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McLemore Resort’s Hotel Recognized As Best New Build For Curio Collection

  • 5/13/2025

Cloudland at McLemore Resort has been recognized with the Best New Build Award, Curio Collection by Hilton. The Hiton Americas Development Awards recognize the achievements of owners, development partners, and hotel teams in the Americas across several categories. The annual awards celebrate the resiliency and commitment of Hilton’s owners and team members who share the light and warmth of hospitality. “Cloudland at McLemore Resort joining the portfolio in 2024 was a major moment for Curio Collection,” said Brooke Thomas, brand leader, Curio Collection by Hilton. “The hotel’s blend of natural beauty, elevated design and one-of-a-kind offerings – including award-winning golf courses, ... (click for more)

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The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater will host a new giant-screen release on May 7 exploring the enormous residents of this most-unlikely place in Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D. The film focuses on the harrowing, inspiring journey of a baby elephant named Little Foot and her herd as they employ time-tested strategies to survive in a captivating landscape that seems set against them at every turn.
The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater will host a new giant-screen release on May 7 exploring the enormous residents of this most-unlikely place in Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D. The film focuses on the harrowing, inspiring journey of a baby elephant named Little Foot and her herd as they employ time-tested strategies to survive in a captivating landscape that seems set against them at every turn.

Ten Ruminations (Or Lessons) From 11 Years Living Abroad

  • 5/6/2025

The postcard snapshots of life abroad, the ones that settle in the mind, rarely reflect the reality of being an expatriate. A film, a song, a travel show, the taste of a foreign dish, or even the pull of desire can all shape an illusion, one that is often at odds with experience. Other times, the leap beyond the known is made out of necessity: ... (click for more)

New Film At The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater Showcases Earth’s Largest Land Animal On Chattanooga’s Biggest Screen

  • 5/1/2025

The newest film at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater showcases Earth’s largest land animal on Chattanooga’s biggest screen. Officials said, "Reaching as much as 13 feet tall and weighing in at a scale-torturing 15,000 pounds, the African Elephant makes basically every other animal look tiny by comparison. "Despite its enormous ... (click for more)

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Chattanooga Tourism Announces Chattanooga Weekend Highlights
  • 4/30/2025

Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a diverse lineup of events across Chattanooga this weekend. From the return of Hamilton on Broadway to the nationally recognized Major League Fishing Stage 4 competition, here are some of the weekend’s top highlights: Major League Fishing Stage 4 Thurs., May 1 – Sun., May 4 Lake Chickamauga and Nickajack Lake Professional anglers from across the country will compete as part of the MLF Bass Pro Tour. Spectators are invited to enjoy weigh-ins, ... more

There's No Stopping Chattanooga Developers From Filling Lowlands
  • 5/18/2025

Current regulations in Hamilton County allow essentially unlimited building in a flood plain if it is raised to an elevation at least one foot above the flood zone elevation. The “flood plain”, also known as the “100-year flood zone”, is an area deemed as having a one percent chance of flooding. A key point is that a 100-year flood does not mean it will flood every 100 years, but rather there is a one percent chance of that level of flood happening each year. FEMA uses the term Special ... more

Keene’s Win At Signal Mountain Carries Added Significance
Keene’s Win At Signal Mountain Carries Added Significance
  • 5/18/2025

Over the course of his storied career in amateur golf, Richard Keene has amassed a truckload of trophies in the past five decades. He has lost count of the total number of ... more

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