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The James A. Smith Planetarium is operated by the Walker County School System. While a majority of their programming is for school children, the Planetarium offers some occasional public programming.
Public planetarium programs are usually presented on the first Sunday afternoon of each month at 2:30 p.m. and on the last Tuesday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m. unless the date falls when schools are not in session or there is inclement weather. The planetarium operates from October 2nd through December 13th and from January 14th through May 14th.
Constructed in 1936, the Jones Observatory has existed in Chattanooga, TN for 75 years now. Though small, it has a dedicated staff and is Chattanoogas premiere free attraction.
The Boathouse is a long-standing Chattanooga tradition for neighborhood camaraderie and a choice destination for the best of riverfront dining, located directly on the Tennessee River in the heart of Chattanooga’s stylish Riverwalk.
The unbelievable taste of Champy’s is the result of 40 years of family secrets and Mississippi Delta magic. We fry every tender, breast, thigh, wing, and leg right when it’s ordered so every bite is hot, fresh, and filled with unbelievable flavor. That same love and craft goes into the legendary side items and desserts that we make by hand every single day. Throw in a fun, family atmosphere, a round of your favorite beverages, and you’ve got everything you need for a meal to remember.
Topgolf Chattanooga features 36 climate-controlled bays, Indoor/Outdoor Yard with games and fire pits, a full-service restaurant and bar, 18-Hole mini golf, and a golf game concept with Toptracer technology that is sure to blow you away!
The Chattanooga Public Library serves City of Chattanooga residents through its main library in downtown Chattanooga and through four branches. Our mission is to be the community’s catalyst for lifelong learning. Neighborhood library locations include the Northgate, Eastgate, South Chattanooga and Avondale branches.
SCWN’s mission is to encourage, equip, and energize today’s Christian working women to live their faith in the world.
The Women’s Ministry at Calvary Chapel Chattanooga bakes into every facet of what we do an intentional goal to create community and nurture our need for relationship.
This little restaurant can be found in St. Elmo. They have a great outdoor seating area, so it’s a great option in the warmer months.
Riverfront upscale dining with a casual atmosphere that specializes in the freshest seafood, dry aged steaks and powerful, standard double cocktails.
State of Confusion serves up a fusion of made-from-scratch food, like ceviche, wood-fired meats, and seafood boils, in addition to ice-cold beer and craft cocktails.
Southside Social is a family-friendly boutique bowling alley with 10 lanes of bowling in addition to 4 bars. Southside Social offers an exclusive atmosphere which creates an exuberant experience.
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools in Chattanooga, TN provides year-round swimming lessons for kids of all ages, including swim lessons for babies and toddlers.
The Songbirds Foundation shares the transformative experience of music in eastern Tennessee by delivering educational programming, preserving music history, hosting enriching events, and providing concrete resources to emerging artists.
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera was the first combined professional resident symphony and opera company in the nation, merging in 1985. Kayoko Dan, Music Director and Conductor, leads the company’s artistic vision and is in her third season with the CSO.
This book, music, and art store can be found right beside Coolidge Park on the Northshore.
Siskin Children’s Institute works to improve the quality of life for children with special needs and their families. Siskin Children’s Institute has operated the Siskin Early Learning Center for more than 70 years. The center educates children with special needs and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorders, as well as typically developing children in an inclusive environment where children learn and play together.