Chattanooga Blog

May 17 2013

Memorial Day Weekend

What do professional cyclists, an owl and an off-kilter band all have in common? They’re all spending Memorial Day in Chattanooga…and so should you.
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May 12 2013

USA Cycling Championships

The National Championships for U.S. cyclists will take place in Chattanooga this year – a major feather in our bike helmet as we vie to become one of the country’s most bike-friendly cities.
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May 9 2013

Chattanooga Train History

Very few cities in the nation can claim as close a tie to the railroad as Chattanooga. In large part we have Glenn Miller to thank for this identity; his orchestra recorded the 1940s song, Chattanooga Choo Choo and it was the first gold record in the world and put us on the map. But Chattanooga’s history as a rail town started long before "Tex" Beneke crooned about leaving on Track 29. In 1870 there were 58 industries in Chattanooga. By 1910 there were more than 300.
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May 6 2013

Mother's Day

Moms usually bear the brunt of family vacation planning. Maybe it’s time to finally pay her back for the countless bags she’s packed, thousands of pictures she’s snapped and endless amount of baby gear she’s hauled through airline security, all in the name of family togetherness. Lucky for you, we’ve made the process a little easier with our round-up of fun Mother’s Day activities in Chattanooga, including our quintessential brunch guide. She’ll think you spent hours researching online. (Don’t worry…we won’t tell).
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May 6 2013

Music Venues

It’s easy to get overlooked in the music department when you share a state with Nashville and Memphis. But several new venues around town are promising to build up Chattanooga’s concert quota. Whether you like spandex rock, soulful singer/songwriters or classic rock n’ roll, there’s a little something for everyone – and that’s not just whistling Dixie.
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March 18 2013

Tips for Stress-Free Spring Break

The words “stress” and “Spring Break” usually aren’t uttered in the same sentence…unless you’re a parent. Then you’re probably already anxious at the thought of having to keep your kids entertained for one whole week (without going crazy or blowing the budget).
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March 18 2013

Best Fried Chicken

In Italy they have pasta. In France, escargot. In the South, it’s fried chicken. Should you get a hankering for this regional delicacy in Chattanooga you’re in luck. There are plenty of places to get your crispy chicken fix, with ambiances as varied as their top-secret recipes.
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March 15 2013

Bike Share

With nearly nine months of pleasant weather, seeing Chattanooga by bike is an almost year-round proposition. And there’s no better way than with the city’s latest bike transit system, which allows riders to rent a bike for a 24-hour period.
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March 5 2013

Family Reunions in Chattanooga

Chattanooga is the perfect location for your family reunion. From majestic mountains surrounding the banks of the Tennessee River, to first class attractions, affordable accommodations, great dining options and easy access, Chattanooga offers what every reunion planner is looking for -the perfect spot to appeal to all of the differing personalities attending the family reunion. In fact, Chattanooga offers so much variety it just might make planning a family reunion, well, actually fun.
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March 5 2013

Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park

For locals, Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park is a place to ride bikes, hike or enjoy a picnic lunch. There’s even a popular marathon/half marathon each November, ranked third in the country by Runner’s World. But to truly grasp what happened on that hallowed ground nearly 150 years ago, you have to take a tour.
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