We’re happy to share that Chattanooga is open for business and fully powered up after Hurricane Helene! Our hotels, restaurants, and attractions are ready to welcome you with open arms. Whether you're fueling up or settling in, we've got everything you need. Hurricane Helene has caused unprecedented damage across five states, including our neighbors in Northeast TN and Western NC. Our hearts go out to our neighboring communities impacted by the storm, and we stand with them during this challenging time.
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Laura Bellucci

Goofball in residence at the intersection of tourism, hospitality, community, and history. 

Dedicated in her mission to explore all waterfalls near Chattanooga and bring the best side dish to your barbeque.

Off the Haunted Path: Spooky Adventures for October

October in Chattanooga is more than just pumpkin patches and candy corn—it's a month full of spine-tingling, hair-raising adventures. From haunted picnics to ghost-filled hotels, eerie festivals, and paranormal investigations, there’s no shortage of spooky fun waiting for you. Whether you’re craving…

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The Levitt BLOC Music Series Returns to Chattanooga

If you're looking to dive into Chattanooga’s local culture, the Levitt BLOC Music Series is a great event to experience. Sunday afternoons in September, this initiative brings free outdoor concerts to neighborhoods across the city, creating vibrant gathering spots filled with live music and…

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Wine Over Water: A Preservation Story

Quaff for a Cause! Wine Over Water is August 17, 2024, on the Walnut Street Bridge! This festival is a Chattanooga favorite, not only because it offers a multitude of delicious wines and bites, but also because the money raised during this event is invested in preserving the incredible historic…

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Retro Gems of Chattanooga

Join us on an adventure to explore retro gems in Chattanooga. We’re here to help you get hip to the past and stay made-in-the-shade during this July heatwave. Shop Retro Goods First, you are going to have to decide what you are wearing on this retro adventure. Stop at Poor Taste to swaddle yourself…

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Make Music Day Chattanooga: All the City’s a Stage

Make Music Day is a city-wide music activation coming to Chattanooga on Friday, June 21, 2024. It is a one-day event where free, live musical performances and musical events take place all around Chattanooga, and around the world, on the longest day of the year. Chattanooga is excited to join this…

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Experience Black Music Month in Chattanooga

Contemporary Chattanooga-based musicians are breathing fresh life into the music scene, ensuring that the rich musical heritage of Chattanooga not only endures but continues to evolve and thrive. June is Black Music Month, so there is no better time to recognize and celebrate our African American…

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Discover the Magic of the Hellbender at Chattanooga Zoo

Nestled in the vibrant ecosystems of East Tennessee, the Chattanooga Zoo is home to a truly remarkable creature: the Hellbender Salamander. This creature is the largest salamander species in the eastern United States, stretching up to 20 inches long and weighing as much as five pounds. The males are…

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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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