Things to do at Chattanooga’s MainX24 celebration this weekend
MainX24, Chattanooga's 24-hour celebration of Main Street and the surrounding Southside neighborhood, is taking place Saturday.
Stories by Sam Still
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Nov. 28, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale. Scores bel…
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Chattanooga Holiday Market, MAINx24, BlueCross Bowl
There's plenty of opportunities to do some holiday shopping with the Chattanooga Holiday Market, Downhome Christmas in Ringgold and Mistletoe Market in Dalton,…
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Nov. 21, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale. Scores bel…
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Ice on the Landing, Reindeer on the Riverfront, ‘Holidays Under the Peaks’
Even with Thanksgiving taking place this week, there's no shortage of things to do this weekend.
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Nov. 14, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale. Scores bel…
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Gratefull luncheon, Christmas markets, Chattanooga Fashion Expo
This weekend, the Chattanooga Market is celebrating Thanksgiving at its final outdoor market of the year, and Gratefull, a free community luncheon, is taking p…
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Nov. 7, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale.
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Things to do this weekend in the Chattanooga area include Hamilton County Fair, Beastly Feast, Touch-A-Truck
There's plenty of markets and festivals this weekend, including Christmas Made in the South, Chilimauga and the newly envisioned Hamilton County Fair.
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Shawanna Kendrick is making space for Black women in the Chattanooga-area outdoors scene
When Shawanna Kendrick founded The H2O Life in January 2021, she did so with the intention of creating a space in which women of color, specifically Black wome…
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The story of Chattanooga's Lookout Wild Film Festival
From amputee rock climbers to high-altitude hula-hoopers to cave unicyclists, the Lookout Wild Film Festival offers attendees the opportunity to see more of th…
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Replica Christopher Columbus ship visits Chattanooga, open for tours through Nov. 19
A modest crowd braved the cold weather to tour a replica of the Pinta, a Portuguese caravel used by Christopher Columbus in his exploration of the Americas, on…
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Court unveils portraits of two Black attorneys in Chattanooga, announces educational program for high school students
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee unveiled portraits of Black attorneys Noah Parden and Styles Hutchins at a Wednesday cer…
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include ‘The Eras Tour’ in IMAX, Barking Legs 30th anniversary, Rox Climbing Fest
From "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in IMAX to Wes Anderson's "Rushmore" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox" at the Walker Theatre, this weekend is made for movie-watching.
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Oct. 31, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale.
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Oct. 24, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale.
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Scenic City EggFest, Marsh House ghost tour, Harry Potter Adventure
Scenic City EggFest, featuring an appearance by Chattanooga Times Free Press food writer Andre James, is this weekend, and there's also plenty of Halloween eve…
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Oct. 17, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale.
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Boo’Z in the Zoo, Lookout Comedy Festival, Chattanooga Comic Con
This weekend's activities include an adults-only Halloween celebration at the Chattanooga Zoo, the Lookout Comedy Festival and Chattanooga Comic Con.
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Chattanooga Beer and Wrecker Board set to split after decades together
For nearly four decades, Chattanooga's Beer and Wrecker Board has overseen the licensing and regulation of bars and tow trucks, but soon the board is set to sp…
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Oct. 10, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale.
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, Fire up the Fields, Oktoberfest
Watch a massive wood sculpture be set aflame and burn to the ground at Fire up the Fields or partake in a celebration of German culture at Chattanooga Oktoberf…
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Little Amal, 12-foot puppet of Syrian refugee girl, set to visit Chattanooga
As part of a two-month-long tour across the United States, Little Amal, a 12-foot tall puppet modeled after a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, will visit Chatt…
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Oct. 3, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale. Scores bel…
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include pride week, Food Truck Friday, Rocktoberfest
Dread Hollow continues this weekend, and there will be Chattanooga Pride Week festivities every day through Sunday.
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Found object sculptor Terry Cannon discusses his journey into art
Upon entering Terry Cannon's studio, you'd probably think that you walked into the wrong place. "Surely, this can't be an artist's studio," you would tell your…
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Photographer Steven Llorca sees Chattanooga through the lens of his camera
When Steven Llorca takes a photo, he's looking for spaces or structures that are iconic, well-composed or interestingly juxtaposed.
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Hamilton County’s Roark-Conner family takes history, genealogy to the next level
For decades, the Roark-Conner Association has been preserving the familial connections and history of the Roark and Conner families of Birchwood, Tennessee, by…
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Things to do this weekend in the Chattanooga area include pride week, Dread Hollow, whiskey festival
Here's this weekend's chronology.
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Chattanooga woman successfully swims the English Channel
Jennifer Whitlock, a Chattanooga gastroenterology nurse practitioner and open-water swimmer, successfully crossed the English Channel this month after three ye…
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Sept. 19, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale. Scores bel…
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include food festivals, campfire concert, ‘Barbie’ on Imax
Celebrations of food abound with bacon and whiskey, taco and food truck festivals all taking place this weekend.
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include ‘grape stomp,’ outdoor movies, markets
Outdoor film screenings, several markets and festivals and a "grape stomp" are on the agenda for this weekend. Here's a chronology.
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Sept. 5, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale. Scores bel…
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area over next week include Medal of Honor parade, fall markets, park celebrations
A parade for Larry Taylor, the Vietnam veteran receiving the Medal of Honor this week, as well as several markets and park celebrations are on the agenda for t…
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Meet Chattanooga area adventurers who are addicted to dangerous hobbies
Whether it's clawing for a secure handhold while rock climbing, anticipating a wind gust while piloting a hang-glider or fighting against an extreme current wh…
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Chattanooga Christian School educator named Tennessee History Teacher of the Year
For Clay Huffaker, a teacher at Chattanooga Christian School, the start of the 2023-24 academic year has been filled with excitement, both in his personal and …
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Ronald McDonald House in Chattanooga at full capacity, seeking community support
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga announced it is at full capacity and has started a waitlist for families in need.
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include cave tours, food truck rally, ‘roaring 20s’ market
Sitton's Cave tours, a food truck rally and a "roaring 20s" market are some of the events happening this weekend. Here's a chronology.
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Chattanoogans celebrate end of summer at Chatt Town Cool Down
Despite a heat index well into the triple digits, Chattanoogans flocked to the city's riverfront this weekend to celebrate the approaching end of summer at the…
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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Chatt Town Cool Down, dog parade, reptile convention
The inaugural Chatt Town Cool Down, a dog parade and a reptile convention are some of the events happening this weekend. Here's a chronology.
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Chattanooga woman set to swim the English Channel
Jennifer Whitlock decided three years ago she wanted to swim the English Channel, and, after years of training, she will finally have her chance to make the fa…
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Weekend events in the Chattanooga area include Tennessee Knockout, community festivals, roller derby
This weekend's events include Tennessee Knockout, community festivals and a roller derby. Here's a chronology.
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Aug. 15, 2023
This week's restaurant report card.
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Aug. 8, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale.
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Weekend events in the Chattanooga area include Jeep Jam, duck race, comic book convention
Upcoming events in the Chattanooga area.
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Satellites were visible in Chattanooga and North Georgia on Monday night
Bright lights moving in a straight line across the sky were visible in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas Monday night, and for some, the phenomenon was a…
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Best and worst restaurant inspection reports in the Chattanooga area for the week ending Aug. 1, 2023
The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect restaurants twice a year and grade businesses on a 100-point scale.
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Weekend events in the Chattanooga area include psychedelic film screening, farmers markets, margarita festival
This weekend's events include a psychedelic film screening, farmers markets and a margarita festival. Here's a chronology.
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Weekend events in the Chattanooga-area include puppet history, sales tax holiday, community celebrations
This weekend's events include puppet history at the library, a sales tax holiday and several community celebrations. Here's a chronology.
