Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:31:19 +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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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

]]> 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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Check out Chattanooga Tourism Co. staff's summer PLAYlist! These are our go-to’s for exploring the Chattanooga area in the summer when the sun is hot, the drinks are cold, and the creeks + evening jams are just beckoning you to visit. And who knows, you just might discover some hits you want to put

]]> Guided Tours for Exploring Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/guided-tours-for-exploring-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/guided-tours-for-exploring-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/guided-tours-for-exploring-chattanooga/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Let a Local Take You on a Guided Tour to Explore Chattanooga

Visiting a fun and vibrant city like Chattanooga means the opportunity to try all kinds of new adventures. In fact, there are so many spectacular things to see and do here that it often helps to have a local expert show you the ropes.

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Nestled in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga lies a hidden gem that holds a treasure for those who love beer and having a good laugh. Every Monday Night at 8 p.m., this cozy brewery transforms into a hub of laughter and entertainment with its comedy open mic night, hosting some amusing local

]]> How to Do a Bike and Brew Tour of Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/how-to-do-a-bike-and-brew-tour-of-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/how-to-do-a-bike-and-brew-tour-of-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/how-to-do-a-bike-and-brew-tour-of-chattanooga/ Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

There’s no shortage of adventure in Chattanooga. Whether you're hiking sun-kissed trails, getting up close with the mesmerizing aquatic life at the Tennessee Aquarium, diving into curated exhibits at

]]> Ask a Local: Burt Casey https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ask-a-local-burt-casey/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ask-a-local-burt-casey/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/ask-a-local-burt-casey/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Owner of Fountainhead Taproom ( a self-pour beer & wine bar)

burt caseyTell us about yourself.

I grew up in Virginia but lived in Chicago for the past 14 years. I also lived in Vienna, Austria for a couple of years, and that’s really where I fell in love with beer. My family and I moved to Chattanooga in

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