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Cocktail with a View: Chattanooga’s Best Rooftop Bars

Chattanooga's rooftop bar scene has officially arrived — and then some. From a century-old bank building turned sky-high cocktail lounge to a brand-new Hyatt crowning the Southside, the Scenic City keeps raising the bar (literally) on where to sip, socialize, and soak up the views. Whether you're…

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Get Ready for 4 Bridges Arts Festival

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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Top Events Happening in Chattanooga this Weekend

Weekend Top 5: April 17 - April 19 Looking for things to do in Chattanooga this weekend? We did the digging so you can do the fun stuff! Drink and Discover - One Night in Wonderland Friday, April 17 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Creative Discovery Museum We're all mad here. Step through the looking glass…

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Planning a Whitewater Rafting Trip Around Chattanooga

When the Olympics came to Atlanta in 1996, the decision on where to hold the whitewater paddling events was an easy one—even if it did require that the athletes travel a few hours into Tennessee. The Ocoee River is considered one of the top whitewater destinations in the world—and you don’t have to…

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Find Easter Fun in Chattanooga

Still trying to figure out this year’s Easter plans? Your search is done! Join one of the biggest egg hunts in Chattanooga, celebrate spring with the animals at the Zoo, brunch your way through town, or grab your basket and search for artisanal eggs in an adult-only egg hunt + happy hour. Check out…

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50 Outdoor Things to Do in Chattanooga

It's official—Chattanooga is the coolest city in the country. (Okay, maybe it's not actually official, but if you're reading this, then you probably think it's at least partly true.) In order to make the most of what the Scenic City has to offer, we've compiled a list of 50 must-do outdoor-related…

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The 10 Best Waterfalls near Chattanooga

Spring is on the way, and in many places that means one thing: rain. Lots of rain. In Chattanooga, where we receive an astonishing 53 inches of rain per year, this is especially true. From February through April, nearly-constant precipitation turns the trails into sloppy mush and makes many outdoor…

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Carnival of Color: Coolidge Gets Crafty

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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Seasonal Art in Chattanooga: Exhibits and Public Installations

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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