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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Chattanooga
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 28, 2025 03:21 PM
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Chattanooga Zoo’s Cape of Africa section opens Saturday, Aug. 31
The $3.9 million expansion will be the Chattanooga Zoo’s biggest addition and feature several new animals guests can visit.
August 6, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Chattanooga to become a World of Bluegrass
Chattanooga Tourism Co. has announced the city’s newest festival for the next three years — tune in as we string the details together.
July 29, 2024
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New TEDxChattanooga event to highlight local conservation efforts
TEDxChattanooga will host its Stewards of Nature event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, exploring local and regional conservation efforts.
July 16, 2024
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Happy hauling: flea markets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Chattanooga
Here’s the deal — the flea markets and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Scenic City.
June 27, 2024
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Culture
Chattanooga’s 1999 time capsule
What was Chattanooga like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 18, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Add these Chattanooga podcasts to your playlist
Whether you start or end your day with a podcast, we’ve got some locally-produced shows to add to your queue.
May 20, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Plan Ahead: Summer events happening around Chattanooga
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
April 23, 2024
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City
What Chattanoogans googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Chattanoogans were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 19, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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The Chattanooga Fashion Expo hits the runway for a third year
The Scenic City will welcome local and regional artists and their designs during the third edition of this fashion exposé. Learn more about the celebration and its weekend of events.
November 14, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
The Chattanooga Jewish Film Series is in action
The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga is gearing up for its 16th annual film series that will showcase five award-winning films inspired by Jewish heritage.
October 11, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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World of Bluegrass: What to know before you go
The IBMA World of Bluegrass® will be held in Chattanooga from Tuesday, Sept. 16, through Saturday, Sept. 20.
August 12, 2025
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The annual fair returns to Lebanon’s James E. Ward Agricultural Center Thursday, Aug. 14-Saturday, Aug. 23.
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