Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Why Choose Our Destination?
Welcome to Chattanooga — this brief introduction is just a taste of everything Chattanooga has to offer for meeting professionals about planning successful events here. We think you’ll like the flavor of our city. Known as one of the top leisure travel destinations in the south, Chattanooga is “The Scenic City” for a reason with stunning mountain views and river activities just minutes from a modern cityscape filled with thriving culinary and arts scenes, not to mention our myriad historical landmarks. The name “Chattanooga” is a Creek word meaning “rock coming to a point,” a nod to majestic Lookout Mountain which serves as the iconic beacon for the entire city. In that sense, you could say that Chattanooga has always been a place where people naturally gather — coming from miles away by train, cars, planes and boats — since it was founded in 1838. That legacy of hospitality and sense of community continues to this day. We know no strangers and welcoming new faces to our city is, you could say, in our DNA. Because when you visit Chattanooga, you’re simply one of us. Oh yeah, we almost forgot. That song? Many visitors recall the Glenn Miller Orchestra’s “Chattanooga Choo Choo” released in 1941. We’re incredibly proud about our passenger railroad travel history, which was is an important chapter in Chattanooga’s story. But it’s certainly not the only thing to love about the city. Pardon us, while we tell you more …
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Could Chattanooga be more centrally located? We think not. Our city is just a few hours from major cities like Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville and even closer to Knoxville and Huntsville. It’s easy to get to Chattanooga as it’s located at the intersection of three major Southeast interstates: I-75, I-24 and I-59. The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is just an easy 15-minute trip from Downtown. Direct flights are available from New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Orlando, Washington D.C. and Charlotte with more in the works. Traveling within the city is easy, too. Enjoy the free electric shuttle throughout the day and visit a variety of neighborhoods using the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) buses. And if you’re looking for a bit of exercise, you can utilize Bike Chattanooga’s with more than 30 stations throughout the city. Locals will tell you the best way to experience Chattanooga is the old-fashioned shoe leather method. Also known as “by-foot” or “walking.” From the Tennessee River to Lookout Mountain, the city is built for pedestrians with something interesting to see around every corner. Our advice? Get lost on foot. Use the peak of Lookout Mountain and the sparkling gold of the Dome Building as your guideposts.
Distance from airport
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
13 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Finley Stadium
Ruby Falls ZIPStream Aerial Adventure
Lookout Mountain Incline
Convention Centers
Chattanooga Convention Center
The Chattanooga Convention Center combines incomparable service, modern amenities and a prime location that make meetings, conventions and events unforgettable.
- Exhibit Space100,000 sq. ft.Total meeting space85,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting spaces span from the top of luxury to affordable utility all just steps away from the natural beauty and lightning-fast internet that earned the city its other moniker - “The Gig City.” Meeting planners know that a successful event is all about location, location, location. The city boasts 2,660 first-class guestrooms located in the heart of the city and surrounding the spacious Chattanooga Convention Center. It doesn’t get much more turn-key than the center’s 185,000 square-feet of multi-purpose function space. The Chattanooga Marriott is connected to the Convention Center with easy access to the amenities offered and the nearby shopping, dining and entertainment venues in the historic Southside, West Village and M.L.K neighborhoods. Looking for fancy but fun? Check out the newly remodeled Read House hotel in the heart of the Business District. Not only is The Read House one of Chattanooga’s oldest, a new look in 2018 offers guests the feeling of stepping right back into the Roaring 20s with a Gatsby flair. A stone’s throw away, the city’s newest neighborhood and entertainment center is the rising West Village. The Westin is right at the heart of activities, exceptional dining and shopping. And if you like scenic views, the 15,000 square feet of event space and their panoramic sky bar offers view of Lookout Mountain and Downtown Chattanooga. Other hotels in the downtown footprint include the Hilton Garden Inn, Doubletree Hotel, The Chattanoogan, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, and Spring Hill Suites. Just walk out the front door and you’ll find yourself right in the middle of everything Chattanooga has to offer. Want to impress? Chattanooga boasts a variety of unique facilities for your event planning. The Tennessee Aquarium can host up to 3,000 guests with up close views of lemurs, penguins, alligators and both freshwater and ocean inhabitants. What event isn’t made better by penguins? Likewise, the Creative Discovery Museum gives adults the chance to be a kid again. Dig for dinosaur bones, start a band, get your hands wet at the RiverPlay exhibit. An auditorium holds 100 with event space for up to 350 people. Other venues include Songbirds Guitar Museum, the Hunter Museum of American Art, High Point Climbing and Fitness (indoor rock climbing), and opportunities to meet at two of Chattanooga’s legacy attractions: Rock City and Ruby Falls. We promise that if you’ve got an event we’ve got a venue for it.