Somewhere on Google Maps... it’s December of 2012 and Chattanoogans are enjoying local brews at The Terminal. | Photo via Google Maps
If you’re like us, the “somewhere on Google Maps” trend has taken over your social media feeds.
Here’s how it works: Folks search their home address to find special memories captured by Google over time, like their grandfather mowing the lawn, childhood pets in the driveway, or even themselves playing outside.
It got us thinking — what moments in Chattanooga have been memorialized by Google Maps? Here’s what we found.
Booked at the Tivoli almost a decade before the biopic
You might be surprised by some of the acts on the marquee shown through time on Google.
Photo via Google Maps
Somewhere on Google Maps... it’s 2016 and Bob Dylan is set to take the stage on a Sunday night with The Tempations + The Four Tops following just a couple days later.
The tail end of “Be kind, rewind”
Instead of renting your next VHS, you can now adopt adorable cats inside this complex.
Photo via Google Maps
Somewhere on Google Maps... it’s 2007 and the St. Elmo building that now houses Naughty Cat Cafe was one of the city’s Blockbuster destinations.
1940s Tango | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Vintage Dancers | $5 | If you can walk (with drama), you can do this tango — take a beginner-friendly or a more intermediate session to learn this ballroom dance style.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Dolly Days | 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Public Library, Avondale Branch | Free | Help create a community “Coat of Many Colors” fit for Dolly Parton herself with fabric scraps and more.
Hormones 101 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery | $15 | Begin your journey to understanding the hormonal hierarchy and how fluctuations can impact your daily life.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Make & Take: Herbal Remedies | 6-7:30 p.m. | Crabtree Farms | $40 | Enhance your winter wellness regime by learning how to craft home remedies with the farm’s herbalist.
Friday, Jan. 17
Lookout Wild Film Festival | Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | The Signal | $35+ | From the waters in southern Baja to climbing remarkable heights, you’ll be taken on over 70 different adventures that celebrate conservation, exploration, and more.
Asian Lantern Festival | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $17+ | Meet your favorite “Frozen” sisters and the lantern-loving princess, Rapunzel, while taking in the over 40 light displays.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Paint & Sip | 2-4 p.m. | Cloudland at McLemore Resort, Rising Fawn, GA | $65 | Sip on wine and take in the mountain views while creating your next piece of wall art in this class led by a local artist.
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announced in a recent statement that the current draft of the Plan Hamilton project will be deferred until more community input and support is given. Next steps are to start a committee to help address concerns + build a consensus.
Civic
Requests for absentee ballots are available for the City of Chattanooga Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 4. Eligible residents can apply online by Saturday, Feb. 22 to mail in a vote for mayor + City Council officials. See more important dates.
Cause
The Pop-Up Project is hosting a Winter Coat Drive now through the end of February. You can drop off new or gently used coats (for kiddos + adults) at Studio34 on Brainerd Road. The items collected will be taken to the Chattanooga Rescue Mission.
Kids
The Chattanooga Public Library has launched the Start Smart Initiative to extend access to library tools for those ages 0-17. Notably, this programming allows for fine-free youth materials + no-cost cards for ages 0-5. Now through Friday, Feb. 28, return any overdue youth material to have the fines waived.
Community
You think you got the skillet takes? Ice on the Landing will host cast iron skillet curling competitions on Thursday, Jan. 30, Saturday, Feb. 1 + Sunday, Feb. 2. During the events, the rink will be closed to free skating, but you can hit the ice before or after the matches.
Awards
Two local groups were recently recognized with the Smart Meetings 2024 Platinum Choice Award. Chattanooga Tourism Co. made marks in the Convention and Visitors Bureau category + The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection, was honored in the hospitality category.
Watch
Remember when Tyler Perry Studios was in town? “The Six Triple Eight,” a war drama based on World War II’s only all-Black, all-woman unit + starring A-listers like Kerry Washington, is now streaming on Netflix. Keep an eye out for an iconic scene in our very own Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Biz
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Active
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City Guide
Live like a local
There’s nothing like the iconic aquarium peaks in Chattanooga’s skyline. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Ready to live like a true Chattanooga local? We’re sharing all the details on how you can dial into your community as a rightful resident.
Whether you’re shopping in NorthShore or hiking Lookout Mountain, there are experiences that are incredibly unique to the city. Plus, here are a few other things every Chattanoogan should know:
Festivals and major events From Nightfall to Head of the Hooch, there are some local events you just have to experience to really understand. Check these off your bucket list and you’re a true Chattanoogan.
Rock the Riverfront | Mid March-mid April
Big 9 Roots Festival | April
Chattanooga Film Festival | June
Ironman 70.3 + Ironman | May and September, respectively
Chattajack 31 | October
Food and drink Our website’s Food section stays full of delicious local food content — like grabbing a late-night meal at The Bitter Alibi (you won’t want to skip the pad thai fries).
I’m definitely adding “The Six Triple Eight” to my watchlist this week. Fun fact: Local pop-up Pairé Charm Bar recently made a custom necklace for actress Shanice Williams to commemorate the film.
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Your snow day pictures
POV: The Scenic City gets its first snowfall of 2025. | Photos via @wandering.anhbao, @benacrossborders, @jimonalimb, @rosephotographyy__, @feathersandfruit + Amy F.
The snow might be melting away, but the memory of last Friday is keeping us feeling giddy this winter. We asked our followers to share their snow day pictures with us on Instagram and Facebook, and we just had to show off more — as they say, let it snow.
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