★ Issue 01 / Chattanooga, TN ★

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Scrolling.
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Doing.

Bite-sized Chattanooga tips, tools, and treasures. Not your typical tourism site. Not a daily newsletter. Just the good stuff — fast.

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Featured Nuggets

The good stuff,
hand-picked.

Outdoor
01

10 Free Things to Do in Chattanooga (That Locals Actually Do)

Skip the tourist traps. Here are the real free spots that don't make you feel like a sucker.

5 min read · Updated this month
Food
02

Cheap Eats Under $15

Where to fill up without emptying your wallet.

Coffee
03

Best Coffee Shops to Work From

WiFi, outlets, and patios — ranked by a remote worker.

Family
04

Rainy Day Things to Do With Kids

When the forecast says no, we say yes.

Outdoor
05

Best Hikes Within 30 Minutes of Downtown

From easy strolls to sweat-worthy climbs.

Date Night
06

Date Night Spots That Aren't Boring

Past the third Olive Garden suggestion, please.

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This Week / May 2026

May in Chattanooga
is unhinged.

The Riverbend lineup just dropped. Patios are full. Aquarium has new jellies. Here's what's worth your time — and what's not.

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