Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga

Atlas ObscuraOct 8

It All Comes Together in Chattanooga

Chattanooga may be best known for its natural beauty, surrounded by mountains, valleys, and the Tennessee River. This charming Appalachian city is also home to annual music festivals like the IBMA World of Bluegrass and the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival . The streets and venues fill with musicians and fans dedicated to upholding the traditions of bluegrass music. Chattanooga has always been a ci…

Reborn former train terminal with hotel, restaurants, music

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Williams IslandSightWilderness area accessible only by boat
Bluff View Art DistrictNeighborhoodConnects art, coffee, garden, and river views
IBMA World of BluegrassFestivalExperience the world's premier bluegrass event in Chattanooga, TN.
Chattanooga Choo ChooHotelReborn former train terminal with hotel, restaurants, music
New Mountain OpryRestaurantMonthly bluegrass and folk music tradition
Tennessee River Gorge TrustPlaceProtects 17,000 acres, promotes outdoor life
ChattajackPlace31-mile paddleboard and kayak race
Ross’s LandingParkRiverfront park with lawns, amphitheater, marina
Riverfront NightsFestivalFree summer concert series
Chattanooga River GamesFestivalAnnual event held at the riverfront
Walnut Street bridgeSightPedestrian bridge across the Tennessee River
The Read HouseHotelChattanooga's oldest hotel, interiors lean into 1920s glamour
Room 311RestaurantSaid to be haunted by a 1920s guest
Chickamauga BattlefieldSightCivil War battlefield, now a national military park
3 Sisters Bluegrass FestivalFestival
Hotel ChaletHotel
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental DistilleryPlace
River GalleryArts centre
Bluff View InnMotel
Rembrandt’s Coffee HouseRestaurant
Tony’s Pasta ShopRestaurant

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It All Comes Together in Chattanooga