Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Thank you for choosing Chattanooga! We loved hosting the North American Association of Transportation Safety & Health Officials (NAATSHO) Annual Conference this week.

Special thanks to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for their support and our Chattanooga Tourism Co. sales and visitor services team members who coordinated the details that made for a smooth-running conference. Laura Bellucci, destination services manager, and Britney Beam, Chattanooga concierge, pictured here, were among those greeting attendees, answering questions, and extending warm hospitality.

Safe travels, everyone!

Congratulations to the entire team at Vision Hospitality Group on celebrating the Grand Opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton and Tru by Hilton Chattanooga West Lookout Mountain!

Great news for Chattanooga! Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority announced a $25 million federal grant to bring 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 to downtown Chattanooga.

This project is a great example of what makes our community strong: bringing together transportation, technology, workforce development and tourism to enhance the visitor experience and strengthen our destination.

We're excited to see what's next!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Partner Mixer! We appreciate the great company, conversations and reminders of what makes Chattanooga special.

At our mixer, we also celebrated a milestone worth sharing. In 2025, Chattanooga welcomed 11.5 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, generating $1.9 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. This record-breaking achievement reflects the experiences, hospitality and partnerships each of you create every day.

Sincere thanks to Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) for hosting and sponsoring the event. Learn more about TVFCU's Idea Leap Grant at https://lnkd.in/eTXmJEAd. Want to explore partnership opportunities with Chattanooga Tourism Co.? Reach out to Mia Goodwin, partner impact and programs manager, at [email protected].

Visitors to Hamilton County generated a record-breaking $1.9 billion in spending in 2025, a 4% increase over 2024 and outpacing Tennessee and national growth rates.

This visitor spending contributed $193 million in state and local tax revenue. That translates to approximately $1,251 in annual tax savings for every Hamilton County household.

The growth reflects new investment too. From 2018 to 2025, 19 new hotel properties opened in Hamilton County, adding more than 2,000 rooms.

Thank you to our partners who make this growth possible.

See the full county data: https://www.visitchattanooga.com/media/news-releases/post/visitor-spending-in-2025/

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Thanks to our partners who joined us for this week's Quarterly Hotel Sales Leadership Meeting at the Tennessee Aquarium. We hope this was helpful as we keep you updated on market trends and what's coming for Chattanooga.

Special thanks to River City Company for walking us through the One Riverfront development project. Sharing details and what the project means for our community helps us better understand the opportunities ahead.

Chattanooga has been named the No. 4 Best Weekend Getaway in the South in U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Best Vacations rankings, the second straight year the destination has landed in the category's top five.

Thank you to our partners and to the visitors who keep finding new reasons to visit. Full rankings are available now at https://bit.ly/4gB9RJ1.

The Chattanooga History Experience opened today! 🎉

This immersive downtown attraction brings our community's story to life through original films, interactive exhibits, and student-driven storytelling. As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, the History Experience honors the people, places, and moments that shaped Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

📍 Chattanooga History Experience
Corner of Broad Street and Third Street

📅 Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
💰 Pricing: $5 children | $10 adults | School discounts available

Visit and experience Chattanooga's rich history in a whole new way. It's a must-see!

Join us for our September Partner Mixer on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 8-10 a.m.

Mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections with Chattanooga Tourism Co. partners and tourism industry professionals across our community. Enjoy premium coffee and local pastries while exploring new opportunities for your business.

You'll also hear how our marketing and group sales efforts drive visitation to Chattanooga and learn about partnership programs that can increase your visibility.

📍 Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU)
125 W. 20th St., 2nd floor
Chattanooga, TN 37408

🅿️ Free parking in the TVFCU lot (W. 20th St.) or Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (1813 Long St., one block away)

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4qfIgl7

Questions? Contact Mia Goodwin: [email protected]

Thank you to Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union for hosting and sponsoring this event!

marketing.visitchattanooga.com

Join us Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 9:30 a.m. OR Thursday, Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m. to learn about:

🎯 Fall Digital Marketing Co-Op Program: we match every dollar you invest in paid social, digital display, video, and more.

📖 2027 Chattanooga Travel Inspiration Magazine: showcase your business in a resource distributed to 100,000 travelers.

11.1 million visitors spend $1.8 billion in Chattanooga annually. Let's make sure your business is part of their journey. Space is limited. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/4xAnoau

Questions? Email Mia Goodwin, [email protected]

Co-Op Marketing Let’s do this together. The seasonal co-op match is a great way to stretch your marketing dollars and get your event/attraction/restaurant/hotel in front of our drive markets as they’re planning to travel.