Explore Chattanooga Spring 2024

April 27 - 28 NATIONAL CORNBREAD FESTIVAL Located 30 miles west of Chattanooga, TN, this quaint southern town will host a celebration of cornbread, often considered the cornerstone of southern cuisine. There is something for everyone! From Cornbread Alley to Cornbread Fondo – you can find something for every member of your family to enjoy! Let South Pittsburgh welcome you to the 27th annual National Cornbread Festival! www. nationalcornbread.com Begins April 27 CHATTANOOGA MARKET The weekly open-air producer only market features local food artisans and farms, fresh produce/ meat/cheese, live plants, local arts & crafts and much more. www. chattanoogamarket.com May 19 IRONMAN 70.3 CHATTANOOGA The IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon leads nearly 3,000 athletes on a 1.2-mile swim in the Tennessee River, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run. Transitions and finishes are at Ross’s Landing on the downtown riverfront. www.ironman.com/im703-chattanooga

June 6 NATIONAL DAY OF CAVES & KARST — RUBY FALLS In honor of the matchless educational and recreational opportunities found in irreplaceable caves and karst, Ruby Falls is celebrating the National Day of Caves and Karst on June 6. This special day raises awareness of the crucial roles both caves and karsts

play in our lives and environment. Tennessee has over 10,000 known caves - more than any other state. Caves and karst are rich in natural resources, including the most productive groundwater on earth with 175 different minerals; some of which are found only in caves. www.rubyfalls. com/special-events/national-day-of caves-and-karst

explore chattanooga | 25