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Is Visiting The National Cornbread Festival Worth It?

South Pittsburg, TN is home to the annual National Cornbread Festival that brings people in from all across the country for a weekend of small-town, southern fun. The National Cornbread Festival is commonly known and regularly attended by some of those local to the Chattanooga area. There’s a cornbread cook-off, carnival rides, food, and so […]

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Best Train Rides in Chattanooga with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum offers the best train rides through the Chattanooga area full of history and more. At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum you can ride a train in an old railway car or explore the museum of trains that once rode the rails decades ago. There’s a lot to learn about trains

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Explore TVA Raccoon Mountain Overlooks and More: Easy One Day Itinerary

TVA Raccoon Mountain is a unique Chattanooga destination that has so much to see and do in just one day or less near downtown. Want to take a short hike, watch the sunrise, fish, take a scenic drive, and see some amazing views? You can do all this and more at TVA Raccoon Mountain. Keep

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Unforgettable Luxury Stay at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel Chalet

All aboard on this getaway train of luxury lodging and dining at the new Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel Chalet. Have you ever wanted to sleep in an old railway car? Or enjoy an exquisite 4 course meal of French cuisine and specialty cocktails? What if I told you that you can enjoy all this and

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A Full Day Scenic Chattanooga Drive Itinerary

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Climbing the Wilder Tower at the Chickamauga Battlefield

Have you visited the Chickamauga Battlefield? One of the most well known features at the park is the Wilder Tower. And the best part is you can climb the stairs to the top during the warmer months. History of the Wilder Tower The Wilder Tower is also known by its full name, the Wilder Brigade

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The Chickamauga Battlefield and Why You Should Visit

A Civil War Battle for Chattanooga The Chickamauga Battlefield is the largest Civil War memorial parks for the battles of Chattanooga. The Battle of Chickamauga was the first in a series of battles that were fought between the Union and Confederacy for power over Chattanooga. Since it’s such a large park, I will share a

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3 Chattanooga Overlooks You Won’t Want to Miss

The best mountain top views of the Scenic City of Chattanooga can be found at these overlooks. Chattanooga hosts a plethora of beautiful mountain views, but no two views are alike. So, I’ve gathered three of my favorite Chattanooga overlooks that you won’t want to miss during your exploration of Chattanooga. These overlooks are some

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Civil War Memorials in Chattanooga

Chattanooga’s importance in the Civil War remembered through MEMORIALS The Civil War created a lot of history in Chattanooga as this city held an important standing in the war. Due to its strategic location, Chattanooga was known as “the Gateway to the Lower South” and was key in the war in order to access the

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