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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.
January 28, 2026 01:28 PM
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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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Happy hauling: flea markets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Chattanooga
Here’s the deal — the flea markets and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Scenic City.
June 27, 2024
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Vacation homes coming soon: Ocoee Mountain Cottages
Explore the floor plans of the newly developed vacation home community, Ocoee Mountain Cottages.
June 19, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
five summer cocktails that are yellow, orange, and pinkish with lime garnishes.
Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Chattanooga, TN from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Tennessee Aquarium ranks No. 1 in the country
According to Newsweek Magazine’s readers, Chattanooga’s very own Tennessee Aquarium is the best in the country.
April 30, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Chattanooga Zoo to host Bidders for Critters to support expansion
The Chattanooga Zoo will host its inaugural Bidders for Critters online auction to raise funds for its ongoing Cape of Africa expansion.
April 19, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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What you can expect from Rock City Nights: Flora Luna
Follow the red string to explore Rock City through a culinary and artful journey during the Flora Luna experience.
April 5, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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The Chattanooga area joins the Coalition of Hip Hideaways
As a way to continue its mission of responsible growth for the tri-state Chattanooga region, Thrive Regional Partnership has joined national partners to be a part of the Coalition of Hip Hideaways.
March 25, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Community luncheon Gratefull returns for its 10th year
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November 10, 2025
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