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Parks and Recreation
McDonald Farm could become Tennessee’s newest state park
Gov. Bill Lee’s budget proposal includes $45 million to transform 1,300 acres in Hamilton and Rhea counties.
February 16, 2026 02:25 PM
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Sarah Dickson
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Travel and Outdoors
Protecting Chattanooga’s trails for National Trails Day
Give back to the trails you love to walk on by volunteering with local organizations.
June 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A basket of fried pickles sits on a wooden table next to a clear glass full of beer. Over the railing of the table is a view looking down below at trees and a parking lot.
Travel and Outdoors
Spend a day completely outdoors in Chattanooga
Where to eat, play, and spend an entire day outside in the Scenic City — no need to step foot indoors.
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Parks and Recreation
Swimming holes and pools in Chattanooga
Beat the heat by taking a refreshing dip in one of these local spots around + nearby town.
May 23, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Hiking guide for Chattanooga
Check out these 25 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Chattanooga, TN for outdoor adventures.
May 21, 2025
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Head outside with a guide to Chattanooga’s parks
We’re highlighting the 30+ best parks that Chattanooga, TN has to offer — complete with playgrounds, walking trails, and historical spots.
April 28, 2025
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City
Chattanooga becomes North America’s first National Park City
After a nearly two-year long campaign, the Scenic City has gotten the official designation — find out what that means and how to celebrate.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Overview of Downtown Chattanooga showing Coolidge Park and the trees that span toward the mountain
City
Sprouting a greener city with the Chattanooga Tree Project
The Scenic City has launched a plan to plant thousands of trees — let’s see what the five-year journey entails.
April 3, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Dog-friendly guide for Chattanooga
Explore these dog-friendly places in Chattanooga that span from places to eat, drink, exercise, and stay the night.
March 31, 2025
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Staff
Aerial view of a vibrant city park by the Tennessee River. Features include a cafe, restaurant, pier, green spaces, and a baseball field, bordered by trees.
City
The Riverfront Parks project enters final draft planning
The ongoing project to transform Chattanooga’s Riverfront has entered its final stages in the planning process + the community is invited to leave feedback on the updates.
March 28, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Proposal created to preserve Chattanooga’s tree canopy
The Kelly Administration has introduced a tree ordinance change — read along to learn how it could affect Chattanooga’s urban forest.
March 26, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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