Multi-Cultural Conventions

Chattanooga's cultures are diverse and multi-generational. Not only will multicultural groups find plenty to do at our traditional attractions like Ruby Falls, Rock City and the Tennessee Aquarium, they can explore Chattanooga's African-American Museum and hold functions at Bessie Smith Hall which is connected to the Museum. The Chattanooga African-American Museum has a reservoir of materials on almost any aspect of Black American history and effectively portrays African American contributions to growth of Chattanooga and the nation.

Throughout Chattanooga you'll find shopping at its best: modern malls like Hamilton Place with 200 shops, 30 eateries and 17 theatres to quaint old neighborhood shops. Experience factory outlet shopping with conveniently located Warehouse Row, with Coach, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. You'll find specialty shops for everything from candles to cookery to a store with everything Chattanooga!

"The staff at the Convention Bureau were most professional in following up with the hotel managers - we had over 300 participants and we feel that you helped us to make that economic impact." - Wilie M. Hubbard, President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Statewide Founder's Day

• Chattanooga Convention Center with:
• 185,000gsf of multipurpose space
• 100,800gsf of exhibit space accommodating up to 500 10'x10' booths, up to 6,288 banquet seating, and up to 8,000 theatre seating
• 21 additional meeting rooms ranging from 812gsf to 1,800gsf
• 40,000gsf pre-function space
• 11 loading docks
• wireless high-speed Internet connectivity throughout the facility
• in-house food and beverage service
• The Center is on the city's free downtown electric shuttle route.
• 2,000 guest rooms downtown and 6,000 additional hotel rooms 5 to 15 minutes away.
• Additional facilities downtown include:
• Tivoli Theatre, seating capacity 1,700
• Memorial Auditorium, seating capacity 3,800
• UTC McKenzie Arena, seating capacity 12,000
• Finley Stadium, seating capacity 20,000 (outdoor)
• First Tennessee Pavilion, 50,000gsf
• Camp Jordan Arena, just 15 minutes from downtown, seating capacity 5,500.
• A number of full-service hotels that can accommodate smaller meetings:
• Chattanooga Marriott Hotel - maximum theatre seating, 500
• Chattanooga Choo Choo Holiday Inn - maximum theatre seating, 800
• Chattanoogan Hotel - maximum theatre seating, 600
• Sheraton Read House - maximum theatre seating, 400
• DoubleTree Hotel - maximum theatre seating, 640
• Chattanooga hotel rates and food costs are 35% below the national average*
• Chattanooga Convention Center rental per square foot is 50% below the national average*
• Chattanooga's parking rates and taxi fares are 60% below the national average*
• 150 restaurants for every palate and pocketbook
• World-renowned attractions
• Outstanding museums
• Great shopping
• Variety of outdoor recreational activities

The 2008 "Soul of Chattanooga" multicultural guide is your one-stop for information on attractions, accommodations, dining, shopping, outdoor activities, culture and history, and local services in the Chattanooga area.

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