Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:28:08 +0000 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

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Make Music Day Chattanooga: All the City’s a Stage https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/ Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Ever dreamed of a day when music fills the streets, parks, and museums – all for free? That dream will come to reality on June 21 during Make Music Day!

The History of Make Music Day

Make Music Day originated in France in 1982, with the name Fête de la Musique. A French minister did a survey

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Running Through Art https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/running-through-art/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/running-through-art/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/running-through-art/ Wed, 07 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Just because you’re traveling to a new city doesn’t mean you have to cancel your run. But let’s be real, finding safe and interesting places to run in a new city can be more exhausting than the run itself. Look no further for your guide to running in Chattanooga.

Welcome to Chattanooga, where the

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An American Legacy: The Hunter Museum of American Art https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/an-american-legacy/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/an-american-legacy/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/an-american-legacy/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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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A Brief Tour of Yellow Racket Records https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-brief-tour-of-yellow-racket-records/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-brief-tour-of-yellow-racket-records/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-brief-tour-of-yellow-racket-records/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400


The quaint Yellow Racket Records is located on the south side of Chattanooga, about nine minutes away from UTC’s campus. Founded in the fall of 2018 as an independent record label, owner Ben Vanderhart says the name came to him “like an epiphany,” inspired by his pet collie (whose portrait serves

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AVA 4 Bridges Arts Festival: Celebrating 25 Years of Art & Culture https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ava-4-bridges-arts-festival-celebrating-25-years-of-art-culture/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ava-4-bridges-arts-festival-celebrating-25-years-of-art-culture/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ava-4-bridges-arts-festival-celebrating-25-years-of-art-culture/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

4Bridges

Festival History:

The 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) is a cornerstone of Chattanooga's vibrant arts scene and will be celebrating its silver jubilee (or 25th anniversary) in April. With roots dating back to 1986, the Association for Visual Arts (AVA), was tasked with "animating" downtown

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Isaac Duncan III: Shaping Chattanooga’s Artistic Landscape https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/isaac-duncan-iii/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/isaac-duncan-iii/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/isaac-duncan-iii/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Chattanooga’s vibrant culture is enriched by artists like Isaac Duncan III, whose large-scale sculptures bring stories of heritage, resilience, and creativity to life. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, and of Caribbean descent, Duncan’s artistic journey led him from the University of Notre Dame to the

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New Year, New Adventure: The Best Chattanooga Experiences to Expand Your Horizons https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/new-year-new-adventure/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/new-year-new-adventure/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/new-year-new-adventure/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Channel Your Inner Explorer on a Guided Hiking Trip

Looking for a great adventure near Chattanooga but new to hiking? Check out Experience Chattanooga’s hiking package, “The Best of Tennessee,” a private guided hiking tour led by local husband-and-wife team Ryan & Hope. This exclusive experience

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Tennessee Songwriters Week Events Happening in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tennessee-songwriters-week/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tennessee-songwriters-week/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tennessee-songwriters-week/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500

What is Tennessee Songwriters Week?

Tennessee Songwriters Week is spearheaded by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism. This event supports local music venues but also encourages songwriters to share their original work, fostering Tennessee's

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Find Live Music + Southern Barbecue at Puckett’s Restaurant https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-live-music-southern-barbecue-at-pucketts-restaurant/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-live-music-southern-barbecue-at-pucketts-restaurant/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-live-music-southern-barbecue-at-pucketts-restaurant/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Savor Southern Barbeque Tradition and Chattanooga’s Vibrant Live Music

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, Puckett’s is a perfect spot to enjoy the sounds of live music while indulging in delicious southern cuisine. This treasured restaurant chain started as a small-town grocery store in

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