Attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, Civil War battlefield sites, the African American Museum, and the Appalachian Trail bring thousands of people to the area, as do events like the Riverbend Festival, Bessie Smith Strut, Fall Color Cruise, the Creative Discovery Museum for children, and the Southern Writers Conference.
Chattanooga is the home of the NCAA Division 1-AA national football championship and hosts the national softball championships each year.
People who love the outdoors use Chattanooga as a base for hang-gliding, bass fishing, boating, mountain climbing, and caving expeditions.
The Smokey Mountains and the Tennessee River watershed support the greatest variety of flora of any area in the United States.
The Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center is solidly booked by groups who return year after year for a great time.
We have an extensive greenway system which includes 5 miles of constructed riverwalk beginning downtown and meandering through the historic art district and several parks.
Our downtown shuttle fleet of zero-emissions electric buses - manufactured in Chattanooga - allows commuters to conveniently park and ride. |
