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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Chattanooga
Dining in Chattanooga is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
December 15, 2025 02:26 PM
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Culture
Unwritten rules of Chattanooga
Whether it’s hidden gems or local favorites, we’ve put together 15+ tips, tricks, and ways to make memories around town. Here’s your guide to the unwritten rules of Chattanooga, TN.
August 19, 2024
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Staff
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City
Weigh in on tourism in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tourism Co. has launched its first-ever Tourism Sentiment Surveys, allowing business owners and residents to weigh in on tourism in the city.
August 9, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Try This: Nature getaway with Timberroot Rustic Retreats
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July 30, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Chattanooga-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Chattanooga nod there — these craft beers found around Scenic City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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City
Envisioning Hawk Hill’s future
River City Co. has created a vision board for Hawk Hill, the current site of AT&T Field — see what the future could hold once the field gets demolished.
July 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Chattanooga.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Chattanooga, TN from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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City
What’s in store for the 2024 Hamilton County Fair
The fair will return for its second year with a mix of old and new favorites.
July 3, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
This private member’s club for home exchange recently expanded to include Chattanooga in its launch. See how you can travel and stay in and around the Scenic City for the price of a cleaning fee.
July 2, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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