Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0000 How to Celebrate 4th of July in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-fireworks/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-fireworks/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-fireworks/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The HOT, summer weather is officially here which means July 4th is right around the corner! Why settle for just one round of fireworks shows when you can pack in multiple events for 4th of July this summer? We'll add events to this list as they are confirmed!

Pops on The River

July 2, 2026 | 4:00 PM

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Weekend Top 5: June 19 - 21

Looking for things to do in Chattanooga this weekend? We did the digging, so you can do the fun stuff!

USA vs. Australia Official Watch Party at White Duck Taco

Friday, June 19 | Kick off at 3:00 PM | White Duck Taco

June 19 - Kick off at 3:00 PM - USA vs. Australia

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Juneteenth, The Oldest Holiday

Posted by Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas on Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday is also known as Jubilee Day

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With over 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, it wouldn’t be totally fair to label the hiking scene in Chattanooga as one of the best in the country. From the slopes of Lookout Mountain to the steep crests of the Tennessee River Gorge, the Scenic City is blessed with a diverse and notable

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From a stunning drone and pyrotechnics show over the Tennessee River to free outdoor concerts, Cherokee history lectures, and a community poetry pathway, the Scenic City has a packed calendar of America 250 events this summer. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun, a meaningful cultural

]]> Cocktail with a View: Chattanooga’s Best Rooftop Bars https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktail-with-a-view-chattanoogas-best-rooftop-bars/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktail-with-a-view-chattanoogas-best-rooftop-bars/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cocktail-with-a-view-chattanoogas-best-rooftop-bars/ Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Chattanooga's rooftop bar scene has officially arrived — and then some. From a century-old bank building turned sky-high cocktail lounge to a brand-new Hyatt crowning the Southside, the Scenic City keeps raising the bar (literally) on where to sip, socialize, and soak up the views. Whether you're

]]> Flower Picking Farms You Won't Want to Miss Near Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-flower-picking-farms-you-wont-want-to-miss/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-flower-picking-farms-you-wont-want-to-miss/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/5-flower-picking-farms-you-wont-want-to-miss/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Pick your own flowers, strawberries, lavender, and more!

With the warmer weather rolling in, it’s time to soak in the beauty and fragrance of local flower fields—and take some of that beauty home with you! Check out our ultimate guide to flower picking this spring and summer! Whether you’re after

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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

]]> 11 Great Places to Go Swimming in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/11-great-places-to-go-swimming-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/11-great-places-to-go-swimming-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/11-great-places-to-go-swimming-in-chattanooga/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In the midst of a Chattanooga summer, there’s often nothing more appealing than going for a swim to escape the blazing heat. While we love that Southeastern sunshine, a good cool-down is a must-do when the mercury rises. Luckily, swimming options in Chattanooga abound, from lakes and rivers just

]]> Make Music Day Chattanooga: All the City’s a Stage https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/ Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Ever dreamed of a day when music fills the streets, parks, and museums – all for free? That dream will come to reality on June 21 during Make Music Day!

The History of Make Music Day

Make Music Day originated in France in 1982, with the name Fête de la Musique. A French minister did a survey

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