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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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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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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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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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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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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People have had to make a lot of changes over the last year, from how they work, to how they go to school, shop, eat, and visit friends. And for many, it was a year without a traditional family vacation. But finally, things are starting to change. While we’re still not out of the woods…
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Getting people together for a reunion can be a lot like herding cats – but we’re here to help! Chattanooga Tourism Co. specializes in reunion planning and our goal is to make the process as simple as possible. With 100+ full-service, mid-priced, and economy-priced hotels to choose from, plenty of…
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Cute? Sweet? Adorable? Whatever words come to mind, here are some fun facts and adorable pictures of just a few of the lovable creatures at the Tennessee Aquarium that make us all say "awwww..." Turtles Did you know? The Tennessee Aquarium is home to more turtle species than any other zoo or…
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