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Date night ideas in Chattanooga
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Scenic City.
March 06, 2026 02:42 PM
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Experiencing the Chattanooga Film Festival like a cinephile
The Chattanooga Film Festival is back for its 12th year, bringing local, regional, and international films to the Scenic City.
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Haley Bartlett
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Locally made documentary on American railways hits Amazon
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker + Chattanoogan Dagan W. Beckett’s latest project can now be streamed.
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Haley Bartlett
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Step right up to the inaugural River City Fair in Chattanooga
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Chattanooga R&B group CitiLimitz makes it on “America’s Got Talent”
This local group comprising three brothers is trading in the Scenic City for the stages in California.
June 5, 2025
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Spend a day completely outdoors in Chattanooga
Where to eat, play, and spend an entire day outside in the Scenic City — no need to step foot indoors.
May 28, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Answering Reddit’s burning Chattanooga questions
The popular social media site has many ongoing conversations, so we found responses to some trending questions in Chattanooga.
May 16, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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100 years of family fun at Lake Winnie
The amusement and water park in Rossville, GA is celebrating its centennial year — let’s take a look back + see what this season has in store.
May 5, 2025
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Dropping into Chattanooga’s EDM scene with All My Friends
Meet the local organizers behind the shows that have been bringing together a community of electronic music-loving folks.
April 29, 2025
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Nightfall announces its 2025 season
The Scenic City’s original summer concert series is back for another year — let’s take a look at its past + present.
March 26, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Chattanooga Public Library to host Tiffany Haddish
The actress, comedian, and author will make a pitstop at the library before her show in the Scenic City.
March 13, 2025
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