Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:53:27 +0000 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,

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Fall Pet-Friendly Patio Dining https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/fall-pet-friendly-patio-dining/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/fall-pet-friendly-patio-dining/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/fall-pet-friendly-patio-dining/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This one's for the dogs (and their humans)!

Fall trips and the holidays usually revolve around family, and for many of us, our four-legged members share a seat at the table, so to speak. Lucky for you, Chattanooga is super pet-friendly. We know it’s hard to leave your pups at home, so we make it

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Navigating Chattanooga With a Dog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/navigating-chattanooga-with-a-dog/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/navigating-chattanooga-with-a-dog/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/navigating-chattanooga-with-a-dog/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400

I first moved to Chattanooga in 2013 from my home in Anniston, Alabama. I left for a few years to see if there were greener pastures, but Chattanooga kept calling me back. Once you live in a place with access to a variety of beautiful hikes, delicious food, and breweries that feel like home, it’s

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Outdoor Eating Options & Dog Friendly Eateries https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-eating-options/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-eating-options/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/outdoor-eating-options/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500

One of the best ways to enjoy Chattanooga's outdoor scene and take in a taste of local flavor is to dine at one of our many restaurants with outdoor seating. Here is a list of some of the places you will want to check out in our city named "Best in the U.S. by Lonely Planet twice!

Tony's Pasta Shop

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Ask a Local: K9 Gunther https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ask-a-local-gunther/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ask-a-local-gunther/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ask-a-local-gunther/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400

gunnyWhat do you do for work?

I am the only Vapor Wake K9 who works with the Chattanooga Police Department. As a Vapor Wake dog, I’m specially trained to detect 20-plus explosives odors when they are in motion or in a static environment. I provide ongoing and randomized K9 sweeps of various venues and

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