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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

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Telling the Story of a Nation, One Work of Art at a Time

While art is a universal language, art museums are where that language becomes a conversation—cultural sanctuaries where history, creativity, and human expression converge. The Hunter Museum of American Art is a cultural treasure in the

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Houston Museum of Decorative Arts

If you're exploring Chattanooga, the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts is a must-visit. Nestled in the Bluff View Art District, this hidden gem is a captivating blend of art, history, and culture.

Artistry Awaits

While the museum houses an extensive collection of

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Wanting something fun to do as you explore the city? Chattanooga is full of fun places that your kids, and inner kids, will enjoy!

Dancing Along Fraizer (the little dances on the sidewalk)

This adventure sometimes goes unnoticed, but it truly is a highlight of your experience walking along Fraizer

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Who: Anyone who loves cookware and culinary history.

What: Visitors can see the museum from three different angles; How it’s made, Lodge History and Legacy, and the Cast Iron Culture.

When: The Museum and Factory Store are open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CT

Where: Located minutes from downtown

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Wait...Did You Say Towing Museum?

Hist_International Towing & Recovery Museum Interior

Yes, that is right. Chattanooga is home to the only International Towing Museum in the world! There’s more to it than just trucks and it is pretty cool.

One evening back in 1916, Ernest Holmes, Sr. and 10 friends spent all night using only ropes and blocks tied to

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