Falling for the South: Chattanooga, TN

Like many towns and cities across the U.S., Chattanooga has expanded left and right over the last decade.  Every where you look, hotels and residential buildings are popping up. Traffic congestion is becoming a huge problem, especially at the I-24/I-75 split, and west towards Nashville. 

Luckily, the downtown is not so bad as restaurants and hotels are not concentrated in just one area. A free  electric shuttle runs from the TN Aquarium to the Chattanooga Choo Choo with stops in between, so you can get to your favorite restaurants, shops and hotels easily. In addition to summer concerts and the annual Riverbend Music Festival, Chattanooga riverfront is also a port of call for cruise ships and the replica of Columbus' ship Pinta and hosts events like Ironman, paddling and rowing.

This week, with friends in town, we explored the North Shore, the bluff view art district and the south side.
Market St Bridge in the early morning
 The American Splendor docked in Chattanooga riverfront
Looking at the aquarium from the North Shore riverfront
Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge connects the bluff view arts district to the North Shore
Hunter Museum in the bluff view arts district
Bronze statue of Woman in Dress with Star
Lobby of the Edwin Hotel (opened May 2018)
Chattanooga Choo Choo station, now a Holiday Inn
Recently, we kayaked at Raccoon Mountain (less than 10 miles from downtown), and took some friends up to the visitor center. The view of the Tennessee River Gorge is breathtaking, as always.
Tennessee River Gorge, as seen from the Visitor Center at Raccoon Mountain
picnic area at the bottom of Raccoon Mountain
launching area for boats and kayaks
As you can see, Chattanooga is a scenic city, with an abundance of outdoor opportunities for both kids and adults. We look forward to some of our favorite fall events on the Tennessee River - Chattajack31 (Oct 28), and Head of the Hooch (Nov 4/5). See you on the river!

Comments

  1. We've been to Nashville but I'd love to see more of Tennessee. It looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing some of Chattanooga!

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  2. Great post. You make me want to pack up and head to Chattanooga!!

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  3. Beautiful place, Lovely photos.

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  4. Wee have driven through Chattanooga many times. One year we went to Ruby Falls. An amazing experience.

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  5. Your post reminds me of the fun times we had there visiting Chattangooga.
    Sue

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  6. I am charmed by your beautiful photos of Chattanooga, Eileen.
    Happy Friday!

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