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Go vegan, vegetarian, or plant-based

• The Friendly Feast | Learn delicious vegan recipes — like roasted delicata squash with balsamic glaze or a vegan breakfast braid — from local blogger Kate Veltkamp.
• ChattaVegan | Join the ChattaVegan community for friendly support, tips, and resources for your veggie, vegan, plant-based, or Meatless Monday journey.
• Our vegan guide | Check out our recently updated guide on where to find vegan food in Chattanooga. (Know of a vegan-friendly spot that’s missing? Let us know.)

Read more books

• The Book & Cover | Stop by this independent bookstore for a cup of coffee, pastry, and plenty of books.
• Winder Binder | This NorthShore bookstore also features records and artwork.
• Allgood’s Used Books and Coffee | Pick up a used book and a latte at this cozy local spot.
• McKay’s | Shop from thousands of used books, records, movies, and more.
• Chattanooga Library | Get that resolution started with a library card. Pro tip: There’s a whole lot more than books to take advantage of with your card.
• Books written by local authors | Start with a book that’s near and dear — literally. Check out our list of books written by authors with ties to Chattanooga.

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Spend more quality time with family

• Activities for grandparents and grandchildren | Spend the day with the grandkids with one of these fun activities.
• Head to a park | There’s nothing quite like a family day in the park. Check out our list of five underrated parks in the area, or make a goal to visit every community park in Chattanooga (heads up: it may take a while).
• Get a family pass | Purchase a year-long family membership to a local attraction like the Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, Reflection Riding, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, or Chattanooga Zoo.

Meet new people

• Make friends | View a few of our tips for how to make friends in the Chattanooga area.
• Join an adult sports league | Join an adult basketball, bowling, cornhole, pickleball, soccer, or volleyball team this winter to meet new people with Chattanooga Sports Leagues.
• Network | Check out networking events happening at the Chattanooga Chamber, wait until June to take part in monthly coworking sessions at Basecamp, or take part in other local networking events.
• Get connected | Connect with other locals on Facebook via the Chattanooga Living group page.

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Learn a new hobby

• The Chattery | Choose from a multitude of beginner-friendly hobby classes being taught at The Chattery.
• Learn archery | Take up the exciting skill of archery with Outdoor Chattanooga’s adult archery classes.
• Belay on | Chattanooga is a climber’s paradise, so take advantage of it and take up the skill — High Point offers some classes for beginners.

Join a gym

• Kyle House Fitness | Voted Best Trainers in Chattanooga 2020 and one of the top three gyms in Chattanooga, this local spot offers various fitness classes, personal training, and even at-home workouts.
• SPENGA Chattanooga | These 60-minute training classes feature 20 minutes of spin, 20 minutes of strength training, and 20 minutes of yoga — check out Editor Kristen’s class experience.
• Synergy Climbing and Ninja | This climbing and American Ninja Warrior-style gym is perfect for someone looking for a different type of fitness routine.
• Sportsbarn Chattanooga | Sportsbarn has three locations in the area with yoga studios, circuit training, cycling, pools, and boxing, plus free weights, weight machines, and cardio equipment.
• Sweat Club | This Red Bank gym featured HIIT bootcamp classes for all fitness levels, strength training, open gym, personal training, and more.