Explore Chattanooga Spring 2025

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Owner & Publisher...................................Todd A. Smith VP of Business Development.................. Catherine Smith Contributing Writers ................................ Katie Corbett

Luke Harvey Amy Petulla Catherine Smith

Graphic Designer................................Harriet McDowall Contributing Photographers......................Andrew Keller Daniel Ashworth Explore Chattanooga Staff Additional Images Provided by: Bluff View Art District Coker Museum Chattanooga Tourism Co. City of Chattanooga – Parks & Recreation Lookout Mountain Flight Park Nat’l Medal of Honor Heritage Center Rich Smith Rock City Ruby Falls Tennessee Aquarium Tennessee Valley RR Museum Cover Photo: Rich Smith For comments or advertising information contact: Todd Smith C: 423-593-0179 tsmith@explorechatt.com

Dear Visitor, As the season of renewal and growth begins to unfold in our beautiful city, we are thrilled to share with you all the wonderful experiences that await. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to explore familiar spots, Chattanooga is bursting with fresh energy, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. This spring, we invite you to embrace the spirit of adventure as you explore our city’s iconic attractions—like Rock City, Ruby Falls on stunning Lookout Mountain and the outstanding Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX3D Theater. Discover world class museums with the Hunter Museum of American Art, the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, and the Creative Discovery Museum. From the vibrant arts and music scene to the fantastic dining options like Zaya Korean Steakhouse and abundant outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure and explore the wonderful neighborhood districts like the North Shore, Southside, St, Elmo or West Village. Each has their own unique identity, vibe, and variety of places to eat, sip, mingle, browse or relax. Our city is alive with exciting events this season, from the nationally acclaimed 4Bridges Art Festival, the Chattanooga Marathon and IRONMAN 70.3, to regional BBQ contests, we’ve highlighted all of the must-see happenings to help you make the most of your time here. As always, our team has handpicked the best local spots, unique experiences, and travel tips to make your visit to Chattanooga unforgettable. We hope this magazine serves as your trusted guide and inspires you to explore the very best of what Chattanooga has to offer. Thank you for choosing to visit our city— we’re so glad you’re here, and we look forward to welcoming you to our community! Warm regards,

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Spring 2025