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Chattanooga Cocktail Summer: A Tiki-Inspired Revival

How exactly does a landlocked town in the American South revive a storied, fraught, and complex section of cocktail history? Let’s tap this coconut and find out! Tiki bars, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and experienced a renewed frenzy of appreciation in the early 2010s, sparked…

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Experience Tennessee Whiskey in Chattanooga

Whiskey Week is coming to Chattanooga! Tennessee Whiskey Week is a week-long festivity that shines a spotlight on the culinary and cocktail scenes throughout this wonderful state. This event, which encourages collaboration between chefs, bartenders, and distilleries, will highlight the finest of…

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Savor Local Flavor in Chattanooga

Good Taste is Everywhere in Chattanooga No matter where you venture—be it restaurants, bars, bakeries, sweet shops, breweries, or distilleries—you’re greeted with culinary experiences of a town with unlimited flavors. From simple and sweet to unimaginably creative and sublime, the city’s restaurants…

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What in Carnation? Chattanooga Cocktails in Bloom

As the warmth of spring begins to embrace the landscape, Chattanooga comes alive with the vibrant hues of Tennessee's native flowers, such as the delicate Iris, the state flower, and the enchanting wildflowers that dot the countryside. It’s not just the gardens popping up everywhere – our city's…

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Scenic City Spirit: Chattanooga’s Late-Night Spots

Perhaps you hiked all morning and caught a solid nap, got in late on a flight, or maybe you were just born to be a night owl. Lately, Chattanooga has more available options after midnight than ever before! Here is a roundup of some of our favorite late-night spots. NEWCOMERS: Bars New to the…

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Let Tasty Tuesdays Inspire Your Next Meal

Looking for some foodie inspiration? Head to social media! We regularly share some of our favorite local eats on Instagram and Tiktok. Find the roundup by searching #TastyTuesdayChatt and be sure to follow us @VisitChatt! Check Out Some of Our Favorite Tasty Tuesdays Basecamp Bar and Restaurant…

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Savor the Flavor: Exploring Chattanooga's Newest Culinary Hotspots

Chattanooga has long been a food lover's paradise, and in 2023, it's heating up even more with an exciting array of new restaurants that are turning heads and tantalizing taste buds. As you explore Chattanooga's dining landscape, you'll discover that each new restaurant is a testament to the city's…

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11 Quirky Places to Visit in Chattanooga

Chattanooga is anything but boring. There are so many hidden gems in the Scenic City that beg to be found. Whether you tend to gravitate towards the weird, funky, and unique or are just looking for a change of scenery from the normality of your everyday life, Chattanooga has a lot in store for you…

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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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