Chattanooga's tourist map covers the aquarium, Lookout Mountain, and the riverfront. Past those stops, the city holds a second layer of unique things to do: a tow truck museum with its own memorial wall, an alley lit by hundreds of umbrellas, and a bar built around a wall of Tetris cabinets. This…
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Chattanooga is know for all of its outside activities. With the colder months coming, it's time to look for things to do inside. Picking up a new hobby is a great way to have some fun when it's cold outside. These local craft supply stores are a great place to look for supplies to start your new…
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4 Bridges Arts Festival hosted by The Association for Visual Arts The 4 Bridges Arts Festival is a premier juried fine art festival put on annually by The Association for Visual Arts (AVA), returning to Chattanooga's First Horizon Pavilion on April 17 - 19, 2026. 4 Bridges is celebration of artistic…
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Sometimes the best way to experience a city is on foot. Walking lets you slow down, take in the sights and sounds, and even cut down your carbon footprint. Chattanooga is compact enough to explore this way, yet full of places worth discovering over a long weekend. This handy three-day itinerary…
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Some days you wake up ready to conquer a mountain. Other days, maybe you’re only up for conquering a cup of coffee. We get it. And whatever mood you’re in today, this city meets you where you are. Whether you're hunting for solo travel ideas or date ideas that Chattanooga locals actually recommend…
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Scenic Stitches is a local fiber arts event company dedicated to sharing the many forms of fiber arts, including crochet, cross-stitch, bobbin weaving, and beyond! Partnering with local organizations, Scenic Stitches showcases the creativity and community spirit that bloom in Chattanooga all year…
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Did you know Chattanooga boasts more than 150 public murals, one of the largest outdoor sculpture collections in the Southeast, and galleries that keep their calendars full year-round? Here’s a handy guide to Chattanooga’s creative offerings. Visit the Bluff View Art District You’ll find some of…
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Rainy days don’t have to ruin your plans, and Chattanooga offers plenty to do indoors. Use this quick guide to make the most of a rainy day in town. No umbrella required! Indoor Things for Families Start the day at the Tennessee Aquarium. Beyond the thousands of fish on view, you can see river…
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A Background on Songbirds Songbirds offers a one-of-a-kind experience for music lovers. Originally known as the Songbirds Guitar Museum, it opened in 2018 inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo. Like many other businesses, it was forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Songbirds…
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About the UTC’s Fine Art Center Chattanooga is a city full of locally made art, with murals and sculptures scattered throughout, constantly drawing people in to explore its vibrant and ever-growing art scene. Yet, one gem that often gets overlooked is the Fine Arts Center at the University of…
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