Summer is fast-approaching, and what could be better than spending the opening weekend cruising the Tennessee River on a steamboat or zip-lining high above the treetops? Start your summer off right with Memorial Day fun in Chattanooga! For a full list of events happening over the Memorial Day…
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A City in a Park, Not Just a City with Parks Not long ago, Chattanooga was known as one of the most polluted cities in America—buried under smog and forgotten by fresh air. But today, we’re turning that history on its head. We’re now officially the first National Park City in North America—and…
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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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Check out Chattanooga Tourism Co. staff's summer PLAYlist! These are our go-to’s for exploring the Chattanooga area in the summer when the sun is hot, the drinks are cold, and the creeks + evening jams are just beckoning you to visit. And who knows, you just might discover some hits you want to put…
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Jason Bowers now has five culinary establishments under his belt—each one telling a piece of his unique story. The art of entertaining is a delicate balance of familiarity and creativity. It’s about more than just food and drinks—it’s about crafting an atmosphere where guests feel at ease, engaged…
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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…
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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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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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Looking for the perfect road trip destination? You’re in luck! Chattanooga is surrounded by some of the South's most vibrant cities—Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, Knoxville, and Nashville—meaning around 14 million people live within just 150 miles of this scenic gem. Of the 3 million visitors…
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Exploring the Biodiversity of Chattanooga: A Phytophile’s Paradise Chattanooga is a powerhouse when it comes to biodiversity, offering a remarkable blend of ecosystems, native species, and protected areas that contribute to the region's ecological significance. Nestled where the Appalachian…
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