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Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in our everyday routine that we forget that there is so much more experience than just our day-to-day life. One of the reasons I love living in Chattanooga is because of the opportunities for not just children, but also adults to continue to learn, grow, and explore new things!

Whether you are looking to learn and grow a new skill, wanting to try something new, or just looking for a fun night out with your friends or partner, we have put together a list of 15 fun classes to try in Chattanooga. For more details on each class, be sure to click each business name to head over to their website. 

1. The Chattery 

The Chattery is where you go to learn ALL THE THINGS! The Chattery is a local nonprofit…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 14th to Friday October 21st.

Saturday, October 15th

Steve Martin & Martin Short : You Should See What They Look Like Now

When: 8:00pm
Where: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave
Cost: $65-$250

Steve Martin & Martin Short will be in Chattanooga this weekend. I really don’t need to say anything more, but I will. This dynamic, comedic duo represents three decades of friendship between two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Both Martin and Short have had successful careers in Hollywood and in their “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today” tour, the jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 7th to Friday October 14th.

Saturday, October 8th

Wine Over Water

When: 5:00-8:00pm
Where: Walnut Street Bridge, 1 Walnut St.
Cost: $125

Picture this – Tasting a variety of amazing wines, delicious food from leading Chattanooga chefs, and five live bands - all while surrounded by Chattanooga’s iconic walking bridge and beautiful downtown, river, and mountain views. If this sounds like a lovely evening, then Wine Over Water is exactly what you’re looking for this weekend. As the primary fundraiser for Preserve Chattanooga, attendance supports its mission to protect and celebrate Chattanooga's architectural heritage. As you’d expect, this event is 21…

Over the past couple of years, interest rates on home loans have been historically low and you may have heard a lot of talk about how it was a great time to refinance your home. In today’s market, with interest rates rising, you may hear less about refinancing now and more about buying now and refinance later. If you are wondering, what does it mean to refinance and how will it help me later, we are here to help! 

What is refinancing?

Simply put, refinancing is changing your current loan terms. Common goals for refinancing are to lower one's fixed interest rate to reduce your monthly mortgage payments, change the duration of the loan, switch the type of loan you have, or cash out on your home equity. Many people recently refinanced their…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, September 30th to Friday, October 7th.

September 30th-October 1st

3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival

When: September 30th, 6:00-11:00pm & October 1st, 12:00-10:00pm
Where: Ross’ Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy
Cost: Free

Back for the Crystal Anniversary Edition, the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival kicks off the 2-day event tonight! The festival honors the musical legacy of bluegrass fiddler Fletcher Bright, by offering a free two-day festival to the community that features some of the biggest names in traditional and not-so-traditional bluegrass. Since its inception in 2007, the festival has grown to be an award winning festival and is now recognized as a premier event…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, September 23rd to Friday, September 30th.

Saturday, September 24th

Chatta Town Tasting Festival

When: 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy
Cost: Free admission. Food for purchase.

This Saturday, sample your way around the world at the Chatta Town Tasting Festival. Sample all types of cultures through food including Asian, Italian, Soulfood, Jamaican, African, Polish, American, Carnival, and so much more! The day will be filled with food trucks, food trailers, food tents, and food carts. When you need to take a break from the sampling, enjoy the family-friendly event with music, shopping, and a Kidzone! The event is free admission and food…

We are just a few days away from the first day of fall which starts Thursday, September 22nd! While the temperature won’t immediately change, we have begun to feel some cooler mornings lately which makes now prime time to prepare your house for the new season. Regular home maintenance is important not only to help prevent damage which can potentially cause major home expenses, but also creates far less projects for you if/when you decide to sell your home. 

We put together a fall home maintenance list to get started on to help keep your home in tip top shape!

1. Clean gutters

The leaves haven’t quite started to fall just yet, but it seems like once they start they just don’t stop! Keeping your gutters clean and clear is very important as…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, September 16th to Friday, September 23rd.

September 17th-18th

Chattanooga Taco Festival

When: 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy
Cost: Free admission. Food for purchase.

Chattanooga, the time has come for us to all celebrate! This weekend is the Chattanooga Taco Festival! Let me repeat that. The Chattanooga Taco Festival is this weekend! What better way to spend your weekend than to spend the day enjoying countless tacos? With over 150 vendors, food trucks, a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, trackless train rides, and entertainment, your day is sure to be memorable. This event is free to attend and all food and activities are for…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, September 9th to Friday, September 16th.

September 10th - 11th

Moon River Music Festival

When: 12:00pm
Where: Coolidge Park, 150 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Cost: $120-$1,500

Zach  Bryan, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Leon Bridges, & Band of Horses. These are just a few of the artists hitting the stage this weekend at the Moon River Music Festival. The 2 day festival is full of feel good music, family friendly events, yummy food, and somewhat hydrating drinks! With over 20 artists set to take the stage, each day is packed with back to back performances. You can purchase individual passes if you want to only attend one day or a 2-day pass to attend the…

It is officially football season, which means most of your weekends for the next few months will likely consist of wearing your team's apparel, gathering together for some delicious food and drinks, and tailgating games, followed by screaming from the stands or at the TV as if the players and referees can hear you. 

One tradition that is not to be taken lightly is the food. The typical spread usually includes burgers, hot dogs, and wings. But let's be honest, the dips, appetizers, and sides are just as delicious and are there for us to munch on the entire game! Whether you are hosting or maybe you were asked to bring a dish to contribute, we’re here to help you get that touchdown reactions when guests take a bite! We’ve put together 25 recipes…