Dance classes aren’t just for kids. Not only is dance good for the soul, it’s good for your health! Any kind of low-impact dance helps to improve cardiovascular health, increase stamina, strengthen bones and muscles and stave off illnesses. Dance is also proven to relieve stress … so what are you waiting for? Chattanooga offers plenty of opportunities to take dance classes no matter what style you’re interested in trying. 

Ballet

If you’re looking for more grace, poise and flexibility, ballet is the way to go! At Chattanooga Dance Theatre, located at 5151 Austin Rd. in Hixson, there is an adult beginner ballet class perfect for those without experience who want to improve body awareness, coordination, strength and flexibility. In this class,…

Sometimes seats at the local pub are even better than bleachers when it comes to March Madness. 

With Selection Sunday just around the corner on March 12 and this year’s NCAA tournament beginning Tuesday, March 14, it’s about time to pick your spot to watch the sport. If you need a little help, we’ve got you covered with some of our favorite restaurants, sports bars and hole-in-the-wall pubs in Chattanooga to catch the game. 

Mellow Mushroom

205 Broad St. or 2318 Lifestyle Way

Whether you visit the downtown or East Brainerd location, this pizza joint is always a great tournament watching spot. If you happen to be downtown, you can enjoy Mellow’s large patio, selection of over 120 beers from around the world (40 of which are on tap), 16…

Nathan Torgerson of The Torgerson Team at Keller Williams Realty was recently presented the honor of Highest Closed GCI (Gross Commissionable Income) By Agent as well as the Most Closed Units By Agent awards. 

“Each year we recognize the top groups, teams and individual agents in our office for their accomplishments in the year before,” says Nathan Brown, chief leadership officer for Keller Williams Realty of Greater Downtown Chattanooga. “For someone to earn these awards in particular, they have to be ridiculously effective and efficient at providing phenomenal service to clients, otherwise (the client) wouldn’t repeat business with that agent.”

Three or more agents working together is considered a group, a team of agents consists of two agents…

You don’t need a lot of money to make date night a fun night here in Chattanooga. In a city with so much to do, there’s no excuse for not getting out … even if you don’t have the funds. Don’t get stuck in a date night rut. Check out these awesome free and cheap date night ideas! PLUS - Register below to win a $50 gift card to Ruth's Christ Steak House! 

1. Go dancing on Frazier Avenue

Bring your dancing shoes and follow the inlaid brass feet along Frazier Avenue for a toe-tapping adventure. The best part? It’s all free. Learn dance steps like the the waltz, the twist, the mambo and even the hokey pokey by (literally) following the step-by-step instructions.

2. Learn archery together

On Wednesdays at 3:30-5:30 p.m. from now until March 8,…

Chattanooga’s restaurant and retail scene is growing by the day! Here are our top 5 brand new or coming soon businesses to check out.  

Brand New! 

Speed Deluxe

521 Cherokee Blvd #2, Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-760-8475

Somewhere we can talk bicycles and motorcycles while sipping coffee? Speed Deluxe, a collaboration between Speed Deluxe Vintage & Bespoke Motorcycles, Silent Cycles, and Velo Coffee Roasters is a combination we never knew we needed until now. Talk shop with other 2-wheeled adventure buffs over a cup of Velo coffee and browse through gear, apparel and accessories in this community space. Learn more at speeddeluxe.com.

Bread & Butter 

3955 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37415
423-803-4446

If you love bread as much as…

Ringing in the New Year can be one of the most festive blowouts of the year…or a chill celebration at home. Whichever camp you fall into this year, we have you covered with some of the best Chattanooga New Year’s parties and with some great ways to avoid the riffraff and greet 2017 in the comfort of your own home. 

Out and About in Chattanooga

Saturday, December 31

New Year's at Noon

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut Street
Cost: Free to $13.95

The countdown to 2017 in Chattanooga is on! Ring in the New Year with Father Time at Creative Discovery Museum's annual New Year's at Noon celebration, the only local New Year's party specifically for children during daylight hours. Children attending the…

No one does Christmas better than Chattanooga! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the holiday all month long, we’ve got you covered with all of the best seasonal fun the city has to offer for everyone in the family.

For The Music Lover

Saturday and Sunday, December 17-18

CSO’s Home for the Holidays

When: Dec 17 from 7:30-9:45 p.m. to Dec 18 from 3-5:45 p.m.
Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad Street
Cost: $21-83

Composer and conductor James Stephenson will lead the CSO's annual holiday tradition in standard holiday tunes plus his own special arrangements of old classics.

Now-December 31 (Closed Christmas Eve Night)

Rock City Gardens’ Enchanted Garden of Lights

When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Rock City, 1400 Patten Road
Cost: $12.95-$22.95

It’s getting chilly out and winter break is just around the corner. When cabin fever strikes, here’s some inexpensive ideas for winter fun in the Scenic City—both inside the house and out. 

Out and About in Chattanooga

Go check out the EPB Christmas window displays
Every year EPB celebrates the season with its holiday windows filled with thousands of LED lights and animated characters in winter wonderland scenes. Walk the kiddos down to the corner of Market Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to check out this incredible display, which has been a tradition for more than 60 years. 

Take in a local Christmas parade
This Saturday is your chance to bring the kiddos to The Annual Red Bank Christmas Festival & Parade, an outdoor…

If you're craving tacos or a margarita, Chattanooga does not disappoint! Check out our insider's guide to the best Mexican food in the Scenic City. 

Most Authentic

Taqueria Jalisco

1634 Rossville Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37408

You might have eaten at their food truck at the Chattanooga Market, but you can also check out their teeny tiny location just off Main Street. In our opinion, this is the most authentic spot in Chatt and surprisingly has really great prices. Don’t miss the guacamole, and be sure to have your meal with a Mexican coke for the full experience. We recommend the Flautas with three flour tortillas rolled with chipotle chicken, lettuce, tomatillo avocado salsa, pickled carrots, queso fresco and sour cream or the Carne Asada with…