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Chattanooga Tourism

Welcome to Chattanooga

Home of the MoonPies, Southern Hospitality, and more!

We’ve been named by Lonely Planet as the "Best in the U.S." and "10 U.S. destinations you need to see." In fact, the New York Times named Chattanooga one of the "Top 45 Places to go" in the World. And it's no wonder. Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking cities.

 

 

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Getting Around Downtown:  CARTA – the Free Electric Shuttle 

Once you’re in Downtown Chattanooga, getting around during your free time is convenient.  Chattanooga has an incredibly walkable Downtown and offers many free and unique ways to get around the city.  The CARTA Downtown Electric Shuttle is the easiest way to get around downtown, and it’s free!  The shuttle covers all of Downtown and connects you to the St. Elmo area and across the river to Northshore.

 

The CARTA Downtown Shuttle is operating:

Downtown Shuttle 

  • Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 11:00pm

  • Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 11:00pm

  • Sunday 9:30am until 8:30pm

 

North Shore Shuttle   – Guests will need to take the main shuttle heading North towards the Tennessee Aquarium, and get on a second shuttle that crosses the Tennessee River to the North Shore area.

  • Monday – Friday: 6:50am – 6:10pm

  • Saturday: 9:50am – 6:10pm

 

St. Elmo / Incline Shuttle– Guests will need to take the main shuttle heading south towards the Chattanooga Choo Choo, and get on a second shuttle that goes further south to St. Elmo area.

  • Monday – Saturday: 8:00am until 10:10pm

  • Sunday:  8:00am – 8:30pm

 

Bike Chattanooga  provides access to 400 bikes at 44 stations throughout the city. Bikes are available for $10.00 Daily Pass or $20 3-Day Pass (unlimited 60-minute trips for the duration of your pass.  You must dock your bike at any of the bike stations at least once per hour to avoid overage fee.  The 16.1 mile Chattanooga Riverwalk along the Tennessee River is perfect for bike riding. Check out A Guide to Chattanooga's Riverwalk

 

 Things To Do :  www.VisitChattanooga.com.  

 

Suggested Itineraries:  https://www.visitchattanooga.com/plan/suggested-itineraries/

 

Chattanooga Tourism Inspiration Magazine :  https://www.visitchattanooga.com/magazine-read-now/

 

Chattanooga Swag:   https://chattanooga-tourism-co.myshopify.com/

 

Discounts Available:  https://www.visitchattanooga.com/plan/deals/

Parking

Guests will find a parking garage at the Chattanooga Convention Center, with the entrance on Carter St.  Keep your ticket and pay at one of the kiosks located inside the convention hall and around the elevators on the 1st floor. All guests are responsible for their own parking. Chattanooga Convention Center and its affiliates are not responsible for vehicles or any valuables left inside vehicles.

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Other parking may be found in lots around the convention center and street parking on Carter and side streets. Please note the city of Chattanooga does enforce 2 hour maximum metered parking Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm. Handicap accessible parking is available on all levels of the convention parking garage with elevators. 

Directions

From Atlanta: Take I-75N/I85N towards Chattanooga. After crossing into TN, take I-24 towards Chattanooga/Downtown (exit 2).  Continue on I-24 to exit 178 for Hwy 27N. Take Exit 1A off Hwy 27 N. Take a left at the 4-way stop on Carter St. You'll see the Convention Center on your right. The parking garage entrance is just past the convention center. 

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From Knoxville: Take I75S toward Chattanooga. At the I75/I24 split, take I-24W towards Nashville/Downtown Chattanooga. Continue on I-24 to exit 178 for Hwy 27N. Take Exit 1A off Hwy 27 N. Take a left at the 4-way stop on Carter St. You'll see the Convention Center on your right. The parking garage entrance is just past the convention center. 

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From Nashville: Take I-24E towards Chattanooga. Continue on I-24 to exit 178 for Hwy 27N. Take Exit 1A off Hwy 27 N. Take a left at the 4-way stop on Carter St. You'll see the Convention Center on your right. The parking garage entrance is just past the convention center. 

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