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Travel and Outdoors
Plan the perfect picnic in Chattanooga
Get ready to grab your blankets and stock your baskets — it’s picnic season.
April 02, 2026 02:57 PM
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Haley Bartlett
A map showing the Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve and the 27 acres it will protect.
City
History in the making: Shallowford Urban Ecological Preserve
The City of Chattanooga has signed the first-ever restricted covenants on city-owned land — read along to see what will be protected.
July 15, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
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Two folks on kayaks, one that is orange, red, and yellow, and one that is shades of light and dark blue, paddling on the river with green trees in the background.
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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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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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Culture
Public art unveiled in honor of Bessie Smith and Blue Goose Hollow
A new sculpture has been unveiled as part of the Bessie Smith + Blue Goose Hollow Artistic Trailhead Marker Project.
June 28, 2024
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Two people road cycling on a countryside with the mountains in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road with Bike Tennessee
Learn about this new statewide road cycling initiative created by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
June 21, 2024
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Haley Bartlett
The Ocoee Mountain Cottages welcome sign
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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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Experiencing the Chattanooga Film Festival like a cinephile
The Chattanooga Film Festival is back for its 12th year, bringing local, regional, and international films to the Scenic City.
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Foodie Favs: Pasta in Chattanooga
Check out this list of locally loved pasta dishes around the Scenic City.
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Meet Swimply: the Airbnb of pools
Explore unique, rentable pools across Chattanooga for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.
June 12, 2025
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Three vibrant paintings on a wall: left, a human bust with a cracked skull; top, an orange house; right, a figure holding two fetus-like forms. Bold colors and surreal themes.
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Celebrating the Chattanooga LGBTQ+ community through the arts
Here are two ways to get out and show pride within the local LGBTQ+ community this summer.
June 10, 2025
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Two men face a vintage steam locomotive marked "Southern 630." Nearby, videographers film, creating an atmosphere of historical and technical interest.
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Locally made documentary on American railways hits Amazon
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker + Chattanoogan Dagan W. Beckett’s latest project can now be streamed.
June 10, 2025
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A vibrant swing ride at an amusement park spins riders in colorful seats against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, conveying excitement and joy.
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Step right up to the inaugural River City Fair in Chattanooga
There’s a new fair coming to town — get ready for a thrilling time over at the Tennessee Riverpark.
June 9, 2025
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Three singers perform energetically on stage, wearing colorful varsity jackets. Vibrant cityscape backdrop and stage lights add excitement to their act.
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Chattanooga R&B group CitiLimitz makes it on “America’s Got Talent”
This local group comprising three brothers is trading in the Scenic City for the stages in California.
June 5, 2025
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Shop around these farmers markets in Chattanooga
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 18 farmers markets around Chattanooga, TN.
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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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Lavender fields at Flat Top Mountain Farm during a sunset
Travel and Outdoors
4 places to experience lavender season in Chattanooga
We’re taking you all on a trip to the lavender fields this season — read along for local farms offering a chance to pick the blooms.
June 2, 2025
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