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  • April 2026

  • Sat 11

    Chattanooga Autism Celebration Walk

    April 11 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    The Chattanooga Autism Walk is a powerful community event that brings together over 1,500 participants each year to celebrate and support the autistic community. Families,

  • May 2026

  • Sat 2
    ALS Walk

    Chattanooga ALS Awareness Walk

    May 2 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Gilbert-Stephenson Park 19 Van Cleve St, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, United States

    The Chattanooga ALS Awareness Walk invites participants and teams to support individuals and families affected by ALS. Hosted by Rise for ALS Chattanooga, Inc., the

  • Sat 9
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    Scenic City Cyclo

    May 9 @ 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Pedal and race through a scenic, challenging ride that explores all the reasons that Chattanooga earned its nickname, the Scenic City at the Scenic City

    $186.21
  • Sat 16
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    Race to Save the Laurel Dace

    May 16 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Spring City Nature Park 549 Front St,, Spring City, TN, United States

    Join the Tennessee Aquarium and its partners in the second Annual Race to Save the Laurel Dace (a critically endangered fish located in nearby Walden

  • Sun 17

    IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga

    May 17 @ 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

    For those looking to build up to the full-distance IRONMAN Chattanooga, the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga is the perfect training opportunity! As one of the

  • Sat 23

    Breath of Life 5K and Celebration

    May 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Tennessee Riverpark 4301 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us to help benefit tracheostomy families in the southeast Tennessee region. The funds raised from this race will allow us the ability to pour

    $50
  • Mon 25

    Chattanooga Chase 2026

    May 25 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Riverview Park 1857 Riverview Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Start a new Memorial Day tradition at Chattanooga’s oldest active competitive road race, the 58th Annual Chattanooga Chase. Experience the scenic 8K and 1-mile races

    $50
  • Sat 30
    Run Chattanooga

    World RUN CHA 5K

    May 30 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Tennessee Riverpark 4301 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Global Running Day is our holiday; a celebration of the activity we love and the sport that brings our community together. We're inviting all runners

    $40.00
  • Sun 31

    The 2026 Little Debbie 7 Family Fun Run

    May 31 @ 6:45 am - 1:00 pm
    The Commons in Collegedale 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, TN, United States

    Get a head start on the season! Trade the treadmill for the fresh air and join us for the Little Debbie® 7 Family Fun Run

    $41.25
  • Sun 31

    Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k – Chattanooga

    May 31 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am
    Tennessee Riverpark Pavilion 2 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am

    $25.98
  • June 2026

  • Sat 13

    Paw Palooza 2026

    June 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Coolidge Park 150 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Get ready to paw-ty at the McKamey Animal Center’s annual Paw Palooza! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coolidge Park, the free festival will include dog-friendly games,

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  • Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
  • Send this reel to your book bestie – because your TBR stacks are about to grow! 📚✨

Part bookshop, part bakery, The Bookery House in Cleveland is the perfect spot to find your next summer read. Browse new and used books across every genre, including works from 20+ indie authors, then settle in with a brownie and coffee, a cookie and lemonade, or a cinnamon roll and dirty soda.

With cozy reading nooks around every corner, it’s easy to see why they were voted Cleveland’s #1 bookshop!

Local Bookstore┃Local Bakery┃Fresh Cookies┃Dirty Sodas┃Lemonade┃Books And Coffee┃TBR Pile┃Reader Community┃Chattanooga Reads┃Bookworm ┃Summer Read┃Bookstagram┃Bookish Life┃Indie Authors┃New and Used Books┃Reader’s Choice Award
  • Check out @mumashikabyattack, Chattanooga’s newest, reservation-only, Japanese dining experience hidden inside Attack of the Tatsu! Their delicious menu rotates seasonally, which means you’re in for a unique experience every time you visit!

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  • Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region.

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  • Show of hands, who’s ready to step into their lavender era? 🪻⛰️ From now until the end of June, Lookout Lavender’s Upick event is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Grab your friends and loved ones for a day filled with fragrant blooms, cold drinks, and breathtaking mountain views. And don’t forget to swing by The Lav Shack for homemade goodies and creative inspiration for your freshly picked lavender!

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Lavender fields | Lavender season | Taylor swift | Chattanooga Swifties | Local farm | Countryside | Mountains | Summer Vibes | Relaxing | Scenic Views |Purple Dreams
  • Craving brunch? 🥯 Stop by Honey Seed and try their honey turkey bagel, featuring honey jalapeño cream cheese, alpha sprouts, and more delicious toppings.

📸 @richshootsfood
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Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
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Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
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Send this reel to your book bestie – because your TBR stacks are about to grow! 📚✨ Part bookshop, part bakery, The Bookery House in Cleveland is the perfect spot to find your next summer read. Browse new and used books across every genre, including works from 20+ indie authors, then settle in with a brownie and coffee, a cookie and lemonade, or a cinnamon roll and dirty soda. With cozy reading nooks around every corner, it’s easy to see why they were voted Cleveland’s #1 bookshop! Local Bookstore┃Local Bakery┃Fresh Cookies┃Dirty Sodas┃Lemonade┃Books And Coffee┃TBR Pile┃Reader Community┃Chattanooga Reads┃Bookworm ┃Summer Read┃Bookstagram┃Bookish Life┃Indie Authors┃New and Used Books┃Reader’s Choice Award
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Check out @mumashikabyattack, Chattanooga’s newest, reservation-only, Japanese dining experience hidden inside Attack of the Tatsu! Their delicious menu rotates seasonally, which means you’re in for a unique experience every time you visit! Have you been yet? 🥢🥃😋 . . . . . . Japanese food | yakitori | Chattanooga, TN | eat local | Asian fusion | pork chops | bao buns | cocktails | family style | skewers | shareable plates | seasonal menu | chef driven | handmade noodles
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Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region.

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Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region. 📸 @richsmithphoto
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Show of hands, who’s ready to step into their lavender era? 🪻⛰️ From now until the end of June, Lookout Lavender’s Upick event is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Grab your friends and loved ones for a day filled with fragrant blooms, cold drinks, and breathtaking mountain views. And don’t forget to swing by The Lav Shack for homemade goodies and creative inspiration for your freshly picked lavender! 🥤: @cheimantea 🍕: @lookoutmountainpizza Lavender fields | Lavender season | Taylor swift | Chattanooga Swifties | Local farm | Countryside | Mountains | Summer Vibes | Relaxing | Scenic Views |Purple Dreams
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Craving brunch? 🥯 Stop by Honey Seed and try their honey turkey bagel, featuring honey jalapeño cream cheese, alpha sprouts, and more delicious toppings.

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