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Actually, do go chasing waterfalls
Add these to your summer bucket lists. | Photo by Papae Litchfield via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Hiking in these rising temps is better when you know there’s a cool-down point — check out these four trails that lead you to a waterfall.
Foster Falls Climbers Loop Trail | Length: 2-mile loop
This trail is great for hiking + rock climbing and will lead folks to the Fiery Gizzard Trail. Check it out all year long for beautiful views.
Rainbow Falls| Length: 2.6-mile loop
Located on Signal Mountain, this moderate hike leads to a waterfall that often showcases rainbows in its mist on sunny afternoons.
Glen Falls Trail| Length: 2.3-mile out + back
This hike features a rock and water formation to enjoy on hot summer days. Parking can be found on the side of Ochs Highway, but is sometimes scarce on busy days.
Ritchie Hollow to Snooper’s Rock| Length: 8-mile out + back
This is another long hike with a mountain view that pays off and a 30-ft waterfall to tide you over on the way. For an easier access point, folks can begin at Snooper’s Rock.
Jazz Futures | 8 p.m. | Songbirds | Free+ | Step into the rhythm of jazz at this event that blends performance with immersive education + happy hour deals — donations are encouraged.
Friday, May 23
Movie Night | 8-11:30 p.m. | Chester Frost Park Buffalo Run Stage, Hixson | Free+ | Bring your chairs, blankets, and all the Tony Stark fans you know to watch a screening of “Iron Man” + play lawn games.
Saturday, May 24
Salamander Meander | 10 a.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | $18+ | Explore the campus for slithering salamanders and other crawling creatures like tree frogs and newts.
Intro to Beekeeping | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Crabtree Farms | $35 | Learn more about beekeeping from Randall Kennedy, a beekeeper with 13 years of experience.
Street Food Festival | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free+ | Celebrate the local food scene and try a little bit of everything while you shop from local vendors.
We’re not fiddlin’ around — 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival dropped its 2025 lineup. The free festival will return to Ross’s Landing on Friday, Oct. 3 + Saturday, Oct. 4 with headliners The Travelin’ McCourys and The Brothers Comatose.
Transit
UTC and partners will receive a $500,000 grant through TNECD’s Transportation Network Growth Opportunity initiative. Funds will go toward two projects — the development of an advanced traffic safety system + the installation of a first-of-its-kind smart crosswalk system. We’ll be back with the full scoop.
Development
Construction has begun on the new patient tower at Parkridge Medical Center. The $98 million expansion will feature an intensive care unit and medical-surgical rooms + is projected to be complete in 2026. Bonus: Keep up with Tower Tuesday, a weekly update on the development.
Cause
After postponing for weather in April, Green Steps will host its Earth Day Little Cedar Mountain Cleanup on Tuesday, June 3. Sign up online to volunteer from 1 to 3 p.m. in nearby Jasper to remove litter from the streambed.
Active
In case you missed it, the Scenic City’s oldest race, the Chattanooga Chase, is set to return on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26). Register online to compete in the 8K or one-mile road races + stick around for the block party to enjoy brews, food, and family fun.
Listen
Hey there, radio loyalists — Audacy announced it’s changing the frequency of two of its channels. Starting tomorrow, May 23 at 12 p.m., Rock 105 will rebrand as Rock 103.7 + Kiss FM will be 105.5 Kiss FM.
Community
Creative Discovery Museum is getting a special guest on Saturday, May 24. “The Pigeon Comes to Chattanooga! A Mo Willems Exhibit” will bring the childrens book illustration to life with hands-on activities + special programming — check out the offerings through September.
Arts
Registration is open for the Hart Gallery’s summer Art Camp. This camp will run Mondays through Fridays (June 9-July 11) with one week designated each for elementary, middle, and high school-aged students.
$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over.Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.†*
Asked
Asked
Who do you think will be the naming rights partner for the South Broad stadium?
City Editor Haley here — I’m heading out this afternoon for a first look at what the name of our new baseball stadium will be. Tell me your guesses + stay tuned for the announcement on our Instagram.
I quizzed you all on how many potholes you think have been filled during the Kelly Administration. To the 16.6% of readers who guessed more than 60,000 — you’re a hole bunch of smarties.
