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Scenic Stitches is a local fiber arts event company dedicated to sharing the many forms of fiber arts, including crochet, cross-stitch, bobbin weaving, and beyond! Partnering with local organizations, Scenic Stitches showcases the creativity and community spirit that bloom in Chattanooga all year

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Did you know Chattanooga boasts more than 150 public murals, one of the largest outdoor sculpture collections in the Southeast, and galleries that keep their calendars full year-round? Here’s a handy guide to Chattanooga’s creative offerings.

Visit the Bluff View Art District

You’ll find some of

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Weekend Top 5: February 13 - February 15

Looking for things to do in Chattanooga this weekend? We did the digging so you can do the fun stuff!

Justin Bieber Night - 18+

Friday, February 13 | 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | The Signal

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It’s time to belieb again. We’re bringing

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Looking for something special to do this Valentine's Day weekend? Whether you're planning a romantic night out with your partner or a fun outing with friends, Chattanooga is full of sweet experiences, festive events, and delicious dinner specials. To make planning easy, we've gathered the best date

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The leaves are crisp, the air is slowly getting its chill, and we are ready for fall fun with the whole family! Whether you're looking for some family-friendly haunts this Halloween with ChattaBOOga or have a personal goal to visit pumpkin patches, devour fall fair food, and soak up all the season

]]> Haunted Happenings in the Scenic City: Your Guide to Halloween in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/haunted-happenings-in-the-scenic-city-your-guide-to-halloween-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/haunted-happenings-in-the-scenic-city-your-guide-to-halloween-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/haunted-happenings-in-the-scenic-city-your-guide-to-halloween-in-chattanooga/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Looking for Halloween fun in Chattanooga? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re in the mood to dance the night away at a costume party, enjoy family-friendly festivities, or get your pants scared right off, the Scenic City has something for every ghost and goblin. From spooky thrills to

]]> What to Do in Chattanooga during the World of Bluegrass Music Festival https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/what-to-do-in-chattanooga-during-the-world-of-bluegrass-music-festival/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/what-to-do-in-chattanooga-during-the-world-of-bluegrass-music-festival/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/what-to-do-in-chattanooga-during-the-world-of-bluegrass-music-festival/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a born-and-raised local, get ready—Chattanooga is about to come alive with the sounds of bluegrass! For the first time ever, the IBMA World of Bluegrass is pickin’ its way to the Scenic City this September 16–20, and you won’t want to miss a beat of their

]]> Live Music and Local Impact: A Night Out at Chattanooga’s Historic Songbirds https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A Background on Songbirds

Songbirds offers a one-of-a-kind experience for music lovers. Originally known as the Songbirds Guitar Museum, it opened in 2018 inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo. Like many other businesses, it was forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Songbirds

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4Bridges

Festival History:

The 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) is a cornerstone of Chattanooga's vibrant arts scene and will be celebrating its silver jubilee (or 25th anniversary) in April. With roots dating back to 1986, the Association for Visual Arts (AVA), was tasked with "animating" downtown

]]> A Film Festival as Adventurous as Chattanooga: Lookout Wild Film Festival https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/lookout-wild-film-festival/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/lookout-wild-film-festival/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/lookout-wild-film-festival/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

The Lookout Wild Film Festival (LWFF), a must-attend event for adventure and environmental enthusiasts, returns to Chattanooga, Tennessee, from January 17-19, 2025. Hosted at The Signal, this three-day festival celebrates the beauty of wild places and the people they inspire through film.

Founded

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