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 | Overlooked Materials
City
Glass recycling options expand in Chattanooga
Learn more about Overlooked Materials, a local company bringing curbside glass recycling services to residents and businesses in Chattanooga.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Travel and Outdoors
Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
Swiftstay offers its members a place to stay for their weekend travel for the price of a cleaning fee.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Songbirds
Culture
Updated Arts Venue Guide released to support local arts
ArtsBuild has released its updated and expanded Arts Venue Guide, aimed at connecting local artists with helpful resources.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Teacher Supply Hub
Education
How Hamilton County teachers can receive free supplies
Learn more about the Teacher Supply Hub, a resource that provides teachers with free supplies ahead of the new school year.
July 16, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | River
Culture
New TEDxChattanooga event to highlight local conservation efforts
TEDxChattanooga will host its Stewards of Nature event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, exploring local and regional conservation efforts.
July 16, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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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Haley Bartlett
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
Get to know the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
Keep reading to learn about the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition’s key areas of focus + future goals as an organization.
July 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Keep Chatt Clean
Culture
Keep Chatt Clean with this local group
Introducing Keep Chatt Clean, a local initiative that promotes “leave no trace” principles + aims to keep Chattanooga beautiful.
July 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy
Food
Edgar Allan Poe pop-up coming to Chattanooga
An Edgar Allan Poe cocktail experience is popping up at The Historic, keep reading to see what you can expect.
July 8, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Hamilton County Fair
City
What’s in store for the 2024 Hamilton County Fair
The fair will return for its second year with a mix of old and new favorites.
July 3, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Swiftstay
Culture
Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
This private member’s club for home exchange recently expanded to include Chattanooga in its launch. See how you can travel and stay in and around the Scenic City for the price of a cleaning fee.
July 2, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | penguin tennessee aquarium
Culture
Meet the Tennessee Aquarium’s new macaroni penguin chick
The Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating the arrival of a new macaroni penguin chick at Penguin’s Rock.
July 2, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | "Unearthing Boldness"
Culture
Public art unveiled in honor of Bessie Smith and Blue Goose Hollow
A new sculpture has been unveiled as part of the Bessie Smith + Blue Goose Hollow Artistic Trailhead Marker Project.
June 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Dazey Skates
Culture
Skate Station to take over Chattanooga Choo Choo this summer
The Skate Station pop-up roller rink is coming to The Chattanooga Choo Choo this summer, featuring themed parties, workshops, and more.
June 28, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | HEADSPA'ce
City
Try This: Head treatment and massage at HEADSPA’ce
Check out the recently opened HEADSPA’ce, a head spa in St. Elmo that specializes in a variety of services.
June 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The Impressions
Culture
Songbirds debuts new Impressions exhibition at Downtown Library
See the new Impressions installation at the Chattanooga Public Library’s downtown location.
June 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Calliope
Food
Coming Soon: The Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge
See local chefs compete for the most creative + delicious plant-based menu options during the inaugural Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge.
June 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Clumpies
Food
Taste the local flavors of Clumpies Maker’s Collection
Celebrate Clumpies Ice Cream Co.'s 25th anniversary with a special Maker’s Collection pint pack, featuring products from local businesses.
June 24, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | The Granfalloon
Culture
Nightfall Jazz Cafe series to debut at The Granfalloon
Listen to live music at the new Thursday evening Nightfall Jazz Cafe, featuring celebrated jazz artists.
June 20, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | EPB murals
Culture
EPB completes final wall of 10th Street Substation murals
The 10th Street Substation mural project features 41 murals that have been completed over the course of four years.
June 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Summerween
Culture
Summerween to return to Patten Square
River City Co. + SoundCorps is bringing back its annual Summerween celebration to Patten Square on Saturday, June 29.
June 14, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Fifty Fifty
Food
Now Open: Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar
Meet Chattanooga’s newest wine and martini bar, Fifty Fifty, which recently opened its doors on Station Street.
June 12, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Aquarium pollinator sign
Culture
Local efforts to restore pollinator habitats in Chattanooga
Check out these local organizations working to restore, protect, and educate folks about pollinator habitats.
June 12, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Food
30+ gluten-free restaurants in Asheville
Check out these local restaurants that skip on gluten, but not on flavor.
June 11, 2024
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Brook Bolen
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Salt Cavern
Culture
Try This: Halotherapy at the Chattanooga Salt Cavern
Step into the recently opened Chattanooga Salt Cavern, a wellness center that specializes in Halotherapy.
June 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Fish & Sips
Culture
Tennessee Aquarium’s Fish + Sips craft beer event returns
Check out the aquarium after hours while enjoying craft beers.
June 10, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga
City
Bill signed to allow incentives for housing affordability in Tennessee
Learn more about the recently signed bill that will allow local governments to offer no-cost incentives for affordable housing developments.
June 6, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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
NOOGAtoday | Here to climb
Culture
Climbing athlete Sasha DiGiulian to visit Chattanooga
Meet climbing athlete Sasha DiGiulian as she visits Chattanooga and be one of the first to watch her HBO Max documentary “Here to Climb.”
June 4, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
NOOGAtoday | kayaking
Culture
Where to make friends in Chattanooga, part two
Here are some ways you can make friends in the Scenic City, with suggestions from some of our Instagram followers.
May 31, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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