ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com subscribe today! If you are visiting, relocating or have lived in Chattanooga all your life! Taco Mamacita - free chips and queso with purchase of $8.99 or more! - CVB Here are some great coupon values for local dining, attractions, services, accommodations and more. Links are now posted to the right side of this page on ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com that take you directly to the Chattanooga CVB coupons posted by their member businesses. We will be posting printable coupons daily along with 365 Things To Do In Chattanooga, TN at "WhyChattanooga" on Facebook. Consider subscribing to receive these in your email. Holiday Bowl Hixson - pay for 1 game, get 1 game free! - CVB Please support the local businesses that have partnered with Chattanooga Area Convention and Visit... 06/01/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com subscribe today! Celebrate Memorial Day Flag in the foreground -ChattanoogaAndBeyond What better way to remember those who have served and given their lives for our country. Consider a trip to the Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, TN. On a hillside at Chattanooga National Cemetery - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com The expanse of the grounds is inspiring and while we were visiting today two burials that were taking place. In fact we heard "Taps" being played on a hillside. Folks were mingling around headstones paying respect to loved ones. Honor Guard at the top of the hill - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com The American Flag was displayed throughout and in fact every headstone and marker had a flag...very patriotic. Masonry Archway ca. 1880 former... 06/01/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com subscribe today! You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream Clumpies Ice Cream Company on the North Shore Sometimes you just got to have some...so today we stopped by Clumpies Ice Cream Company on the North Shore just a short walk down from the Walnut Street Bridge. Clumpies is a nice diversion when visiting downtown Chattanooga anytime of the year. It is worth the wait! - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com from the website: "Opened in 1999 by the son of a third generation candy maker, Clumpies Ice Cream Co. continues the Chattanooga tradition of creating products noted for their uniqueness and quality. This premium gourmet ice cream is made with only the best ingredients that can be found. Tiffany working behind the counter at Clumpies Every flavor is made in batc... 06/01/2010

Subscribe to ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Chattanooga - Take Me There! Where have you been? This shows the influence of the river that flows through our Scenic City! To subscribe and receive daily posts by email from ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com click here or join us at facebook.com/WhyChattanooga Chattanooga, where have you been?   05/26/2010

Subscribe to ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com piatti gustosi, ottimo cibo...great food! Boccaccia Ristorante Italiano - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Plans for our anniversary today included dinner at a restaurant that is new to us. We were excited to try something new but as we headed downtown we were drawn back to one of our favorites, Boccaccia Ristorante. Located in the Southern Saddlery Building at 3077 Broad Street between Southside and St. Elmo in Chattanooga, Boccaccia is nestled in a restored brick building that provides a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Look for the wooden fencing just past the building because there is not much signage. Outdoor dining at Boccaccia - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com The deck outside looks inviting but tough to imagine getting over the traffic noise on Broad Street. Rela... 05/26/2010

Subscribe to ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Urban park, pavilion, stage, weekday lunches and whole lotta fun! Miller Plaza downtown Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga's Miller Plaza is 26,000 square feet of urban park that was constructed at the intersection of Market Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard. The 5,600 square foot enclosed Waterhouse Pavilion provides a great lunchtime picnic and event venue. The stage, landscaping and  seating provide the perfect setting for many regular events including the Rhythm and Noon concert series, the Chattanooga Market Plaza Party on Thursdays and the Nightfall Concert Series on Friday evenings, late spring through September. Lunch in the Waterhouse Pavilion and enjoy a book! Many of the restaurants in close proximity to Miller Plaza provide both indoor an... 05/26/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com subscribe today! "We love to knead, we knead to love" - Niedlov's website Our favorite bread! Niedlov's Breadworks on Main Street Whenever Patrice knows that I am headed to Southside, guess what, she hands me a coupon with orders to pick up a couple loaves of Sourdough from Niedlov's. If she and I are both headed to the Southside area and we have time, we plan for lunch at Niedlov's and a couple of loaves of bread. The sit down cafe is a great place for a quick lunch, coffee or to sit and catch up on some work. Works of Art - Niedlov's Breadworks Niedlov's Breadworks is a traditional artisan bakery that makes bread that is heavy, organic and kneads to be torn apart. They specialize in organic breads that are naturally leavened. The result is bread that has been ... 05/24/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Does anyone know what Romesco Sauce is? Blacksmith's Bistro & Bar - St. Elmo Kevin has recommended Blacksmith's Bistro located at 3914 St. Elmo Avenue Chattanooga,  several times during the past year and although we pass by each trip through St. Elmo we have never stopped. On Wednesday, Ryan was raving about the Sunday Brunch at Blacksmith's calling it "maybe the best". Sunday Brunch at Blacksmith's Bistro Quaint dining room at Blacksmith's Bistro - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Tonight we wanted to try a new menu. We called ahead and when we arrived with our party of three the table was set with a table tent reserving it for us. The dining room was still slow at 6:00 but that changed quickly as it seemed like everyone followed us for dinner. Quickly the dining room ... 05/24/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond What a wonderful legacy to the heartbeat of Chattanooga Walnut Street Bridge from the Hunter - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com This pedestrian jewel, The Walnut Street Bridge is the oldest and largest surviving truss bridge in the South and was the first such multi-use structure built across the Tennessee River. I could smell the new decking The Bridge was condemned and destined for demolition when the citizens of Chattanooga convinced the city  to commit the funds earmarked for the bridge’s demolition to its restoration. The restoration was dependent on raising the balance of funds needed. How fortunate we are now enjoying the vision of Chattanoogans! The north side from Coolidge - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com The Walnut Street Bridge continues to be one of Chattanooga’s most... 05/21/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond Put some south in your mouth... "Put Some South In Your Mouth" at The Southern Star Always count on great food and service at either Southern Star location, downtown at 1300 Broad or on Signal Mountain at 1210 Taft Highway in the Signal Crossing plaza. 1300 Broad Street Southern Star downtown offers plenty of dining inside with a patio area outside and is a hub of activity at lunch. We decided to stop in for a late lunch today and I opted for the 3 sides blue plate while Patrice had a Star Salad. Put some south in your mouth Chicken Pot Pie was on the board today so I ordered it with stewed tomatoes, black eyed peas and edamame salad. The Star Salad is a signature of the Southern Star with the crumbled blue cheese and candied pecans. The balsamic dressing is just ri... 05/21/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond Feed your senses... eyes, ears and taste at Clearstory on Main, June 4, 2010 ! La Paz Chattanooga Flamenco dancers from Caló Gitano Experience the rhythmic stomps, vibrant colors and passionate, soulful ‘duende’ of professional flamenco dance group, Caló Gitano. Sangria on the Southside to benefit La Paz In its second year, Sangria on the Southside presents a taste of Spanish culture defined best in its music, dance and food to benefit La Paz Chattanooga. Sangria to benefit LaPaz Chattanooga Complimentary hors dóeurves and sangria provided by Terra Nostra Tapas and Wine. Beer and wine also served. Sponsors include Volkswagen Group of America, First Tennessee Bank and Hunt Nissan. When: Friday, June 4, 2010 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Clearstory on Main, Get Directions... 05/21/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com You may start tapping your feet to this clip from Sun Valley Serenade...in anticipation of the return of the Glenn Miller Orchestra to Chattanooga on May 29, 2010 as part of the 100 year anniversary of the Choo Choo. [caption id="attachment_797" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Glenn Miller Orchestra playing Chattanooga Choo Choo"][/caption] 05/21/2010

When I was a little girl we lived in Cleveland, about 30 minutes northeast of Chattanooga. I spent a lot of time with my grandfather (Papaw) and he took me to Chickamauga Battlefield pretty regularly. There are more than a few pictures of me sitting on one of the dozens of cannons sprinkled through the park. One of the things that we always did on our way home was stop at Bea's Restaurant. My Papaw loved going to Bea's and we always made some new friends while we were there. At Bea's, the tables hold six or eight people and if you've only got two or three with you, well, then you're going to be sitting with some people you don't know. To say that Bea's is a family style restaurant is an understatement. Fried chicken, cornbread, new potatoes, barbeque, greens, mac & cheese, peach cobbler... 05/20/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Named for Chattanoogan Charles H. Coolidge a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Coolidge Park 7 acres of fun on the North Shore - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com As part of the revitalization from downtown Chattanooga over to the North Shore (end of the bridge) Coolidge Park is a spot of tranquility in the midst of the hustle and bustle of activity in North Chattanooga. North side of the Walnut Street Bridge at Coolidge Park Once an abandoned shipping yard, Coolidge Park features a century-old, hand-carved carousel and was named in honor of Chattanoogan Charles H. Coolidge a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Fountain in Coolidge Park - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Children enjoy running and playing in the fountain where horses, sea turtles and lions made of stone ... 05/19/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com First word out of their mouths was "Awesome" Jake maneuvering the kayak on the Tennessee River With Jake home for 2 weeks of R&R from his station in Iraq, he had made a list of things he and his wife wanted to do. Kayaking was something new and different although both are experienced on and in the water. Jake home for some R&R enjoying the Tennessee River Looking online for an outfitter they found River Canyon Adventures located just off Suck Creek Road just 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Priscilla in the front of the tandem Kayak - ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com If you are looking for a relaxing afternoon on the river, this is it. Today was mostly sunny with some overcast and slight chance for thundershowers. The paddling was easy and when the sun did break th... 05/19/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Where will you be? Gregg Allman at First Tennessee Pavilion or Big Sam's Funky Nation at Nightfall or maybe shuttle back and forth! 05/19/2010

ChattanoogaAndBeyond.com Pick up your wine glass and settle in for an evening of fun. Bella Sera 2010 Tapas early in the evening One of the City's most anticipated annual fund raising events will happen on June 5, 2010. Bella Sera signals the beginning of summer fun in Chattanooga. Come and enjoy an early summer evening, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the spectacular Renaissance Park with live music and dancing, a silent auction and plenty to eat and drink. Keep an eye on your glass - Bella Sera Your admission of $60 includes a wine glass for unlimited wine (there's a secret in the grape) as well as five tapas size servings from any of our sponsoring restaurants. Beautiful night in the park - Bella Sera Enhance your evening with an exclusive wine tasting with your favorite stewards at Riverside W... 05/19/2010

Ferger place was the first gated community south of the Mason Dixson line. But it wasn't gated to keep intruders out, unless you consider wandering livestock to be 'intruders.' In 1910, Highland Park & Ferger Place were the 'burbs, farmland even, and the Ferger brothers weren't going to stand for any cows on Morningside or Eveningside Drives. There are no worries about cattle roaming the neighborhood anymore and the gates have long since been taken down but the pillars remain, along with the private park for the benefit of the residents. Help the residents of Ferger Place (along with a few descendants of those brothers Ferger) celebrate the historic neighborhood's 100th Anniversary tomorrow from 10am-5pm. Lots of activities and entertainment along with a few street vendors to keep the c... 05/14/2010

Gather 'round the council fire and I'll tell you a story. Actually, I'll just cut to the chase: It ain't easy to sell a high end home in Chattanooga these days. As of right now there are 517 homes for sale in Hamilton County priced over $400,000 while only 55 houses in that range have sold since the first of the year. At that rate it'll take about more than three years to sell everything that's on the market. Ouch. And it gets even worse as the price goes up. Twenty-nine of those 55 (over half) were in the $400-500k range. But Jules, you're usually so positive! Didn't you just post a report a couple of days ago showing how much the Chattanooga real estate market has rebounded? Why are you telling me this now and killing my buzz? If you're looking for a top end home, or even just thinkin... 05/14/2010

Chattanooga, Tennesse - Where to eat? Many years ago while I was in the Air Force, I had a chance to spend a few days in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  It was my first and ONLY time in Chattanooga but I still remember how beautiful it was.  Definitely a place I always thought that I'd love to get back to and see again. Well, I am!  Another chance has come up to spend another few days in Chattanooga and I've jumped on it.  Finally, after.....um........at least 25 years I get to see that city in my memories again.  So, after all this time, what am I wondering?  Where are some good restaurants to eat? Yep, it's me and I'm a foodie.  So, if you live in Chattanooga where do you like to go eat?  Now that I've got the important part covered - FOOD - are there any places I should make a point of seei... 05/11/2010