An adventurous chemist and his true love stumbled upon prehistoric caverns more than 1,000 feet below the surface of Lookout Mountain. Their shared passion for each other and for this hidden underworld inspired the creation of a remarkable destination—one that has grown to become one of the

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

It is impossible to separate Chattanooga’s art from its culture, for time has irreversibly entwined the two. Some consider art to be a form of communication. By that definition, Chattanooga speaks volumes, and the conversation celebrates the vision and vitality of a city awash with creativity. Much

Good Taste is Everywhere in Chattanooga

No matter where you venture—be it restaurants, bars, bakeries, sweet shops, breweries, or distilleries—you’re greeted with culinary experiences of a town with unlimited flavors. From simple and sweet to unimaginably creative and sublime, the city’s restaurants

Surely Chattanooga was created as a gift to Tennessee, for there are few places where the wonders of nature are more breathtakingly displayed. Within easy sight of downtown, rocky crags reach out across the skyline, mountain streams lead to breathtaking waterfalls, and the rolling river nourishes an

From live music and art installations to sporting events and holiday celebrations, each season ushers in a new batch of local events.

Here's what to expect in 2024.

Spring

Spring Break Safari

March - April

During Spring Break, Chattanooga transforms into a place where kids rule, and adventure is

With over 105 permanent outdoor artworks, Chattanooga has the most public art in the Southeast that you will love to explore. Kat Wright, City of Chattanooga’s Public Art Director invites you to take in these notable downtown public art projects. Be on the lookout for more downtown Public Art

Chattanooga is an ideal landing spot for empty nesters.

“But don’t tell our secret to everyone,” joked local resident and empty-nester Sarah Hooper. Her youngest child moved out in 2019, and — after spending a couple of decades in different areas of Georgia — Hooper and her husband moved to

Chattanooga’s food scene is vibrant and thriving. We went straight to the experts to hear about how they cook, where they dine and why they love calling Chattanooga home. 

We all know that adventure is out there, but what’s the key to making it the best adventure ever? We’re here to let you in on a little secret – it’s food! No great adventure ever started on an empty stomach, and there are tons of great, healthy options in Chattanooga. Training for the Chattanooga Marathon? Hiking around Stringer’s Ridge? Kayaking down the Tennessee River? Whatever adventure you choose, find a healthy way to fuel up before you head out.