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‘Sonic 3’ bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office

In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters.

By Jake Coyle December 22, 2024

This image released by Paramount Pictures and Sega of America shows the character Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, in a scene from "Sonic the Hedgehog 3." (Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc. via AP)

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include attractions open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton December 21, 2024

Staff photo by Abby White / Daro Sow, 6, Fatou Sow, 6, and Ivy McDonald, 7, from left, admire the decorated trees in the Festive Forest at Miller Park. The 78 Christmas trees, representing various businesses, will be on display through Jan. 2.

The best Christmas movies for every mood

'Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is.

By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE / AP Film Writers December 19, 2024

This image released by Netflix shows characters Klaus, voiced by J.K. Simmons, left, and Jesper, voiced by Jason Schwartzman, in a scene from the animated holiday film "Klaus." (Netflix via AP)

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include North Georgia Holiday Spectacular, St. Elmo Stroll

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton December 14, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ St. Elmo's Luminaria Festival will culminate in a community block party on Dec. 21.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Christmas concerts, ‘The Nutcracker,’ holiday markets

To see what seasonal events remain for this season, check out the annual Chattanooga Times Free Press fall festival guide. Otherwise, here's this weekend's chronology.

By Sam Still December 10, 2024

Staff file photo by Abby White / From left, Daro Sow, 6, Fatou Sow, 6, and Ivy McDonald, 7, admire the trees on display at the Festive Forest on Dec. 4, 2024 at Miller Park, 928 Market St. The Festive Forest will be on display through Jan. 1.

‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally

The Walt Disney Co.'s animated film “Moana 2” remained at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it brought in another record haul.

By Lindsey Bahr December 9, 2024

This image released by Disney shows the characters Moana, voiced by Auli'i Cravalho, holding Simea, voiced by Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, in a scene from "Moana 2." (Disney via AP)

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include candlelight tours, concerts, ‘Elf’-inspired fun

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton December 7, 2024

KRT Photo by Alan Markfield/New Line Productions / Guests at Buddy's Holiday Workshop Extravaganza, an adults-only party Dec. 13 at the Creative Discovery Museum, will participate in a host of activities inspired by the movie "Elf," starring Will Ferrell, right. The fun includes sock skating, toy building, cookie decorating, elf relay races and Christmas karaoke.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include MainX24, holiday markets, BlueCross Bowl

It's time to celebrate Main Street and the Southside this weekend as the annual MainX24 celebration returns.

By Sam Still December 3, 2024

Staff photo / Baylor and McCallie fans fill the stands in 2023 during the BlueCross Bowl. This year's BlueCross Bowl will have games at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd.

‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast

Christmas came early at the box office this year.

By Jake Coyle December 1, 2024

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week Holiday Market, MainX24, ‘Messiah’

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton November 30, 2024

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‘Sonic 3’ bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include attractions open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

The best Christmas movies for every mood

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include North Georgia Holiday Spectacular, St. Elmo Stroll

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Christmas concerts, ‘The Nutcracker,’ holiday markets

‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include candlelight tours, concerts, ‘Elf’-inspired fun

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include MainX24, holiday markets, BlueCross Bowl

‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week Holiday Market, MainX24, ‘Messiah’