Hidden in Plain Sight: Chattanooga’s History is Everywhere – All Aboard Edition You may have heard of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, but did you know there are even more ways to experience Chattanooga’s railroad legacy? Dive into an enthralling journey through the city's history, steeped in the golden…
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The Read House Hotel The Read House Hotel is the longest continuously operated hotel in the South—it celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022. The story of The Read House parallels the history of Chattanooga itself. It holds within its glowing hallways and lush velvet-draped chambers the echoes of…
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Houston Museum of Decorative Arts If you're exploring Chattanooga, the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts is a must-visit. Nestled in the Bluff View Art District, this hidden gem is a captivating blend of art, history, and culture. Artistry Awaits While the museum houses an extensive collection of…
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Maclellan Island It’s enticing greenery beckons you from the Walnut Street Bridge, daring you to grab a paddleboard, for the only way to this island is via boat - a perfect symbol of the spirit of adventure so inherent in the Chattanooga ethos. Yes! You can visit Maclellan Island Maclellan…
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Coolidge Park Carousel As you cross to the North Shore on the Walnut Street Bridge, you will glimpse the ridges of a cobalt roof nestled just to your left, peeking up from the tree cover of Coolidge Park and topped with a glinting gold horse. From this vantage point, how could you resist a visit to…
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Chattanooga looks a teeeny bit different than it did back in the day. We looked through our own files and partnered with the Chattanooga Historical Society (Picnooga) and Sam Hall of Chattanooga History to showcase what the city looked like THEN compared to what it looks like NOW. It is interesting…
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With more than 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, Chattanooga is filled with incredibly scenic places to hike. But you may be surprised just how many of them also play a big part in the history of the region. You don’t have to go far to find hikes that take you back in time and allow you…
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When 19th-century booster Rush Montgomery declared Chattanooga “the funnel of the world,” people decried him as crazy. Now, over 150 years later, his predictions have come true, and the Scenic City has attracted fascinating people, including women who made history. From war heroes and feisty widows…
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Ancient Roots: Continuous Native American Habitation From atop Lookout Mountain to the Tennessee River and valley below, archeological studies point to continuous habitation by Native Americans in the Chattanooga region for over 12,000 years. Many of those original locations are still easily…
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World Book Day is April 23rd and to celebrate we are going to highlight some local bookstores and authors as well as some books set in our lovely Scenic City! Winder Binder in Chattanooga's Northshore. Local Bookstores We’ve got several local bookstores here in Chattanooga. The Book & Cover…
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