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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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Mission: Healthy Food Options

We all know that adventure is out there, but what’s the key to making it the best adventure ever? We’re here to let you in on a little secret – it’s food! No great adventure ever started on an empty stomach, and there are tons of great, healthy options in Chattanooga. Training for the Chattanooga Marathon? Hiking around Stringer’s Ridge? Kayaking down the Tennessee River? Whatever adventure you choose, find a healthy way to fuel up before you head out…

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Setting Up Camp with Trailmaster Terri

As the Program Coordinator forOutdoor Chattanooga, we couldn’t think of anyone better than Terri Chapin to ask, “Where do Chattanoogans Camp?”  Terri has some great suggestions on where to camp by the water as well as the best mountain biking and views in the area…

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Experience Chattanooga Guided Hiking

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love to hike and really soak in the views undistracted, but I’d really love to get it on camera too”? You’re not alone. There’s no shame in wanting a good photo for the gram. Fortunately, Experience Chattanooga can make that happen. A company that’s unlike…

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Boating the Chattanooga Way

Cindy Todd has been boating around Chattanooga for20 years. You can catch her out on the water, water skiing or paddleboarding just about any weekend it’s warm enough. We caught up with Cindy between rides to get a few tips from some - one who started as a weekend warrior and now embodies the Chattanooga boating lifestyle. …

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Discover the MLK Neighborhood Through Murals

The MLK community reflects over 100 years of Chattanooga and African American history and commerce in the city. Martin Luther King Boulevard is full of public art. Many of its murals in particular reference icons and history from the area. Here’s a guide to a few of them that shed light on the…

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Downtown Art for Everyone to Enjoy

With over 105 permanent outdoor artworks, Chattanooga has the most public art in the Southeast that you will love to explore. Kat Wright, City of Chattanooga’s Public Art Director invites you to take in 5 notable downtown public art projects. Be on the lookout for more downtown Public Art…

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Instagram-worthy Spots Downtown and Beyond

Find inspiration from some colorful and creative Instagrammers and the places they visited. ROCK CITY PREETI SOTI | @LITTLE.MISSWANDERER Not only can you get views like these at Rock City, but you can also see seven states from the top! SLEEPYHEAD CHATTANOOGA BROOKLYN MORRIS | @BROOK.MORRIS Who…

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They'll Love This! Take Home Chattanooga-Made Products

HOFF SAUCE Hoff Sauce began as a hobby for husband-and-wife duo Aaron and Michelle Hoffman. Today, it is sold in 350 stores. The award-winning hot sauce is made in Chattanooga with red jalapeños and habaneros—grown just an hour away on a small family farm called L&D Swafford. MAD PRIEST COFFEE…

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