2 New Options for Family Fun in Chattanooga

Chattanoogans have two new options for active fun. A new climbing and fitness center in the heart of downtown, and a jump park on the rapidly growing southside. Both offer a chance for kids and adults to have fun while getting in a good … [Continue reading]

Chattanooga Shopping, Adventure, Films, and More!

A week of wonderful weather had Chattanoogans out enjoying the beautiful city. The good news: there's more warm weather and fun stuff to come. The bad news: spring in the Tennessee Valley is wildly unpredictable. In the past month we've had snow, … [Continue reading]

Are You Suffering from a Heart Hangover?

After Halloween, there is too much candy around the house, the office...everywhere! After Thanksgiving, most people are tired of turkey, and afterValentine’s Day, you might be suffering a heart hangover. Too many candy hearts, too many declarations … [Continue reading]

Valentine’s Day Factoids

Our friends at Pearl & Associates have put together this infographic with a few interesting facts about Valentine's Day. Love it or hate it, the history of this holiday is interesting! We hope you enjoy the day, however you choose to spend it.  … [Continue reading]

5 Things to Expect When It Snows in Chattanooga

1. (Kind of) Joking Panic - Chattanoogans laugh at ourselves while we are at the grocery store buying bread "just in case." 2. Schools will close - Officials in Chattanooga generally prefer safe over sorry. Sometimes the forecast of a possibility … [Continue reading]

5 Chattanooga-Only Valentine’s Day Activities

There are lots of reasons you might want to do something big for Valentine's Day this year. Parents of young children, couples who have overcome some major life obstacle, and singles who prefer to pamper themselves all might find V-Day the perfect … [Continue reading]

Valentine’s Day Is in 2 Weeks – What’s Your Plan?

This post is a friendly reminder that Valentine’s Day is coming up quick. Now is the time to make reservations at your sweetie’s favorite restaurant, if going out is what you prefer to do. It’s also a good time to go ahead and buy cards for kids’ … [Continue reading]

Play Games! Thoughts on Hosting a Game Night

Game night is a fun way to spend an evening at home -- an appealing proposition for most people during the cold month of January!  Whether you choose to host a poker game with beer and chips, or a more family-friendly board game night, there is no … [Continue reading]

What’s Your Favorite Family Movie?

As much as I love Chattanooga, winters here are wet, bleak, and dreary so staying inside and watching movies is a favorite January activity. Originally, this post was going to be a review of recent family movies. A friend said, “Frozen may be … [Continue reading]

What To Do in Nooga in January

January is a month of recovery for many families. After a month or so of indulgent eating, many people are thinking of health and fitness. The rounds of holiday gatherings and parties from Thanksgiving until New Year’s leaves many people craving some … [Continue reading]

2013 Sales Tax Holiday: August 2-4

Once a year the state of Tennessee has a weekend where certain items are free of sales tax. Usually this weekend corresponds with parents most wonderful time of the year, back to school shopping.   1. Have a list so you don't over … [Continue reading]

How I found myself

Sometimes I feel that I am lost in a crowd, lost in life, and lost in the shuffle of madness that is having a 5 year old daughter. You see it's like this, I have worked incredibly hard on myself both mentally, and physically. I work hard to accept … [Continue reading]