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LGBTQ+ organizations and nonprofits in Chattanooga

A guide to the groups supporting, celebrating, and advocating for the city’s LGBTQ+ community.

September 3, 2025

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Kristen Templeton

A tray of buffalo wings and fries with dipping sauces on a diner table. Beside it, a glass and pitcher of beer. Casual dining ambiance.

City

After-work plans for every night of the week in Chattanooga

Need a reprieve from your usual 5-9 p.m. routine? Make after-work plans with these activities and events at local Chattanooga spots.

September 2, 2025

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Sarah Dickson

A folk band performs on stage, featuring guitar, violin, upright bass, and banjo. The stage is lit with vibrant, colorful lights, creating a lively atmosphere.

Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Chattanooga

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

August 27, 2025

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Haley Bartlett

Photo 1: A lively outdoor festival with a large crowd near a rustic barn. People are gathered, some sitting at picnic tables, under trees with autumn leaves. Patriotic flags and vendor tents add color and vibrancy.
Photo 2: Dancers in colorful, ribboned costumes and hats energetically perform indoors under warm lights, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Photo 3: Foggy autumn scene with a sign reading "John C. Campbell Folk School Est. 1925" by a road. Colorful leaves, hay bales, pumpkins, and flowers around.
Photo 4: A woman in a yellow dress shops at a market stall. The vendor smiles, offering products. Flowers and jars decorate the booth, creating a cheerful vibe.
Photo 5: A family sits on a leaf-strewn hill at a lively outdoor festival, with a crowd, tents, and a barn in the background under a sunny blue sky.

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A UTC football player in a blue and white uniform dives over an opponent in red and white at the goal line, focusing on intense action and competition.

Sports

Football is back: What to know about home openers

We’ve got the key info you need for the Mocs’, Vols’, and Titans’ first home games.

August 26, 2025

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Sarah Dickson

Stately two-story house with beige brick, white columns, and large windows. Set amidst bare trees and a blue sky, conveying a serene, grand ambiance.

Real Estate

Chattanooga’s five most expensive homes

Whether you’re just dreaming or actually house hunting, here’s a peek inside the most expensive listings currently for sale in the Scenic City.

August 21, 2025

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Sarah Dickson

Sunset over a grassy field with vibrant red abstract sculptures. The sky features dramatic clouds, adding a serene yet dynamic atmosphere.

Play

10+ of the top free things to do in Chattanooga

No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Chattanooga, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.

August 20, 2025

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Sarah Dickson

1. Two parents stand in a field of sunflowers holding the hands of a young child between them. 2. A couple sits on a white couch in a living room.

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A white yacht is peacefully anchored on a calm lake during sunset. The golden sun creates a warm glow on the water’s surface, evoking a serene and tranquil ambiance.

Travel and Outdoors

Meet Getmyboat: the Airbnb of boating

No boat? No problem. Rent one Airbnb-style and start enjoying the waterways.

August 19, 2025

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Sarah Dickson

Cluttered room with scattered items, including a white fridge, overturned chairs, cushions, and various household objects, conveying disarray.

City

How to help those impacted by flash flooding in Chattanooga

Historic flooding on Tuesday, Aug. 12, left many Chattanoogans in crisis. Here’s how you can support them.

August 18, 2025

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Sarah Dickson