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7 Places to Explore Around Chattanooga During IRONMAN Weekend

Watching an IRONMAN race is an endurance event all on its own. It requires a lot of planning to follow your athlete on the course that features a 2.4 mile swim, 116 mile bike course and 26.2 mile run. But it can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Whether you’re following a particular athlete or…

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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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Our Summer PLAYlist | Things to do this Summer

Check out Chattanooga Tourism Co. staff's summer PLAYlist! These are our go-to’s for exploring the Chattanooga area in the summer when the sun is hot, the drinks are cold, and the creeks + evening jams are just beckoning you to visit. And who knows, you just might discover some hits you want to put…

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5 Women in Chattanooga Who Have Made History

It wouldn’t be National Women’s History Month without a nod to some of the amazing women who have helped shape the Chattanooga story in the past century and beyond. Many of those women are recognized by local landmarks around the city. We’ll give you a quick teaser below and suggest ways you can…

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Pride and Places in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga, we’ve got the reputation of being aggressively welcoming. And that “welcome to Chattanooga” is extended to everyone—no matter your faith, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender. With our beautiful scenic views, variety of live music and restaurants, you’re sure to find the…

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Navigating Chattanooga With a Dog

I first moved to Chattanooga in 2013 from my home in Anniston, Alabama. I left for a few years to see if there were greener pastures, but Chattanooga kept calling me back. Once you live in a place with access to a variety of beautiful hikes, delicious food, and breweries that feel like home, it’s…

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What to Do When the Kids Have Left the Nest

Chattanooga is an ideal landing spot for empty nesters. “But don’t tell our secret to everyone,” joked local resident and empty-nester Sarah Hooper. Her youngest child moved out in 2019, and — after spending a couple of decades in different areas of Georgia — Hooper and her husband moved to…

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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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