Travel and Outdoors

Musician on stage with guitar faces a large, outdoor audience seated on grass. It's a sunny day, creating a lively, festive atmosphere.

Culture

Plan Ahead: Chattanooga Outdoor Festival

Celebrate our green spaces with the Chattanooga Outdoor Festival, slated later in April.

March 14, 2025

Aerial view of a bridge with pedestrians crossing over a river, flanked by green trees.

City

Pro tips for navigating the Walnut Street Bridge closure

The Scenic City’s beloved pedestrian bridge is set to undergo a major restoration project — find out how to best navigate the next 18 months.

March 12, 2025

Overview of Downtown Chattanooga showing Coolidge Park and the trees that span toward the mountain

City

National Park City’s peer review board comes to Chattanooga

Get some insight on where the Scenic City is at in the process of becoming the nation’s first National Park City.

March 12, 2025

A serene river winds through a valley surrounded by lush, green mountains under a soft sunset sky. The water reflects the pastel hues of the setting sun, while scattered clouds add depth to the scene. The riverbanks are lined with trees, shrubs, and rocky terrain, creating a peaceful natural landscape.

Travel and Outdoors

Participate in the Keep Tennessee Beautiful Cleanup

Join statewide efforts to clean up litter locally.

March 11, 2025

A plant nursery with multiple raised beds containing small potted plants, each labeled with white tags. The beds are covered with black hoop structures, and there are informational signs clipped to pipes above them displaying plant details and pricing. The ground is covered with small gravel. Several people are browsing and selecting plants. In the foreground, a woman wearing a maroon jacket and khaki pants is crouching while holding a box of potted plants in one arm and reaching for another plant with her free hand. Another woman in a navy blue jacket and jeans stands behind her, looking at a plant label. More people are visible in the background near a wooded area and a pond. Parked cars are visible further back.

Travel and Outdoors

Reflection Riding’s Native Plant Nursery reopening for the season

Get your native plants just in time for spring’s arrival.

March 11, 2025

Play

Kid-friendly activities in Chattanooga

We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Chattanooga, TN has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.

March 10, 2025

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Culture

Q+A with Susan Vandergriff of The Happy Birdwatcher Co.

Hear more about this local entrepreneur’s business + how she landed on an upcoming episode of “Shark Tank.”

March 3, 2025

Travel and Outdoors

Help River City Co. make this year’s plan for Miller Park

Share your ideas on how to utilize this downtown park space.

February 27, 2025

Culture

20+ summer camps for the kiddos in Chattanooga

It will be summertime before you know it — which means no school for the kids. Here are some local summer camps to check out.

February 19, 2025

Culture

Ringgold Depot Opry returns in March

Get ready for more concerts to enjoy in 2025.

February 19, 2025

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Volunteers in bright vests trim foliage along a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by lush, green trees. The scene conveys teamwork and nature conservation.

City

How to celebrate National Public Lands Day in Chattanooga

Two ways to get your hands dirty for a good cause this Saturday, Sept. 27.

September 23, 2025

Fall foliage on the mountains (colors like yellow, orange, red, and green) and showing the Tennessee River

Travel and Outdoors

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Whether you’re hiking, cruising, or road-tripping — these are the best ways to fall for Chattanooga this season.

September 22, 2025

Play

Give these Chattanooga live music venues a listen

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September 19, 2025

Staff

Wide shot of an overhead view of Chattanooga

City

Dozens of Chattanooga neighborhoods are getting a glow-up

The city funding that’s helping build pride and stronger communities.

September 18, 2025

15+ things to do in Chattanooga this fall

From pumpkin patches to porch concerts, these fall events are the perfect way to enjoy the season.

September 16, 2025

A scenic road lined with vibrant purple flowers and trees, under a blue sky with clouds. A plane flies above. The mood is serene and picturesque.

Putting the ‘Scenic’ in Scenic City

How the Gateway to Chattanooga project is transforming local interstates.

September 15, 2025

Wide shot of Chattanooga spanning both sides of the bridge during the spring/summer months

City

Did you grow up in Chattanooga — or find it later in life?

We’re digging into the Scenic City’s migration patterns.

September 11, 2025

Play

80+ happy hours in Chattanooga

Go bargain hunting with our Chattanooga happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.

September 10, 2025

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Cozy bookstore with a coral door, striped umbrella, and vibrant flower display. "Books Are Magic" sign evokes a whimsical, inviting atmosphere.

Small Business

Five local bookstores in the Chattanooga area

Where to find your next great read and support small business while you’re at it.

September 9, 2025

Produce shelves in a grocery store cooler showing peppers

Food

Where to shop for international food around Chattanooga

We’re taking you all on a journey through where you can find flavors of the world to add to your home-cooked dishes.

September 8, 2025