4 Bridges Arts Festival hosted by The Association for Visual Arts The 4 Bridges Arts Festival is a premier juried fine art festival put on annually by The Association for Visual Arts (AVA), returning to Chattanooga's First Horizon Pavilion on April 17 - 19, 2026. 4 Bridges is celebration of artistic…
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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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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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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…
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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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In the heart of Chattanooga, Main Street Farmer's Market opens every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. From yummy desserts to fresh produce, this farmer's market has everything from sweet to savory. While all the vendors bring quality food, drinks, and passion, here are four must-see stops. Bread &…
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Sometimes the best way to experience a city is on foot. Walking lets you slow down, take in the sights and sounds, and even cut down your carbon footprint. Chattanooga is compact enough to explore this way, yet full of places worth discovering over a long weekend. This handy three-day itinerary…
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It's official—Chattanooga is the coolest city in the country. (Okay, maybe it's not actually official, but if you're reading this, then you probably think it's at least partly true.) In order to make the most of what the Scenic City has to offer, we've compiled a list of 50 must-do outdoor-related…
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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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Friends have invited you to Calliope, a modern Levantine restaurant, and, like many, you could not identify the Levant on a map, much less know what to order off the menu. Congratulations! Your world is about to get a lot bigger. Together, Chef Khaled Albanna, alongside his business partner and…
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