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River Gallery Sculpture Garden: Recognized Excellence

River Gallery Sculpture Garden: Recognized Excellence

Recognized Excellence High atop a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River you will find River Gallery Sculpture Garden located in the beautiful Bluff View Art District and situated along the coveted Chattanooga Riverwalk. River Gallery Sculpture Garden first opened in...

Soaring Artistry

Soaring Artistry

From a child’s first kite at the beach to the 20-foot flying art-pieces that will take the air this April at Chattanooga’s Montague Park, kites have always set flight the imagination of children and adults alike. This spring in Chattanooga, don’t miss the chance to...

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D

Return of the Giants 3D Blue Whales 3D narrated by Award-Winning actor Andy Serkis, takes viewers on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Blue whales are the largest animals ever...

Bessie Smith Cultural Center

Bessie Smith Cultural Center

Celebrating African American History & Culture in Chattanooga A native of Chattanooga, Bessie Smith was a 1920s Blues icon. Mentored by Ma Rainey, she wrote and performed blues classics such as “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” and “Gulf Coast Blues.”...

The Art of Play: Playgrounds

The Art of Play: Playgrounds

The Art of Play: Area Playgrounds When the kids have resorted to bouncing back and forth between hotel beds or playing “The Floor is Lava” around the Airbnb, you know it’s time to get outside. A day full of play shouldn’t have to cost a dime, and thanks to the...

Let’s Hang Out

Let’s Hang Out

Let's Hang Out Sure we have lightning fast internet, a world-class aquarium, minor league baseball, and about anything else you could hope for in a city, but did you know that Chattanooga is also one of the climbing capitals of the Southeast? Beginning downtown and...

Chattanooga Street Art Series: Murals II

Chattanooga Street Art Series: Murals II

Chattanooga Street Art: Murals II Chattanooga is home to a burgeoning collection of murals whose creativity and significance make a literal stamp on this city. Engaging the community and representing local culture are common themes that weave across each piece of...

Tow a Gift Home from Hatties

Tow a Gift Home from Hatties

Tow a Gift Home from Hatties You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you step into the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum and experience one of the area’s most well-curated gift shops. Hatties’ on Holmes, the namesake of Ernest Holmes Sr’s wife,...

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival has rolled into the heart of Chattanooga each fall for the past four years, featuring hundreds of classic autos and iconic racing cars. The three-day, family-friendly event highlighted racing with the...

Testimonials

What People are Saying

“A Great Find”

“We spent the weekend in Chattanooga and were so happy with the restaurant we selected.  The Boathouse , with its view of the Tennessee River provided a spectacular dining experience. We’ll be back!”

C. Rayburn
South Lyon, MI

“Fabulous food & flawless service”

“We tried St. Johns Restaurant for our anniversary this year and we were very pleased. It is our new go-to for special occasions. We highly recommend the scallops appetizer!.”

C. Smith
Ooltewah, TN

“Making Memories”

“For years my family has made Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria in the Bluff View part of our family celebrations. We actually met our great-daughter-in-law upstairs at Tony’s. The food is great and we have made lots of memories there!.”

M. Mills
Detroit, MI

“What a View”

“When my in-laws came to visit, we took them to Lookout Winery in Guild Tennessee and had so much fun! The pizza, wine, and the casual atmosphere was perfect.  And the view was breathtaking!

G. Harvey
Chattanooga, TN