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 | Chattanooga
Travel and Outdoors
$2 million of unspent city bonds to fund Chattanooga road projects
Thanks to a recent allocation of unspent bonds, six Chattanooga road projects have received investments.
November 1, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Fall
City
Chattanooga neighborhoods as top Halloween candies
Welcome to Chattanooga — Candy Land version.
October 30, 2024
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Amelia Grooms
NOOGAtoday | Fringe Fest
Culture
Coming soon: Chattanooga’s first Fringe Fest
Get ready for two days full of performances and fun at the inaugural Fringe Fest.
October 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Room 311
Culture
Asked: Have you had a ghostly encounter in Chattanooga?
We’re looking for ghostly encounters to share with our readers on Halloween.
October 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | mountain view homes
Real Estate
3 Chattanooga homes with mountain views to see fall colors
These homes will make you want to get cozy with a blanket and cup of coffee.
October 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Reeves Mackenzie
Business
Try this: Styling services by Reeves Mackenzie
Have your next dinner or garden party styled by local business, Reeves Mackenzie.
October 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Outdoor movies
Travel and Outdoors
3 ways to watch outdoor movies this fall
Get cozied up with your blankets and lawn chairs for these fall outdoor movie screenings in and around Chattanooga.
October 22, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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
NOOGAtoday | Catalogue Collection sweater
Culture
Sweater weather has arrived in Chattanooga
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 18, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
NOOGAtoday | Boo in the zoo
Culture
14 Halloween events to attend in Chattanooga
From monster bashes and costume contests to themed bar takeovers — Chattanooga has no shortage of ways to celebrate Halloween.
October 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Halloween thrifted costumes with Northside Neighborhood House
Culture
Thrifting your Halloween costume locally, part three
See what Halloween costumes City Editors Haley and Kristen were able to find this year with Northside Neighborhood House.
October 16, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Fire Up the Fields
Culture
Witness a sculpture burn at Fire Up the Fields
Fire Up the Fields returns to Sculpture Fields at Montague Park on Saturday, Oct. 19.
October 16, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Coolidge Park
City
Celebrate 25 years of Chattanooga’s Coolidge Park
One of Chattanooga’s most beloved landmarks Coolidge Park turns 25 this year — here’s how you can celebrate.
October 14, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Adventure Acres
City
Walker County’s Adventure Acres set to open in the spring
Walker County, GA’s first signature park Adventure Acres aims to provide the community with an activity hub.
October 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
Coolidge Park with green grass, trees, blue park benches, and the Walnut Street Bridge in the background.
City
Celebrate National Walk to a Park Day locally
Join fellow Chattanoogans to show some love to our green spaces for National Walk to a Park Day on Thursday, Oct. 10.
October 8, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | CHA Hip-Hop Week
Culture
CHA Hip-Hop Week to celebrate new and returning talent
The fourth annual CHA Hip-Hop Week kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 6 with performances, art exhibits, activities, and more.
October 2, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
A view of Uptown Charlotte's tall buildings, two apartment complexes and Bank of America Stadium from a high-rise in South End.
Culture
Unwritten rules of Charlotte, NC
Tell us you’re from the Queen City without telling us you’re from the Queen City.
October 1, 2024
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Maria Adnado
NOOGAtoday | Between the Bridges
Culture
Celebrate local art at the Between the Bridges Festival
Enjoy live music and art from local makers at the annual Between the Bridges Festival.
September 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The Afternooners
Culture
What to expect from the Locals Only Music Festival
Five Wits Brewing Co. + Barrelhouse Ballroom is hosting the first annual Locals Only Music Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13, featuring local area musicians and vendors.
September 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Frothy Monkey
Food
10 fall-inspired coffee drinks to try in Chattanooga
Fall is officially here, and with it new seasonal coffee offerings for folks to enjoy.
September 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | River Rescue
Culture
Join the longest-running Tennessee River cleanup effort
The 36th annual Tennessee River Rescue is slated for Sunday, Oct. 5 with a focus this year on cleaning Lookout and Black Creeks.
September 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Rhinestone Cowgirl Kait Makes
Culture
Rhinestone Cowgirl is bringing honky tonk to the Choo Choo
Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Rhinestone Cowgirl event on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Choo Choo Gardens.
September 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Creative Discovery Museum
Culture
Creative Discovery Museum opens “Reimagine: A Cardboard Wonderland” exhibit
The Creative Discovery Museum has unveiled its new temporary exhibit, “Reimagine: A Cardboard Wonderland,” to highlight the potential of reused materials.
September 20, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Crabtree Farms
Culture
Shop Crabtree Farms’ annual Fall Plant Sale
Shop plants that have been carefully selected for the Southeast Tennessee region at Crabtree Farms’ annual Fall Plant Sale.
September 19, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
Culture
NOOGAtoday celebrates its sixth birthday
Celebrate NOOGAtoday’s sixth birthday by looking at some of our top-performing stories from over the years.
September 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Ruby Falls
Culture
Take a scavenger hunt through Ruby Falls
Discover the hidden passages throughout Ruby Falls during this seasonal scavenger hunt.
September 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Park(ing) Day
Culture
PARK(ing) Day returns, empowering Chattanoogans to reimagine public spaces
On Friday, Sept. 20, PARK(ing) Day will return to Chattanooga.
September 16, 2024
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Ben McBee
NOOGAtoday | Red Wolves
Culture
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Chattanooga
Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sunday, Sept. 15, and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 15. Celebrate locally at these events.
September 12, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
CO.LAB invests $100,000 into five new sustainability startups
Meet the five startups in CO.LAB’s Sustainable Mobility Accelerator cohort.
September 12, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
Hamilton County tourism generates over $1.73 billion
We’re breaking down the 2023 Economic Impact on Travel Report by the number.
September 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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