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Museums:

Chattanooga is home to the Hunter Museum of Art. The mission of the American Art Museum is to "engage our diverse audiences in active dialogues about the importance, meaning, and relevance of American Art through: preservation, growth, and interpretation of its exemplary collection; challenging, wide-ranging, and interactive exhibitions; compelling and innovative educational programs; an exciting, thought provoking, and enjoyable museum experience; and a commitment to inclusion, diversity. and openness." The Hunter Museum's primary focus on "American art from the Colonial period to the present day, including paintings, works on paper, sculpture, photography, mixed media, furniture, and contemporary studio glass covering a range of style and periods." The Hunter Museum is an environment that encourages diversity, learning, exploration, and deeper thought, and it makes an incredible impression on the human heart and mind.

Another interesting museum that has made a place in Chattanooga, TN is the Creative Discovery Museum. This museum takes pride in the fact that it is "one of the top children's museums in the country." In 2019, the Creative Discovery Museum was a finalist for a Small Business Award. The Museum is located at 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. There are many events throughout the year. A few of the permanent exhibits include the Barsamian Sculpture, where "the scientific principle persistence of vision to trick the eye into seeing a sculpture in animation," will catch your eye, the Corner Clinic, where "children can become more comfortable with doctor visits by letting them explore a realistic doctor's office," and the Excavation Station, where children are encouraged to "grab a shovel and start digging in a large-scale sand pit to find answers."

Arts and Literature:

The Memorial Auditorium, also known as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, is located at 399 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402. It was built "between 1922 and 1924 by John Parks, General Contractors, and was designed by the architect R.H. Hunt, who designed the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga."

Attractions:

The Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park is located at 301 North Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Hours of operation are 9:00 AM-5:00 PM everyday. In 1937, the first small exhibit was "established with the construction of a 4x6' cage for two Rhesus Monkeys." The Zoo has since grown incredibly, as in 2017, "the Zoo kicked off the year with the announcement of the Kits and Cubs Program, which is a unique early childhood learning program designed specifically for the youngest of animal lovers." And in May of 2017, "the Zoo broke ground to expand the Corcovado Jungle exhibit adding six new outdoor and six new indoor exhibits to house small South American monkeys and mammals in June."

Cycling:

The city is home to the Chattanooga Bicycle Club. It was established in 1967 to "encourage and promote bicycle riding and safety, and to foster good relationships between cyclists and motorists by demonstrating courtesy and respect the law." The Chattanooga Bicycle Club advocates for transportation, fitness, and recreation, as well as health and wellness.

This club is in relative with the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), Adventure Cycling, Bike Chattanooga, and Outdoor Chattanooga.

Running:

The Erlanger Half Marathon and Marathon have become a large part of the spring activities in Chattanooga in recent years. These events are orchestrated by the Chattanooga Sports Committee, and the half marathon course and marathon course are designed by the same group of runners. The course is subject to change throughout the years. The most recent marathon and half marathon were held on March 3, 2019.

Public Transit:

The Chattanooga Department of Transportation has a mission "to make efficient transportation viable for all commuters- cyclists, pedestrians, transit users, and motorists while enhancing multi-use public spaces for all people." Chattanooga favors public transit, as the opening lines on the TDOT website read: "Sit back, relax, and let someone else deal with the traffic. Compared to driving, public transportation is less expensive, safer, and better for the environment. It reduces traffic congestion, saves energy, and benefits the communities it serves." Public transportation is available everywhere in Tennessee in every county.