Tell me more about Williams Island Just a few miles downriver from the heart of Chattanooga’s downtown sits Williams Island, an approximately 450-acre island in the Tennessee River. This island marks a gateway into the Tennessee River Gorge, a 27-mile stretch of the Tennessee River and the fourth…
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One of the best ways to enjoy Chattanooga is taking in the tastes of local restaurants while lounging outside on one of the many patios, rooftops, or decks right here in downtown or further away with an incredible view. No matter cuisine you're looking for or if you're wanting man's best friend…
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Originally published on Laura Holmes Travel Light Laura blog, republished here with the author’s permission. When it comes to the mountain bike scene, Chattanooga is no longer the little train that could. It’s picked up speed and has evolved into an impressive, sleek locomotive rolling down the…
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The HOT, summer weather is officially here which means July 4th is right around the corner! Why settle for just one round of fireworks shows when you can pack in multiple events for 4th of July this summer? We'll add events to this list as they are confirmed! Pops on The River July 2, 2026 | 4:00 PM…
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Having the luxury of living in a city like Chattanooga also comes with the curse of someone always wanting to come visit you. I mean who wouldn't want to come see North America's first National Park City? Not to mention our ever growing culinary scene. While folks who live elsewhere might worry…
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Juneteenth, The Oldest Holiday Posted by Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday is also known as Jubilee Day…
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