Today’s guest post is from Dava Stewart, a copywriter who lives and works in Chattanooga. In this post, she shares some of the things she loves about Chattanooga. You can learn more about Dava at smilingtreewriting.com.
It is the month when we all pause and acknowledge the gratitude we feel for loved ones, jobs, homes, good food, and our lives in general. Here are just a few things about Chattanooga for which I am particularly thankful:
1. The breathtaking scenery– It’s not called “the Scenic City” for no reason! We live in a gorgeous area. Spring, summer, fall, or winter our location offers views that will stop you in your tracks. Whether
Chattanooga is a pretty good place for gardening, too!
you are downtown, on a mountain, at the lake, or standing somewhere in the valley, you can step outside, look around, and see something beautiful.
2. An indefinable energy – Chattanooga has…something. It’s hard to describe the feeling in Chattanooga. From the robust and unusual public/private partnerships that have driven one of the most amazing downtown revitalizations in the country, to the efforts to bring more artists to the city, to the support given to entrepreneurs, there is something special about our town. We feel it, and we are grateful for it.
3. Lifestyle options – If you want an urban lifestyle, with no car and easy access to the city, you can find it downtown. If you would rather enjoy a rural lifestyle, even have livestock and grow a big garden, you can find that within a relatively short driving distance. Are you more of a traditional neighborhood type? Chattanooga has plenty of those, too. When it comes to designing a life that suits your tastes, Chattanooga has a dizzying array of options.
4. It’s kid-friendly – There are opportunities to stimulate, educate, and entertain your children all over the city. You can choose a public or private education. If you are looking for after-school activities, or summer camps, there are lots of those, too. Chattanooga is a great place to raise kids, a fact parents are thankful for!
5. The entertainment – Obviously, Chattanooga does not rival New York city in entertainment options. But, for a mid-sized city, there is a LOT to do in Chattanooga. There are public events every season of the year, several venues for live entertainment, restaurants by the dozen, movies theaters, plus all of the outdoor activities, and so much more. There is never a reason to be bored and that is a reason to feel grateful.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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