Ever dreamed of a day when music fills the streets, parks, and museums – all for free? That dream will come to reality on June 21 during Make Music Day! The History of Make Music Day Make Music Day originated in France in 1982, with the name Fête de la Musique. A French minister did a survey…
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Just because you’re traveling to a new city doesn’t mean you have to cancel your run. But let’s be real, finding safe and interesting places to run in a new city can be more exhausting than the run itself. Look no further for your guide to running in Chattanooga. Welcome to Chattanooga, where the…
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Telling the Story of a Nation, One Work of Art at a Time While art is a universal language, art museums are where that language becomes a conversation—cultural sanctuaries where history, creativity, and human expression converge. The Hunter Museum of American Art is a cultural treasure in the…
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The quaint Yellow Racket Records is located on the south side of Chattanooga, about nine minutes away from UTC’s campus. Founded in the fall of 2018 as an independent record label, owner Ben Vanderhart says the name came to him “like an epiphany,” inspired by his pet collie (whose portrait serves…
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Festival History: The 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) is a cornerstone of Chattanooga's vibrant arts scene and will be celebrating its silver jubilee (or 25th anniversary) in April. With roots dating back to 1986, the Association for Visual Arts (AVA), was tasked with "animating" downtown…
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Chattanooga’s vibrant culture is enriched by artists like Isaac Duncan III, whose large-scale sculptures bring stories of heritage, resilience, and creativity to life. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, and of Caribbean descent, Duncan’s artistic journey led him from the University of Notre Dame to the…
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“The wind is lashing lustily And the trees are thrashing thrustily And the leaves are rustling gustily So it's rather safe to say That it seems that it may turn out to be... a rather blustery day” - Winnie the Pooh The worst has happened: it’s a shivery, wet, blustery day in Chattanooga…
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Chattanooga is a city full of history and vibrant culture. It is proud to be home to the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, a place that brings the city’s story to life. This iconic museum, named after talented blues singer, Bessie Smith, is a vital hub in Chattanooga for celebrating African American…
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Channel Your Inner Explorer on a Guided Hiking Trip Looking for a great adventure near Chattanooga but new to hiking? Check out Experience Chattanooga’s hiking package, “The Best of Tennessee,” a private guided hiking tour led by local husband-and-wife team Ryan & Hope. This exclusive experience…
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What is Tennessee Songwriters Week? Tennessee Songwriters Week is spearheaded by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism. This event supports local music venues but also encourages songwriters to share their original work, fostering Tennessee's…
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