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🧁 A New Breakfast Spot

Mar 12, 2026

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🧁 A New Breakfast Spot

A new bakery is opening up and a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
🚀 River Market Returns

Mar 5, 2026

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🚀 River Market Returns

A popular market is back for the season and a new coworking space!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
⛵️ Historic Niña & Pinta

Feb 26, 2026

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⛵️ Historic Niña & Pinta

Downtown Chattanooga continues to thrive, a new experience coming to the aquarium, and historic ships docking soon!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
🚀 McDonald Farms $45 Million Transformation

Feb 19, 2026

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🚀 McDonald Farms $45 Million Transformation

The state is investing $45 million to transform McDonald Farm, details on the Chattanooga River Market, and a popular festival is back next month!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
🚀 A New Boutique Hotel

Feb 12, 2026

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🚀 A New Boutique Hotel

A new hotel opens downtown, two new bars, and a popular home show!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
💘 Sweetheart Market

Feb 5, 2026

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💘 Sweetheart Market

A special Valentine's Day market, a new restaurant, and a unique soup series!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
🚂 Historic Landmark For Sale

Jan 29, 2026

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🚂 Historic Landmark For Sale

A historic Chattanooga landmark has been listed for sale, a new splash pad is coming to town, and mark your calendars for an antique show!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
🚠 Rock City Gondola

Jan 22, 2026

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🚠 Rock City Gondola

Rock City officials are planning to add a gondola system, a new Japanese restaurant is opening in Downtown, and the Zoo needs help naming some new babies!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
❤️ MLK Day of Service

Jan 15, 2026

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❤️ MLK Day of Service

Details for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, a new vision for the old Hamilton County Jail, and a new partnership aims to bring more businesses downtown!

Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith
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