Chattanooga Paddlesports owner hopes to make paddling a more accessible sport for all
Chris Murphy, owner of mobile paddleboard rental business Chattanooga Paddleboards, is working to start a nonprofit organization to support and develop paddle …
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Former Chattanooga health care exec now leads wildlife photography workshops across the world
Following a successful career as a health-care executive at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Donna Bourdon is spending her retirement traveling the world…
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Tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Tennessee. Here’s everything you need to know to stay safe this summer
In 2019, following a late-night steak dinner, Dawn Ford's husband, Robert, woke up covered in hives.
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Chattanooga Electric Bike Co. owners work toward making Chattanooga a more bike-friendly city
Chattanooga Electric Bike Co. owners John Mathna and Diana Davies are working to improve the bikeability of Chattanooga and promote micromobility, which involv…
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See Rock City Raptors, now featuring one of America’s rarest birds
Forty-plus years ago, John Stokes was called to a Memphis school to pick up a red-tailed hawk. A student had managed to trap it in his backyard that morning an…
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Chatt Town Cool Down celebrates the city as an ‘official river town’
Summer in the Scenic City is hot and humid, almost unbearably so at times -- which makes getting on the water one of the best ways to spend the season.
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The best shady trails for summer running in Chattanooga, and more tips for staying cool
As summer rolls in, the bane of the Southern runner is inevitable: the heat.
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Abandoned mining town becomes Lula Lake Land Trust’s newest trail system atop Lookout Mountain
Before it was the site of a newly opened trail system, Durham was a booming coal mining town located atop Lookout Mountain. Active from the late 1800s to the e…
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Chattanooga author, fly fisherman shares stories from his 25 years on solo backcountry adventures
Some of the greatest rewards in fly fishing have little to do with fish. The nature of the pursuit takes you to gorgeous places, and the adventures you have wh…
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You might be surprised by the number of islands you can camp on near Chattanooga
Tennessee probably isn't the first state you think of when it comes to island camping; however, our landlocked state, with its multitude of rivers and lakes, i…
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How to make mushroom ‘chorizo’ tacos
Mushrooms often get a bad rap for being slimy and too "earthy." Yet if you're a fan, varieties such as portobello, cremini and oyster mushrooms can help you wo…
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Southeastern Climbers Coalition works to inspire and teach the next generation of climbers
Meagan Evans, the executive director of the Southeastern Climbers Coalition, said her grandpa used to take her to the woods in a wheelbarrow. Their house backe…
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Pickleball: It’s not just for adults. Young players now the fastest-growing age bracket in the beloved sport
The fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row, pickleball is continuing its reign as the biggest sports trend to come out of the COVID-19 pa…
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Camping and outdoor essentials: Chattanooga area adventurers recommend their favorite pieces of gear
Camping enthusiasts know that the perfect gear list is a process of trial and error. Every night spent in a tent is an opportunity to refine that list for next…
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Meet the Georgia woman, a double amputee, who helped bring all-terrain wheelchairs to 12 nearby state parks
The first time Melanie Dunn climbed into an Action Trakchair, it felt as if she was running. A double amputee, she hadn't experienced that exhilarating sensati…
