Exploring the Biodiversity of Chattanooga: A Phytophile’s Paradise Chattanooga is a powerhouse when it comes to biodiversity, offering a remarkable blend of ecosystems, native species, and protected areas that contribute to the region's ecological significance. Nestled where the Appalachian…
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The Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge is Currently Closed for Renovation! We miss strolling the iconic bridge over the Tennessee River and anxiously await her re-opening and glow up. In the meantime, here's everything we know about the closure and temporary ways to cross the river when navigating from…
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Chattanooga has amazing offerings for folks of all levels of mobility to explore. For a list of accessible options within the city, click here! For an even more rugged experience, keep reading. From picturesque trails to accessible parks and recreational activities, we want everyone to feel the…
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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…
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Whether you’re chasing thrills on a 50-foot slide named after a local waterfall or exploring mini playgrounds along the Tennessee Riverwalk, Chattanooga’s playgrounds deliver a dynamic mix of down-to-earth fun and outdoor excitement. These kid-approved spots offer everything from epic slides to…
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What’s great about Chattanooga isn’t the amphitheater of mountains surrounding the city or the pristine whitewater creeks cascading down these mountains or even the languid Tennessee River carving through downtown. (Okay, all of these things are actually pretty great!) But what’s really great about…
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Tucked at the foot of Lookout Mountain, just a stone’s throw from Chattanooga’s St. Elmo neighborhood, a climbing oasis that combines adventure with environmental stewardship awaits you. The St. Elmo Boulders—more commonly known as the Wauhatchie Boulders —have been transformed from a forgotten…
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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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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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This blog was updated July 29, 2025. Do you live by the motto “one’s man trash is another man’s treasure?” Do you enjoy searching high and low for the best deals, or simply love to bargain? Do you spend your days sifting through the newest and largest yard sales in your area? Well, no worries…
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