4 Bridges Arts Festival hosted by The Association for Visual Arts The 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) is set to unfold from April 19 to 21, 2024, at the First Horizon Pavilion in Chattanooga. This festival is a celebration of artistic expression and community exchange. The Association for Visual…
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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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When the Olympics came to Atlanta in 1996, the decision on where to hold the whitewater paddling events was an easy one—even if it did require that the athletes travel a few hours into Tennessee. The Ocoee River is considered one of the top whitewater destinations in the world—and you don’t have to…
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Still trying to figure out this year’s Easter plans? Your search is done! Join one of the biggest egg hunts in Chattanooga, celebrate spring with the animals at the Zoo, brunch your way through town, or grab your basket and search for artisanal eggs in an adult-only egg hunt + happy hour. Check out…
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Spring is finally here, and it is rapidly getting warmer. Soon enough the humidity will start to set in, making V1 problems seem like V6, and V6 problems seem as difficult as something like that one dyno problem from the Dawn Wall. Climbers all over the Southeast will be trading their crash pads…
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This blog was updated August, 2025. With its many festivals, restaurants, and indoor and outdoor activities, Chattanooga is truly a city for all seasons. There’s no question, though, that the Scenic City is at its liveliest during the spring and summer months, with seemingly endless things to…
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This blog was updated August 2025. Loading up in the RV brings anticipation of adventures ahead – what will you see on the road? Who will you meet in the campground? What stories will you share around the campfire? Road trips are an American pastime and more popular than ever this year. RV travel…
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From art and murals to music, historical sit-ins, and institutions like the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, Chattanooga is full of stories that commemorate Chattanooga’s Black History and the courageous individuals who left an imprint on our community and the world. Read below to find 6 ways to learn…
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With more than 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, the hiking scene in Chattanooga is easily among the best in the Southeast, if not the entire country. From the slopes of Lookout Mountain to the steep crests of Signal Mountain and the Tennessee River Gorge, the Scenic City is blessed with…
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Spring is on the way, and in many places that means one thing: rain. Lots of rain. In Chattanooga, where we receive an astonishing 53 inches of rain per year, this is especially true. From February through April, nearly-constant precipitation turns the trails into sloppy mush and makes many outdoor…
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