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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Taco Week, Top Tomato Festival

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton July 13, 2024

Javier Colon performs on "The Voice" in Los Angeles on June 28, 2011. Colon won the first season of the NBC singing competition. He's next in the McLemore Songwriters Series on July 18. / File/AP Photo/NBC/Lewis Jacobs

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include peach, blueberry festivals, Literary Ink

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton July 6, 2024

Staff file photo / Chattanooga Market's annual Peach Festival is scheduled July 7 at First Horizon Pavilion.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Fourth of July celebrations, Skate Station

With Fourth of July festivities continuing through Saturday, there's plenty ways to celebrate the holiday this weekend. An abbreviated list of events is included here. For a full list of where to see fireworks and celebrate Independence Day, check out the annual Chattanooga Times Free Press patriotic planner.

By Sam Still July 2, 2024

Staff File Photo / The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera performs during the Pops on the River celebration at Coolidge Park on July 3, 2019. Pops on the River returns for 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Coolidge Park. The free Independence Day celebration will feature live music, including a performance by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, leading up to a fireworks show at about 9:30 p.m.

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Remember When, Chattanooga? Ruby Falls Castle had a tearoom

In the beginning, Ruby Falls was built for dining and dancing, as well as tourism.

By Mark Kennedy June 28, 2024

Contributed photo / The interior of the Ruby Falls Castle Interior is seen in 1930. Ruby Falls is celebrating its 95th year.

Alton Park museum focuses on African American history, education

A new museum opened Saturday in Alton Park aims to educate Chattanoogans and visitors about African American history, civil rights and current issues.

By Ellen Gerst June 22, 2024

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Elenora Woods shows pieces around the African American Education and Heritage Museum on Saturday at the Chattanooga Civic Center at Mountainside.

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Remember When, Chattanooga? Who are these women holding chickens?

Occasionally, the Remember When, Chattanooga? series offers a mystery.

By Mark Kennedy June 21, 2024

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Chattanooga Film, Walnut Street Bridge, Summer Cocktail festivals

Festivals abound this weekend, including the Chattanooga Film Festival, Walnut Street Bridge Festival and Summer Cocktail Festival. Here's the chronology.

By Sam Still June 18, 2024

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / The Walnut Street Bridge is seen from Whiskey Thief’s balcony on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Walnut Street Bridge Festival will be from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area to celebrate Juneteenth

Officially declared a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth, celebrated annually June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

By Sam Still June 18, 2024

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / The Juneteenth National Freedom Day Parade makes its way down East M.L. King Boulevard, ending at Miller Park with food, speakers, live performances and more on June 19, 2023. The 2024 parade will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Make Music Day, Braves Country Road Trip

Here's a look at this week's events.

By Lisa Denton June 15, 2024

Comedian Brian Regan performs in Walker Theatre on June 18. / Leavitt Wells/Netflix

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Lineman Rodeo, outdoor movie nights, June Fest

From outdoor movie nights to a cultural festival to the Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo, there's plenty to do this weekend. Here's the chronology.

By Sam Still June 4, 2024

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