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For the Dogs: Pet-Friendly Activities Around the Scenic City

Chattanooga is an incredibly dog-friendly city. Chances are, if a brewery or restaurant has outdoor seating, your canine companion is welcome to join in for happy hour. The Scenic City […]

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McLemore Clubhouse and Golf Course from Above at Sunset

McLemore’s New Clubhouse Offers Great Food and Great Fun

Situated high atop Lookout Mountain, McLemore seems to have it all: an 18-hole championship golf course, a master-planned gated community of homes, a Skye Lawn for hosting weddings and events, […]

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Moon River on September 11 & 12, 2021

Moon River Music Festival Lineup Announced for 2021

Moon River Returning to Chattanooga This Fall The Moon River Music Festival made a big splash when it relocated to Chattanooga in 2018 – tickets were sold out within 24 […]

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Close Up shot of Togetherness Mural at the Kinley Hotel by Alecia Vera Buckles and Briah Gober

New Murals Take the Scenic City by Storm

If you’ve taken a drive through Chattanooga in the last few months, you have probably noticed a surge in colorful, eye-catching street art. These imaginative additions not only beautify our […]

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Chattanooga Restaurants with Outdoor Seating to Try Right Now

Original blog written by Abey Taylor Downtown Chattanooga Restaurants: 12 Spots With Outdoor Seating It’s no secret that Chattanooga has some of the best views in the Southeast. Add to […]

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Where to Buy Vinyl in Chattanooga

Vinyl sales have been growing 27 percent year over year for the last decade, says Ben VanderHart, owner of Chattanooga’s Yellow Racket Records. And Chattanooga hasn’t missed a beat by […]

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Chattanooga on the Tennessee River

Top Events in Chattanooga That Happen on the Tennessee River

The pristine blue waters of the Tennessee River have brought abundance and progress to Chattanooga for centuries. The river served as a gateway for Native Americans to explore the southeastern […]

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Picnics in the Park

The path to a picnic in Chattanooga will take you many places – sprawling green spaces, waterfront walkways, and an impressive number of playgrounds. Here’s where to find a taste […]

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woman carrying a wooden box of produce at a farmers market

Farm Fresh: Four Chattanooga Farmers Markets

Farmers markets in Chattanooga are producers-only, meaning all the fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy products, breads, greens, and flowers are produced by the vendors themselves, by an employee, or by another […]

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6 Mountaintop Treks: Chattanooga Hikes with Impressive Elevation

Whether you’re looking for a hike that will challenge you with changes in elevation or impress you with the sprawling views that come from the top, Chattanooga’s got you covered. […]

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The Best Places to Run in Chattanooga

You can’t go wrong choosing a running trail or greenway in the Scenic City. Running in Chattanooga will take you on both paved and wooded trails, past scenic overlooks and […]

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Loveman's Store

The History of Underground Chattanooga

Have you ever heard about Underground Chattanooga? Learn more about what it is and if there’s any truth to this subterranean story! Back in the ’70s, Dr. Jeff Brown, a […]

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