Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:33:34 +0000 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

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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

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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

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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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The Art of Entertaining: These Locally Owned Restaurants Showcase True Southern Hospitality https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-art-of-entertaining/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-art-of-entertaining/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-art-of-entertaining/ Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Jason Bowers now has five culinary establishments under his belt—each one telling a piece of his unique story.

The art of entertaining is a delicate balance of familiarity and creativity. It’s about more than just food and drinks—it’s about crafting an atmosphere where guests feel at ease, engaged,

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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

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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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Scenic City Spirit: Chattanooga’s Late-Night Spots https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-late-night-spots/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-late-night-spots/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanoogas-late-night-spots/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Perhaps you hiked all morning and caught a solid nap, got in late on a flight, or maybe you were just born to be a night owl. Lately, Chattanooga has more available options after midnight than ever before! Here is a roundup of some of our favorite late-night spots.

NEWCOMERS: Bars New to the

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These Hotels are Worth Visiting just for the Bar (Staying There is Pretty Great Too!) https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/these-hotels-are-worth-visiting-just-for-the-bar/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/these-hotels-are-worth-visiting-just-for-the-bar/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/these-hotels-are-worth-visiting-just-for-the-bar/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

If you’re staying in a Chattanooga hotel, odds are that you don’t have to go far to find some of the best drinks the city has to offer. In fact, your new favorite beer or cocktail might be mere steps away.

The Company at Kinley Chattanooga

Mysterious and elegant, The Company is the type of place

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11 Quirky Places to Visit in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/quirky-places-to-visit-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/quirky-places-to-visit-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/quirky-places-to-visit-in-chattanooga/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Chattanooga is anything but boring. There are so many hidden gems in the Scenic City that beg to be found. Whether you tend to gravitate towards the weird, funky, and unique or are just looking for a change of scenery from the normality of your everyday life, Chattanooga has a lot in store for you.

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