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Cocktail with a View: Chattanooga’s Best Rooftop Bars

It wasn’t too terribly long ago that you’d Google “Best Rooftop Bar in Chattanooga” and be met with a mixture of virtual crickets and a few pixelated photos of the Pickle Barrel (which—it must be said—is still easily one of the best rooftop bars in the city!). In recent years, however, the amount…

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Favorite Ways to Explore Chattanooga with the People You Love

Some might call us Chattanoogans aggressively welcoming—like it’s a bad thing? Ask us where to eat or what you can’t miss and we’re more than happy to give you tips on how to experience the authentic Scenic City. Whether it’s a night on the town with their special someone, a day of adventure with…

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CHA Spotlight: Chattanooga African American Museum

Who: Anyone who loves history, especially African American history. What: The Chattanooga African American Museum pays homage to Chattanooga historic names like The Impressions, Bessie Smith, Reggie White, Venus Lacy, and many more. See replicas of former 9th street businesses, learn about the…

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Native American History in Chattanooga: A Trail of Tears

When’s the last time a walk took you back 12,000 years? Exploring Native American History in Chattanooga allows you to do just that, as well as observe the starting point of the Trail of Tears, gaze into the ancient Blue Hole Spring, and picnic in the same spot where Native Americans first came into…

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CHA Spotlight: Chattanooga Zoo's Makizi Ya Twiga Habitat

Who: Anyone who loves animals, especially giraffes! What: The new Makizi Ya Twiga Habitat at the Chattanooga Zoo features three amazing Giraffes. George, the oldest of the herd, Porter from New Orleans, and Hardee Star the youngest and shortest of them all. The Chattanooga Zoo is proud to house…

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50 Outdoor Things to Do in Chattanooga

It's official—Chattanooga is the coolest city in the country. (Okay, maybe it's not actually official, but if you're reading this, then you probably think it's at least partly true.) In order to make the most of what the Scenic City has to offer, we've compiled a list of 50 must-do outdoor-related…

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14 Things to Do When Friends and Family Visit You in Chattanooga

This blog was updated on July 7, 2025, by Hollie Hobbs. Living in a city like Chattanooga means that one thing is certain: Your friends and family will always want to come visit you. After all, you’re a resident of the city that was named “Best Town Ever” twice. And while folks who live elsewhere…

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7 Must-Do Chattanooga Adventures According to 7 Locals

When it comes to visiting a new destination, there’s a saying that many seasoned travelers live by: “Do as the locals do.” What better way, after all, can you get an authentic taste of a place than by following the well-trodden path of its residents—the folks who actually live, breathe, work…

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From Toddlers to Fido: A Trail for Everyone

Last Updated July 8, 2025, by Hollie Hobbs With more than 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, the hiking scene in Chattanooga is easily among the best in the Southeast, if not the entire country. From the slopes of Lookout Mountain to the steep crests of Signal Mountain and the Tennessee…

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Setting Up Camp with Trailmaster Terri

As the Program Coordinator forOutdoor Chattanooga, we couldn’t think of anyone better than Terri Chapin to ask, “Where do Chattanoogans Camp?”  Terri has some great suggestions on where to camp by the water as well as the best mountain biking and views in the area…

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