abandoned mill surrounded by crowd.
Culture
Choose your own adventure with The Pop-Up Project
Participate in the immersive performance, Until the Sun Rises, conducted by The Pop-Up Project.
November 1, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
An orange and blue sunset over the bridge at Falls Park, with water rushing over the rocks.
Culture
Unwritten rules of Greenville
Tell us you’re from Greenville without telling us you’re from Greenville.
November 1, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
NOOGAtoday | rowers paddling across Tennessee River with crowd on the shore.
Sports
Get ready for Chattanooga’s 2023 Head of the Hooch regatta
Experience one of the world’s largest rowing regattas right here in the Scenic City.
November 1, 2023
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Brianna Williams
NOOGAtoday | Event photo
Culture
River City Co. announces new program for emerging event producers
The Emerging Producers program will help those who want to put on unique + diverse experiences in downtown Chattanooga.
October 30, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Crabtree Farms
Culture
Celebrate 25 years with Crabtree Farms
Celebrate Crabtree Farms’ 25th anniversary with festivities on Saturday, Nov. 4.
October 26, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Boo basket
Culture
Build your own Boo Basket with fall goodies from Six & Main
We’ve pulled together the perfect goodies from small businesses to make a Boo Basket for your friends and loved ones.
October 24, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
NOOGAtoday | Drink & Discover
Culture
Unleash Dracula at CDM’s Vampires & Villains event
Participate in the adults-only immersive experience Drink & Discover at the Creative Discovery Museum.
October 20, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Writers workshop
Culture
Hear from local authors at the 2023 Fall Writing Workshop
Join the Chattanooga Writers Guild for its 2023 Fall Writing Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 21.
October 18, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
WStoday: Pilot mountain
Parks and Recreation
Best practices for interacting with nature around Winston-Salem
Help keep Winston’s landscapes and wildlife healthy and beautiful with these pro tips.
October 18, 2023
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Kellina Wanteu
NOOGAtoday | Halloween thrift
Culture
Thrifting your Halloween costume locally, part two
Check out how Editor Kristen and Haley thrifted Halloween costumes with Northside Neighborhood House.
October 16, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Rosecomb
Food
Try out these fall food and drink offerings in Chattanooga
Fall is here in Chattanooga, and we’re ready to try all of the seasonal food and drinks.
October 16, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Design Studio
City
Chattanooga Design Studio presents City Celebration fundraiser
Learn more about the Chattanooga Design Studio’s efforts and support its work at the annual City Celebration Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 20.
October 12, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
WWI Memorial KCtoday
City
Asked: Where’s your Kansas City happy place?
We want to know where your go-to happy spot is in the City of Fountains.
October 6, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Montague Park
City
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors unveils vision plan for Montague Park
The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department has unveiled its plans for Montague Park, keep reading for what’s in store.
September 28, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
Downtown city scape with trees, cars, and various buildings.
Live
Unwritten rules of Louisville
Tell us you’re from Louisville without telling us you’re from Louisville.
September 27, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
NOOGAtoday | battlekat combat
Culture
Try out stage combat during the Scenic City Slam
Come out to the first-ever stage combat workshop held in Tennessee.
September 26, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
Applications to open soon for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Income-eligible Hamilton County residents will soon be able to apply for the LIHEAP program.
September 22, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | aquarium auction
Culture
Tennessee Aquarium launches online fundraising auction
Purchase a piece of art created by the aquarium’s residents during the online fundraising auction.
September 22, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
Asheville skyline with an orange glow across the sky.
Culture
ASKED: What Asheville activity would you like us to try?
Let us know, and we’ll give you the 411 on the experience.
September 21, 2023
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Grace Powers
INDYtoday: INDY_Fort Harrison hiking forest_SEPT23
Travel and Outdoors
Best practices for interacting with nature in Indy
Help keep Indy’s landscapes and wildlife healthy and beautiful with these pro tips.
September 21, 2023
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Shea Stapley
A little kid puts their hand on a tree in Hoyt Arboretum during the fall.
Travel and Outdoors
Best practices for interacting with nature in Portland
Help keep Portland’s nature scenes beautiful with these pro tips.
September 20, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
blue ridge parkway sunset
Travel and Outdoors
Best practices for interacting with nature in Asheville
Help keep the local landscape beautiful with these pro tips.
September 20, 2023
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Molly Wilson
NOOGAtoday | Greenway Farms
Culture
Celebrate National Public Lands Day in and around Chattanooga
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the local volunteer events.
September 19, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
library
City
Limited number of free Chattanooga Library cards available for nonresidents
Stop by the library’s Fall Book Sale for a chance to pick up a free Chattanooga Library card.
September 19, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
What to expect from the 2023 Chattanooga Tourism Summit
Learn about local and global tourism + its future at this year’s Chattanooga Tourism Summit.
September 18, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | project area
City
Chattanooga awarded $6 million to focus on enhanced beautification efforts
The USDA has awarded the City of Chattanooga with funds to focus on enhanced beautification efforts and urban forestry in designated communities.
September 18, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Gowin Valley Farms
Food
Meet the growers behind Gowin Valley Farms
Learn more about Gowin Valley Farms and their gourmet mushroom operations.
September 14, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Ice on the Landing
City
Ice on the Landing announces new location for 2023-24 season
Chattanooga’s only ice skating rink Ice on the Landing will return this year with a new location.
September 14, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Meet the recipients of this year’s Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award
Peggy Woods Townsend, Dr. Roland Carter, Stan Townsend, and Vincent Oakes will receive the prestigious award at this year’s ArtsBuild InterMission event.
September 12, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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