Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:38:42 +0000 Racing the River: Inside Chattanooga's 31-Mile Chattajack Challenge https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/racing-the-river/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/racing-the-river/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/racing-the-river/ Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Before the first light touches the water, Ross's Landing already buzzes with energy. Paddles clatter, racers line up ready to launch their boards & kayaks, and anticipation ripples through the crowd. The still morning air gives way to splashing paddles and cheers as one after another launches into

]]> Top Swimming Holes Near Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/swimming-holes-near-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/swimming-holes-near-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/swimming-holes-near-chattanooga/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Swimming holes are what Southeastern summers are all about. And while the Chattanooga area is home to some seriously incredible places to take a natural dip, it's also home to plenty of private land with a number of tricky access issues. So, disclaimer: It's likely that your favorite Chattanooga

]]> A Guide to Experiencing the Tennessee River in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-experiencing-the-tennessee-river-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-experiencing-the-tennessee-river-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-guide-to-experiencing-the-tennessee-river-in-chattanooga/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

For most first-time visitors, the Tennessee River is the first thing they notice about Chattanooga. It winds past parks, bridges, and tons of neighborhoods. However, it’s not just a beautiful backdrop to a beautiful city. You can kayak, paddleboard, or fish right along its edge, join a riverboat

]]> Riverboat Cruises https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-riverboats/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-riverboats/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/chattanooga-riverboats/ Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Chattanooga is a city that prides itself on its river. Only a short trip from downtown, the Tennessee River Gorge is one of the most biologically diverse areas of the country. Over 200 bird species call the gorge home, nesting in the 27,000 acres of virtually undisturbed forest. Conveniently,

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