April’s biggest events | From Easter Bunny appearances to “Hamilton” coming to the Scenic City, start planning your future outings.
Oh, the summer nights | ... are about to be filled with free music nights by the river. Riverfront Nights will return on Saturday, May 31 — check out the lineup’s highlights.
Bloom city | For 93 years, florals from redbud trees to golden daffodils have bloomed across the gardens at Rock City — see what fun is growing this spring.
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Asked
What is your favorite Southern food in Chattanooga?
Order’s up — this is your last chance to submit your favorite Southern dish to be a part of our Foodie Favs series. To be included, we need your favorite menu items from your go-to restaurants (bonus points if you describe why).
Wildflower Walk | 12-2 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | $10+ | See the dazzling array of spring wildflowers that have bloomed across this nature preserve — kids 12 and under get in for free.
“Hadestown” | Saturday, March 29-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $55+ | This Tony + Grammy Award-winning Broadway production is bringing the mythical tale of Orpheus, Eurydice, King Hades, and Persephone to the Scenic City.
Movie Night | 5:30 p.m. | Collegedale Airport, Apison | Free+ | Bring a chair or blanket to watch “The Lorax” + enjoy yard games, a Dr. Seuss-themed costume contest, and food trucks.
Sunday, March 30
Craft Supply Swap | 12-3 p.m. | Collegedale City Hall, Collegedale | Free | Bring your unused fabric, yarn, beads, embroidery thread, ribbon, craft kits, and more to swap or donate to the parks department or library.
Comedy Fundraiser | 6:30-9 p.m. | Broads Lounge | $20 | Laugh with the Scenic City’s favorite female comedians to support Cleveland’s Habitat for Humanity.
Friday, April 4
Campfire Concert | 5:30-10 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | $30+ | Come out to see Luke Simmons and the Lovestruck play under the stars + eat complimentary s’mores and sip local brews — kids 12 and under get in for free.
Saturday, April 5
Chattanooga Outdoor Festival | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens | Free+, RSVP | Gear up to celebrate Chattanooga’s diverse outdoor recreational opportunities with activities, vendors, demos, live music, food, and drinks.
Want to learn something new... from the comfort of your own bed? Try visiting the Museum of All Things, a new virtual museum generated from Wikipedia with exhibits on millions of topics. When the scrolling gets old and you need some real-world interaction, head to Chattanooga’s IRL museums.
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42%. That’s the average price increase for a meal at a chain restaurant over the past five years. While inflation is inevitable, you can spend your dollars supporting local flavors by checking out brunch spots around Chattanooga. (FinanceBuzz)
Plan Ahead
Don’t forget: The deadline to obtain a REAL ID is coming up on Wednesday, May 7. You’ll need the REAL ID (or a different federally approved identification, such as a passport) if you plan to fly domestically or enter secure federal or military facilities. Here’s how and where to get one locally.
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$16.28. That’s the average cost of a large cheese pizza in Chattanooga based on a national pizza study conducted by Clever. Luckily, the Scenic City has many pizzerias that are worth the dough, and our options go way beyond just cheese.
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🌳 Our favorite type of parking
With the first 8 p.m. sunset of the season, this weekend is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. | Photo by Steadfast Images via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Tomorrow is National Take a Walk in the Park Day, so grab your emotional support water bottle and get ready to take in the Scenic City with these spots.
Renaissance Park
Spanning 23 acres along the shore of the Tennessee River, this park features nature trails and views filled with native plant life. Leashed pets are welcome to join you.
Stringer’s Ridge Park
This 92-acre wilderness park is located in the heart of North Chattanooga. The area offers hiking and biking trails through its rolling hills with some short steep sections.
East Lake Park
Founded in 1902 as Chattanooga’s first park, East Lake Park spans over 18 acres and features a pond filled with geese, ducks, and fish. There are also walking paths and a playground for folks to enjoy.
Little Debbie Park
This park in nearby Collegedale is themed around the famous Little Debbie snack line. Don’t forget to check out the Little Debbie sculpture by Chattanooga artist Alex Paul Loza.
This gorgeous plush throw blanket that’s marked down by 73% for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. We love its ultra-soft faux fur texture and three-dimensional rhombic cable knit design.
While we wait for our summer concert season to begin, you might want to consider stopping by one of these April shows that are happening at our local venues around town.
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