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Raccoon Mountain TVA Pump Storage Facility

This engineering marvel stores water like a large battery in the vast lake. When demand for electricity is high, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) releases water through a tunnel drilled in the center of the mountain, driving generators in the power plant to create additional electricity. About 2 miles into the site, you'll find a picnic area; continue on about 6 more miles and stop at the visitor center to see how it all happens.
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Raccoon Mountain TVA Pump Storage Facility

Chattanooga, TN
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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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Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

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Puckett's Chattanooga

A Southern community kitchen with live pickin’ performances, authentic comfort food, barbecue smoked slow ‘n’ low over cherry wood, home-cooked sides, and even a few upscale dishes.

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Places to Stay

Image of tiny cabins at Wauhatchie Woodlands, a Timberroot Rustic Resort in Chattanooga, TN
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Wauhatchie Woodlands

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Located on Nickajack Lake in the Tennessee River Gorge.

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Chattanooga Choo Choo

The Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic Hotel has Victorian Train Car hotel rooms right in Downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Things to Do

Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!
Museums

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Ride a Vintage Short Line Train!

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Zoos & Aquariums

Tennessee Aquarium

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on the beautiful riverfront, the Tennessee Aquarium is the top-rated aquarium for guest satisfaction.

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