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5 Best Chattanooga Places to Eat in Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a city that beautifully blends Southern hospitality with a vibrant, eclectic culinary scene. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Southern comfort food, innovative farm-to-table dishes, or international flavors, Chattanooga has something to satisfy every craving. Here’s a guide to the five best places to eat...
Celebrate summer at the Sunshine & Lemonade Festival!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Charlotte Grace Events is hosting another fun-filled festival, and this one is all about celebrating the joys of summer. Back to school season may be here, but there's still time for one last summer bash. The Sunshine & Lemonade Festival is happening on August 17th at...
Black-Owned Restaurants In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga is Tennessee’s Cinderella when it comes to food. It’s often overlooked by two other cities, Nashville and Memphis. Thanks to Black-owned restaurant owners, there’s so much flavor packed in Tennessee’s fourth-largest city. Here are the best Black-owned restaurants in Chattanooga. Blue Orleans Seafood Restaurant. Consistently...
7 Places to Explore Around Chattanooga During IRONMAN Weekend
Watching an IRONMAN race is an endurance event all on its own. It requires a lot of planning to follow your athlete on the course that features a 2.4 mile swim, 116 mile bike course and 26.2 mile run. But it can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Whether you’re following a particular athlete or simply there to support them all, here are some tips to help make your IRONMAN viewing experience better!
Tennessee Couple Stuns with Matching Bridal Gowns from Different Stores, Including Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal
A bridal gown purchased from David's Bridal in Chattanooga, Tennesse was recently featured in People Magazine. A bridal gown purchased from David’s Bridal in Chattanooga, Tennesse was recently featured in People Magazine. McKenzie Ball and Erin Ball, a couple from. , unknowingly selected nearly identical bridal gowns from different...
Departure: A Tribute To Journey To Headline Riverfront Nights
Riverfront Nights is back on Ross’s Landing for their twelfth show of the series this Saturday, August 17 with DEPARTURE: A Tribute to Journey as headliner. This will be an extended evening, so events will kick off at 4:00 pm and a portion of Riverfront Parkway will be closed for the evening.
Chattanooga Zoo to officially open new African exhibit August 31
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The sounds of Africa are just a couple weeks away from gracing Holtzclaw Avenue. The Chattanooga Zoo is officially opening their long-awaited Cape of Africa exhibit on August 31. This is an entirely new section. At just under $4 million, it is the single-biggest expansion...
Alex The Writer Really Wants You To Come See Alex The Band
There are a lot of problems in the world today. War, famine and social media tear at the very fabric of our civilization. Artificial Intelligence threatens our humanity. Hollywood keeps making movies about Transformers. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and succumb to the hopelessness of modern existence. But...
Zerorez: Trust the "experts in the science of clean"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Zerorez uses the latest technology to help you achieve a longer lasting clean in your home. It's important to know what's in the products you use to clean your home, especially when it comes to the safety of the entire family. Zerorez uses ZR Water, which...
Musical Advice: Christian Newport Picks Three Local Bands To Check Out
Christian Newport is among a wave of younger artists who have moved to Chattanooga over the last few years. He’ll be playing a show on August 24th at Pax Breu Ruim, but instead of using this opportunity to promote his own music, he decided to share three local artists who have inspired him in hopes that you too will check them out too.
School lunch smarts: Packing tips & tricks to get picky eaters to vary their menu
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As kids return back to school, parents are also back to packing school lunches. But one nutritionist says it starts with parents learning what to put in the lunchbox so the kids can learn in class. It's a process that certainly takes up a hefty chunk...
What the Brunch: A Guide to Tried and True Local Brunch Favorites in Chattanooga
Let’s face it — everyone loves brunch, especially on a weekend. Brunch is the perfect slow meal spent in good company, and these brunch places in Chattanooga serve up an endless array of delicious brunch specials. In the realm of Chattanooga brunches, Neidlov’s Bakery & Café stands out...
Sherry Poff Is Chattanooga Writer's Guild July Contest Winner
We are excited to announce the winner of the July 2024 Chattanooga Writers’ Guild Monthly Contest is Sherry Poff with the submission “Robins.” Second place winner is J. Cohen with the submission “Olivia, my sweet Anthropocene,” and third place is Chris Wood with the submission “Sweet Remembrance.”
Spafford Extends Fall Tour 2024 Into December
Spafford extended their already lengthy 2024 Fall Tour. The cross-country trek now has eight new December dates in the Midwest and Southeast. In more immediate Spaff news, this week will see the return of Spafford founding guitarist Brian Moss, who recently took some time off to recover from complications from a scary car accident the band was involved in in March. Aqueous’ Mike Gantzer stepped in during Brian’s absence.
Savor the Flavors of Greater Chattanooga: A Global Culinary Journey
Explore the diverse and vibrant international food scene in Greater Chattanooga. Greater Chattanooga’s culinary scene is expanding beyond Southern comfort food, embracing a world of flavors thanks to international influences. Inspired chefs are bringing the tastes of the Mediterranean and Levant to the Chattanooga area, offering unique dining experiences that showcase the region’s growing diversity and a new and unique approach to the ancient dishes from some of the oldest civilizations in the world.
Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon
Chattanooga Whiskey distillers have been busy with their popular Barrel Finishing Series and are proud to unveil their latest, a blend of bourbon mash bills finished in pinot noir casks. To accomplish this, they get specific. Instead of using finishing barrels from a large area, they select barrels from very...
A Canvas For Young Creativity: The SPLASH Summer Arts Festival
For the youngest among us, creating art can lift their lives. Here in Chattanooga, SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop provides free arts workshops year-round for youth in this city’s underserved communities. On Saturday, SPLASH hosts its annual Summer Arts Festival in Miller Park, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Artists...
“Dig A Little Deeper” At The Crossroads Of Stories And Poetry
When storytelling meets poetry, you have to “Dig a Little Deeper.”. That’s the name of a play by Peggy Douglas of the Southern Exposure monologues and Marsha Mills Davis of Rhyme ‘N Chatt - to amplify the voices of underserved and underrepresented people here in Chattanooga. This...
First Jewish Food Festival, ‘Nosh-a-Nooga’ heads to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Get ready to nosh on some great Jewish cuisine this weekend!. The first-ever Jewish Food Festival is heading to the Waterhouse Pavilion this Sunday, August 18. ‘Nosh-a-Nooga’ kicks off at noon and will last until around 2:00 p.m. At this event, guests will have...
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