Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:13:14 +0000 Top Events Happening in Chattanooga this Weekend https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Weekend Top 5: August 29 - August 31

Looking for things to do in Chattanooga this weekend? We did the digging so you can do the fun stuff!

Three Star Revival and Et Cetera

Friday, August 29 | 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M | Songbirds

Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
Standing Show

Get ready for a high-energy

]]> Chattanooga: North America’s First National Park City https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-north-americas-first-national-park-city/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-north-americas-first-national-park-city/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-north-americas-first-national-park-city/ Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

A City in a Park, Not Just a City with Parks

Not long ago, Chattanooga was known as one of the most polluted cities in America—buried under smog and forgotten by fresh air. But today, we’re turning that history on its head.

We’re now officially the first National Park City in North America—and

]]> Everything you need to know about the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-walnut-street-pedestrian-bridge/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-walnut-street-pedestrian-bridge/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-walnut-street-pedestrian-bridge/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge is Currently Closed for Renovation!

We miss strolling the iconic bridge over the Tennessee River and anxiously await her re-opening and glow up. In the meantime, here's everything we know about the closure and temporary ways to cross the river when navigating from

]]> Take A Nap: The Best Places to Stay for the Ultimate Sleepcation in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-stay-for-the-ultimate-sleepcation-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-stay-for-the-ultimate-sleepcation-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/best-places-to-stay-for-the-ultimate-sleepcation-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

In today’s fast-paced world, the constant hustle often leaves us sleep-deprived and craving peaceful moments. Enter the sleepcation—a growing trend that’s redefining vacations by offering the chance to truly rest, recharge, and restore. No excessive sightseeing or jam-packed itineraries here; this

]]> Wauhatchie Boulders: A Climber's Secret Oasis in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/wauhatchie-boulders/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/wauhatchie-boulders/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/wauhatchie-boulders/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Tucked at the foot of Lookout Mountain, just a stone’s throw from Chattanooga’s St. Elmo neighborhood, a climbing oasis that combines adventure with environmental stewardship awaits you. The St. Elmo Boulders—more commonly known as the Wauhatchie Boulders —have been transformed from a forgotten,

]]> How to Celebrate 4th of July in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-fireworks/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-fireworks/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-fireworks/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This is the updated version of a blog that appeared previously on our site | Last update June 4, 2025

The HOT, summer weather is officially here which means July 4th is right around the corner! Why settle for just one round of fireworks shows when you can pack in multiple events for 4th of July

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