Worth going to daily
Brunch in a garage? Yes! The Daily Ration was once a gas service station. On days with nice weather, they roll up the garage doors and the inside flows smoothly into the massive patio where...
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“The death knell of the confederacy”
A history tour by car? Led by national park rangers? Sign me up! I was so impressed by the ranger who led our caravan tour of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. He was...
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Learning from the past
Eleven million paper clips in an old wooden train car—what? The Children’s Holocaust Memorial in Whitwell, TN was developed as part of a voluntary after-school program to help middle school students visualize the magnitude of...
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Street Art
Something I love about the Southside district of Chattanooga are these fun signs I keep seeing. Little bits of inspiration and artwork spread along the streets. Spotting one always makes me smile.
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Motivating art
Sometimes the perfect motivation for your Monday can be found in unexpected places… Like this alley art and graffiti, I found in Chattanooga. No matter what, even if things get tough this week, just keep...
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Going up?
Afraid of heights? Then this fun attraction might not be your favorite, but I LOVED it! The Incline Railway at Lookout Mountain was my second experience riding a funicular railway. This one was much longer...
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Worth waking up for!
Once you’ve been to Aretha Frankensteins, you’ll WANT to start getting up early for breakfast. Aretha’s pancakes are famous. They are “insanely great” in fact. Super thick and yet fluffy, full of buttermilky goodness. We...
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Local Cultural History
Wow. The Bessie Smith Cultural Center was so much more than we expected. And they’re continuing to expand! The space is full of high-quality displays presenting aspects of African American history, with a focus on...
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Filled with Hart
When I heard about a place that combines art with community support, you know I had to check it out! Right on Main St in Chattanooga, the Hart Gallery is making a difference. All the...
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A Portuguese Treat in Chattanooga
Brunch in Portugal… right here in Chattanooga! Bela Lisboa is located in the North Side community close to the Walnut St pedestrian bridge, and provided us with a perfect, quiet brunch experience. We loved everything...
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