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✈️ Traveling on-trend
From buses to trains to walking, exploring Chicago doesn’t require a car. | Photo by Brianna Williams
With spring and summer on the horizon, many of you may be itching to plan your next trip.
Airbnb released its 2026 travel predictions, forecasting what kinds of trips people will prioritize this year. If you need a little nudge, we’ve paired each trend with cities that are just a nonstop flight away from the Chattanooga Airport (CHA).
🎶 Quick trips
The predicted trend: Quick, 1-2 day trips to “vibrant cities filled with music, dance, historic sites, and authentic cuisine”
Our recommendation: Chicago. With its walkability, blues and jazz scene, beautiful architecture, and deep-dish pizza, the Windy City is the perfect spot for a quick weekend trip.
⚽️ Major events
The predicted trend: Trips coinciding with major cultural, music, and sporting events like the FIFA World Cup
Our recommendation: Atlanta. Not only is the city hosting FIFA World Cup matches in June and July, but you can also round out your trip itinerary with a Braves game, Michelin-recognized dining, and museum stops.
Are green moray eels really as scary as the movies make them seem? Find out for yourself. | Photo by Todd Stailey via Tennessee Aquarium
Coming Soon
The Tennessee Aquarium will open a new gallery on Saturday, March 7, and it will reveal the truth about several aquatic rumors and tall tales. The Scuttlebutt Reef gallery will feature 11 interactive exhibits in the Ocean Journey building. Be one of the first to see it.
Kids
Nerf Wars will take over Collegedale City Hall this Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kids 6-13 can grab a Nerf blaster and spend the evening dodging, ducking, and darting. Editor Sarah here: I’m so jealous this free event is just for kids.Register online.
Environment
Help keep Chattanooga beautiful by volunteering at one of two cleanup events next weekend. On Saturday, March 7, join a cleanup at Orchard Knob Reservation from 12 to 3 p.m. On Sunday, March 8, pitch in for a Citico Creek litter cleanup from 12 to 2:30 p.m.
Active
Dog owners can race with their furry friends during the Fast and Furriest 5K and 1-mile fun run at Greenway Farms on Sunday, March 22. No dog? No problem. You can actually “rent” an adoptable dog to accompany you on the 1-mile course. Registration fees benefit the Humane Educational Society. (WDEF)
Show
Chattanooga, the final frontier. Captain Kirk himself — well, William Shatner — will take the stage at Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, April 18, after a screening of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” He’ll share behind-the-scenes stories and answer questions from the audience. Grab tickets now.
History
Replicas of the Niña and Pinta are coming back to Ross’s Landing next month. Visitors can tour them from Saturday, March 7 through Sunday, July 12. Fun fact: The Niña replica was built by hand using only the tools they would have had to build the original 500+ years ago. (The Pulse)
Seasonal
Spring is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to spruce up your yard. How? With fresh mulch + pine straw from Chattanooga Straw and Mulch. Connect with their team to learn how to get a free estimate for your yard.*
Biz
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The Buy
Sale alert. If you love Vuori’s soft feel, flattering cuts, and performance fabrics as much as we do, shop the workout clothes + casual wear marked down for less this week:
If you could snap your fingers and live anywhere in Chattanooga, where would it be?
47%: North Shore
14%: Southside
12%: St. Elmo
6%: Highland Park
“Other” was also an option, and 21% of readers chose it. They mentioned wanting to live in Hixson, North Brainerd, Ooltewah, Missionary Ridge, Downtown Chattanooga, and more.
If a unique staycation is more your speed, The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is offering discounted rates for stays between Monday, March 30 and Thursday, April 30. But you’ll need to act fast — the deal ends tomorrow afternoon.
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