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Beat the Heat

Summer in Chattanooga means scorching sun and sticky heat—but thankfully, our Scenic City is packed with ways to cool off, both outdoors and indoors. Here’s your ultimate guide to beating the heat in and around Chattanooga.

Outdoor Gems: Swimming Holes & Creeks

  • North Chick Blue Hole (Soddy‑Daisy) – Just a 20‑minute drive from downtown, this rock‑framed creek gorge features deep turquoise pools, rope swings, and cliff‑jumping spots for adventurous swimmers.
  • Big Soddy Creek Gulf – A 5‑mile out‑and‑back trail meanders along creekside blue holes; various pools offer everything from chill wading to swimming adventures.
  • Suck Creek (Signal Mountain) – With multiple access points, friends and families love wading, exploring, and discovering…

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Farmers Market

For those who love fresh, local produce and supporting regional farmers, the Chattanooga area offers a variety of farmers markets to explore. Whether you're a Chattanooga resident or visiting the surrounding areas, there's no shortage of opportunities to shop for seasonal fruits, vegetables, homemade goods, and more. Here's a guide to some of the top farmers markets in and around Chattanooga and Upper GA.

1. Main Street Farmers Market

  • When: Wednesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Where: Corner of W. 20th St & Chestnut St 

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, the Main Street Farmers Market is a bustling weekly event for both locals and visitors. Open on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 6 PM, it's the perfect stop to grab fresh produce, handmade…

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Fourth of July Local Events

The holidays are a big deal around Chattanooga, and July 4th is no exception. We've put together a list of area events happening on or around the fourth that are filled with food, fireworks, music, and lots more! 

Wednesday, July 3

  • Pops in the Park 
    Starting at 3:00 PM in Coolidge Park, food trucks and vendors will be open to kick-off your afternoon picnic. Local party band Love, Peace, and Happiness will entertain at 4:30 PM, with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera (CSO) performing patriotic favorites at 7:30 PM. The event concludes with fireworks over the river at 9:30 PM. 

  • Freedom Festival & Fireworks 
    The City of Collegedale will be hosting an event at The Commons with food vendors and ample free fun for the kiddos beginning at 4:00 PM.…

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1. The Walnut Street Bridge is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.

Spanning 1/2 mile, our walking bridge provides beautiful views of the Tennessee River, Downtown, and Chattanooga sunsets. It's also the oldest and largest surviving truss bridge in the South.

2. Chattanooga women are known for making history. 

Mary Hardaway Walker was the oldest student in the nation, learning to read and write at 116 years old! Dr. Mary Edwards Walker remains the nation's only female Medal of Honor recipient, caring for injured or dying soldiers through the Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga. 

We are also the home of the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.

3. There's a reason we're called "Gig City".

Chattanooga Electric…

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