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"Bessie" Mural

Kevin Bate painted this mural of Bessie Smith - The Empress of the Blues - a Chattanooga native who performed on this street, then known as “The Big Nine”.

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Nearby Attractions

Still exploring? Try these popular ideas in and around Chattanooga.

Eat & Drink

Desserts & Bakeries

Clumpies Ice Cream Co.

Clumpies ice cream is made by hand with only the finest ingredients that can be found. We hand craft our ice cream in small batches, ten gallons or less at a time.The result is a rich, creamy, delicious ice cream crafted with care!

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Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

Chattanooga's 1st distillery in over 100 years offering tours/tastings 7 days a week!

People hanging out and drinking beers in the Biergarten beside the brewery.

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Chattanooga Brewing Company

A taproom and brewery located on Chestnut Street in Chattanooga's historic Southside, Chattanooga Brewing Company serves up craft beer and quality food in a casual, comfortable setting inside or out in our german-style beer garden.

Places to Stay

Cabins & Chalets

Wauhatchie Woodlands

Discover a new kind of vacation rental, the Timberroot Rustic Retreat. Relax, recharge & create lasting memories at Wauhatchie Woodlands in Chattanooga.

Cabins & Chalets

Tennessee River Gorge Island Cabins

Located on Nickajack Lake in the Tennessee River Gorge.

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Chattanooga Marriott Downtown

The Chattanooga Marriott Downtown features an outdoor pool, brand new fitness center, restaurant and bar, Marketplace, valet parking, and more!

Things to Do

Tours

Chattanooga: Ghosts Of The Misty Mountains Walking Tour

Discover the #1 Ghost Tour in Chattanooga – Nightly Haunts Await!

Arthur McArthur is depicted carrying the Union flag during the Battle of Missionary Ridge

Museums

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

The Heritage Center serves as an engaging storyteller and shares the real-life experiences of Medal of Honor recipients on their infamous day when they demonstrated extraordinary heroism under the most difficult circumstances.

Explore Chattanooga, TN

"Bessie" Mural