Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:04:41 +0000 Top Events Happening in Chattanooga this Weekend https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

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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]]> Valentine’s Day Weekend Events in Chattanooga: Date Ideas, Dinners & Things to Do https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/valentines-day-weekend-events-in-chattanooga-date-ideas-dinners-things-to-do/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/valentines-day-weekend-events-in-chattanooga-date-ideas-dinners-things-to-do/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/valentines-day-weekend-events-in-chattanooga-date-ideas-dinners-things-to-do/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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

]]> The Reading Room - Where Books Meet Barstools https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-reading-room/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-reading-room/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-reading-room/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

From the moment you enter, the scent of spirit teas and old pages fill the air. Cozy corners and melodies of conversation persuade you to take a seat and make a new friend.

Don’t miss Chattanooga’s newest gem, The Reading Room. Owner Linden Marno-Feree has created a space that seamlessly blends a

]]> Chattanooga’s Southside After Dark: A Guide to Nightlife, Art, and Late Night Eats https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-southside-guide-to-nightlife/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-southside-guide-to-nightlife/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-southside-guide-to-nightlife/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

If you’ve only got one night in Southside Chattanooga, you’ve gotta do it right. This neighborhood was built for a good time, with murals that glow under the streetlights, live music spilling from bars, late-night games, and food so good you’ll be planning your next visit before the night’s even

]]> Experience the Magic: Chattanooga's Holiday-Themed Bars and Pop-Ups https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-holiday-themed-bars-and-pop-ups/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-holiday-themed-bars-and-pop-ups/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-holiday-themed-bars-and-pop-ups/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Looking for festive 21+ fun? Lucky you, Chattanooga’s eclectic bar scene shows up and shows out every holiday season. From beloved local favorites with themed menus and over-the-top decor to immersive seasonal pop-ups, you’ll find everything you need for a spirited night out.

Miracle at No Hard

]]> 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

]]> Chattanooga Cocktail Summer: A Tiki-Inspired Revival https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tiki-inspired-revival/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tiki-inspired-revival/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tiki-inspired-revival/ Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

How exactly does a landlocked town in the American South revive a storied, fraught, and complex section of cocktail history? Let’s tap this coconut and find out!

Tiki bars, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and experienced a renewed frenzy of appreciation in the early 2010s, sparked

]]> A Day of Music in Chattanooga: Yellow Racket Records, Great Food, and Live Music https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-day-of-music-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-day-of-music-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-day-of-music-in-chattanooga/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

From Yellow Racket records to amazing eats to live music at venues like Cherry Street Tavern, Chattanooga excels at crafting experiences centered around live music shows.

Yellow Racket Records

If you were to plan a day of enjoying live music in Chattanooga, starting at Yellow Racket Records on East

]]> What in Carnation? Chattanooga Cocktails in Bloom https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktails-in-bloom/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktails-in-bloom/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktails-in-bloom/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

As the warmth of spring begins to embrace the landscape, Chattanooga comes alive with the vibrant hues of Tennessee's native flowers, such as the delicate Iris, the state flower, and the enchanting wildflowers that dot the countryside. It’s not just the gardens popping up everywhere – our city's

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