Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:47:28 +0000 Live Music and Local Impact: A Night Out at Chattanooga’s Historic Songbirds https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A Background on Songbirds

Songbirds offers a one-of-a-kind experience for music lovers. Originally known as the Songbirds Guitar Museum, it opened in 2018 inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo. Like many other businesses, it was forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Songbirds

]]> Dive into Chattanooga's Art Scene at the UTC Fine Arts Center https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/dive-into-chattanoogas-art-scene-at-the-utc-fine-arts-center/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/dive-into-chattanoogas-art-scene-at-the-utc-fine-arts-center/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/dive-into-chattanoogas-art-scene-at-the-utc-fine-arts-center/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

About the UTC’s Fine Art Center

Chattanooga is a city full of locally made art, with murals and sculptures scattered throughout, constantly drawing people in to explore its vibrant and ever-growing art scene. Yet, one gem that often gets overlooked is the Fine Arts Center at the University of

]]> Exploring Chattanooga’s Arts and Crafts Small Business Scene https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/exploring-chattanoogas-arts-and-crafts-small-business-scene/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/exploring-chattanoogas-arts-and-crafts-small-business-scene/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/exploring-chattanoogas-arts-and-crafts-small-business-scene/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400

You may come to Chattanooga for its mountains, rivers, and trails, but don't overlook its hidden gem – the arts and crafts community. Many artists call the city home and have developed a thriving scene that includes a range of places and events. When you come to town, don't miss your chance to see

]]> The Art of Entertaining: These Locally Owned Restaurants Showcase True Southern Hospitality https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-art-of-entertaining/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-art-of-entertaining/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-art-of-entertaining/ Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Jason Bowers now has five culinary establishments under his belt—each one telling a piece of his unique story.

The art of entertaining is a delicate balance of familiarity and creativity. It’s about more than just food and drinks—it’s about crafting an atmosphere where guests feel at ease, engaged,

]]> Experience Black Music Month in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/experience-black-music-month-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/experience-black-music-month-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/experience-black-music-month-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Contemporary Chattanooga-based musicians are breathing fresh life into the music scene, ensuring that the rich musical heritage of Chattanooga not only endures but continues to evolve and thrive. June is Black Music Month, so there is no better time to recognize and celebrate our African American

]]> 5 Women in Chattanooga Who Have Made History https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/women-in-chattanooga-who-have-made-history/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/women-in-chattanooga-who-have-made-history/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/women-in-chattanooga-who-have-made-history/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It wouldn’t be National Women’s History Month without a nod to some of the amazing women who have helped shape the Chattanooga story in the past century and beyond. Many of those women are recognized by local landmarks around the city. We’ll give you a quick teaser below and suggest ways you can

]]> Pride and Places in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/pride-and-places-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/pride-and-places-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/pride-and-places-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400

In Chattanooga, we’ve got the reputation of being aggressively welcoming. And that “welcome to Chattanooga” is extended to everyone—no matter your faith, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender. With our beautiful scenic views, variety of live music and restaurants, you’re sure to find the

]]> From Vanlife to Home https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/from-vanlife-to-home/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/from-vanlife-to-home/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/from-vanlife-to-home/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400

Why We Chose Chattanooga | Chris & Sara Pochiba

Over the last few years, we’ve traveled to 49 states by van and seen an incredible number of small towns, major cities, and mountain ranges along the way. While we've fallen in love with a seemingly infinite number of places across this beautiful

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