Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:50:22 +0000 Journey Through Chattanooga at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bessie-smith-cultural-center/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bessie-smith-cultural-center/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bessie-smith-cultural-center/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Chattanooga is a city full of history and vibrant culture. It is proud to be home to the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, a place that brings the city’s story to life. This iconic museum, named after talented blues singer, Bessie Smith, is a vital hub in Chattanooga for celebrating African American

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An Introduction to Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain is a timeless symbol of Chattanooga's rich history and natural beauty. It seamlessly integrates nature with the city's identity, attracting adventurers like mountain bikers, climbers, hang-gliders, and hikers, as well as history enthusiasts. For

]]> 5 Historical Hikes Around Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-historical-hikes-around-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-historical-hikes-around-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-historical-hikes-around-chattanooga/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

With more than 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, Chattanooga is filled with incredibly scenic places to hike. But you may be surprised just how many of them also play a big part in the history of the region. You don’t have to go far to find hikes that take you back in time and allow you

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Ancient Roots: Continuous Native American Habitation

From atop Lookout Mountain to the Tennessee River and valley below, archeological studies point to continuous habitation by Native Americans in the Chattanooga region for over 12,000 years. Many of those original locations are still easily

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