One of the best ways to enjoy Chattanooga is taking in the tastes of local restaurants while lounging outside on one of the many patios, rooftops, or decks right here in downtown or further away with an incredible view. No matter cuisine you're looking for or if you're wanting man's best friend…
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Amidst the beauty of the Tennessee River, 15 miles from Downtown Chattanooga, sits the historic Hales Bar Dam that was once the first hope in taming the impossible to navigate Tennessee River. Although its efforts as an energy creating dam amounted to problem after problem causing TVA to create a…
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The Tennessee River shaped Chattanooga long before the city had a name. It carved early trade routes, powered local industries, and eventually even dictated the city’s modern layout! Today, the Tennessee River continues to shape daily life in Chattanooga, winding through the city in ways that give…
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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 Boulders on Old Wauhatchie have been transformed from a forgotten, overgrown patch of land into one of the…
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This one's for the dogs (and their humans)! Fall trips and the holidays usually revolve around family, and for many of us, our four-legged members share a seat at the table, so to speak. Lucky for you, Chattanooga is super pet-friendly. We know it’s hard to leave your pups at home, so we make it…
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I first moved to Chattanooga in 2013 from my home in Anniston, Alabama. I left for a few years to see if there were greener pastures, but Chattanooga kept calling me back. Once you live in a place with access to a variety of beautiful hikes, delicious food, and breweries that feel like home, it’s…
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What do you do for work? I am the only Vapor Wake K9 who works with the Chattanooga Police Department. As a Vapor Wake dog, I’m specially trained to detect 20-plus explosives odors when they are in motion or in a static environment. I provide ongoing and randomized K9 sweeps of various venues and…
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