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CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
The Food Issue
All you can eat in the Scenic City, A-Z
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Photos: Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Brunch
Women and their allies gathered for Habitat for Humanity's annual Women Build brunch at the Chattanoogan Hotel, celebrating the construction of the 30th Women Build house and raising $140,000 for LaQuanta, a nurse and mother of three, as she prepares to move into her new home. The fundraising brunch showed the support from the generous community and proved that with every nail, Habitat for Humanity builds more than homes — it builds hopes.
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Photos: Girls Inc. of Chattanooga’s Unbought and Unbossed Sneaker Gala & Silent Auction
Laced in purpose and powered by legacy, Girls Inc. of Chattanooga's Unbought and Unbossed Sneaker Gala & Silent Auction celebrated women's achievements and unwavering advocacy that reflect the trailblazing legacy of the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. This fundraiser, held at the Chattanooga Convention Center, was a vibrant evening of dancing and dinner — designed to inspire and impact the community while also investing in and empowering future leaders.
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Photos: Chambliss Center for Children’s Bunny Hop 2025
Spring joy was in full bloom at the Chambliss Center for Children's Bunny Hop, where families, kids, friends and grandparents were invited to enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship and giving. From bunny ears to inflatables for the children to enjoy, every moment celebrated childhood. Adults took part in a silent auction and had dinner at the First Horizon Pavilion — all in support of brighter futures for children.
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Photos: Erlanger Hospital’s Believe Bash — Bollywood
Bright colors, glamorous decorations and big-hearted giving lit up the evening at Erlanger Hospital's Believe Bash: Bollywood at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This event allowed guests to celebrate with Bollywood flair while also raising funds to support the Erlanger Trauma Services and the Children's Hospital at Erlanger. The support from the community and organizations set a new record as $1.67 million was raised to support Erlanger's health care projects.
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Photos: Tennessee River Gorge Trust’s Another Gorgeous Evening
Twinkling lights and green grass set the scene for Tennessee River Gorge Trust's outdoor cocktail party and annual fundraising event. At Townsend Atelier, guests celebrated 44 years of conservation work and enjoyed the drinks, valet parking and catered food included in their tickets — helping to raise funds for the conservation of the treasured Tennessee River Gorge.
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‘Chattanooga’ isn’t unique to Tennessee. Learn about our namesake cities
Many city and town names are repeated from state to state.
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Kid-friendly things to do in Chattanooga this summer
Whether you're a remote-working parent, homeschooling for the season or just trying to fill the long summer days, Chattanooga has plenty to offer families. From land-to-water duck boat rides to hands-on art studios and indoor adventure parks, here are fun (and air-conditioned!) ways to keep kids entertained across the Scenic City.
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Things to do on a rainy day in Chattanooga
When summer storms roll through the Scenic City, don't let a little rain dampen your plans. From art museums and cozy coffee shops to whiskey tastings and indoor climbing walls, Chattanooga has plenty of creative ways to stay dry and entertained.
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Building Chattanooga’s trails takes considerable time, work, money and planning
Trails don't just come out of nowhere.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ is turning 100. Meet the Chattanooga authors paying tribute to it
One hundred years later, "The Great Gatsby" remains a triumph of modernist literature — and a rite of passage for high school students still puzzling over what, exactly, the green light means.
