Chattanooga Convention Center

Thank You for a Successful 2024 Chattanooga Tourism Summit! "It Starts With a Visit" As we reflect on this year's Chattanooga Tourism Summit, we are overwhelmed with gratitude towards each and every one of the industry professionals who joined us. Your enthusiasm and commitment to enhancing our tourism landscape make us incredibly proud to be your stewards. Special thanks to our keynote panelists, Laura Libby from Miles Partnership, Zeek Coleman from Tourism Economics, and John David, STS , whose insights into the dynamic role of tourism in shaping our community were invaluable. Chattanooga Tourism Company CEO Barry White said it: "Let's invite the world to Chattanooga!" And is there a better possible emcee than our own Donna Elle Harrison? We think not! A special thanks to presenters April Cameron, Emily Mack and Darik Dawes. Finally, thanks to everybody on the Chattanooga Tourism Co. staff, LEO Events, Helm Projects and Chattanooga Convention Center who made this event happen. And to our sponsors: EPB, First Horizon Bank, Miles Partnership, Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., Chattanooga Airport, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc., LEO Events, Truist, Chattanooga Convention Center and Chattanooga Times Free Press Stay tuned for more updates and professional development opportunities. Here’s to continuing to grow together and making Chattanooga a top destination for visitors worldwide! Photos by Dan Henry

We were pleased to host the annual Chattanooga Tourism Summit yesterday morning! Keenan Daniels was there rocking the mic 🎤 and we heard about tourism in our city continuing to increase. If you haven’t been to our beautiful city, it is time you visit!

🗓️ Counting the days until the Bessie Smith Legacy Gala on October 19th at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look as I sign the certificates of authenticity for each award and include the “how to care for your sculpture” instructions. I’m also preparing each award’s custom storage box, carefully lining it with packing foam tailored to protect these special statuettes. Can’t wait for these pieces to be presented! 🎟️ Contact Bessie Smith Cultural Center to get your tickets!! #BessieSmithLegacy #alexpaullozasculpture #sculpture #BehindTheScenes #bts #ChattanoogaArt #SculptureCare #countdown #gala #award

From one iconic bridge to another! ✈️ Take off from CHA and land in the Big Apple. 🍎 Your direct, easy and convenient urban adventure starts on October 8. Book your flight today at flyCHA.com! #flyCHA #ExploreNY #Delta

What a terrific few days we had in beautiful Chattanooga at THTA's record-setting Governors Conference on Tourism, which brought together over 600 of the state's tourism leaders! We celebrated so many highlights of Tennessee's tourism success, including Governor Lee touting our new BikeTN initiative and the Mega Event Fund’s inaugural recipients. I'm particularly proud of our rural successes, like Grundy County, and so many others creative and hard work that has led Tennessee to becoming the fastest growing Top 40 state! We also celebrated our exciting new direct international flight with Iceland Air. It was an honor to have Fred Dixon, the new CEO of Brand USA keynote our opening session. His enthusiasm for Tennessee's potential to attract more international visitors is truly inspiring. Choosing his hometown state for his first Governor's Tourism Conference in the U.S. speaks volumes about Tennessee's bright future on the global stage. A huge thank you to Barry White, CDME, IOM from Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Sara Beth Urban and her team at the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association for making this event an incredible experience. Here's to continued growth and collaboration in Tennessee tourism!

We would like to wish Jeannine a very Happy Birthday! Jeannine has been with the CCC for over 20 years and does a wonderful job, she is appreciated for all she does. 🎂🥳

Today Habitat for Humanity will hold their Annual Fundraising Luncheon #RaisetheRoof, doors are open.

We welcome TN Governor’s Conference on Tourism to Chattanooga!

September 15-October 15, 2024 we celebrate and recognize the achievements of our Hispanic and Latino Americans. #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 #conventioncenterlife

We’re ready to welcome federal, state and local partners to City of Chattanooga this week for our 2024 annual conference, #AdvancingAppalachia! 📍 Hundreds of Appalachian leaders will soon convene, connect, exchange ideas and hear guest speakers and expert insights on regional advancement. Until then, we're exploring downtown Chattanooga, paddling with Tennessee RiverLine and connecting with our co-host Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and other state partners. See y’all soon 👋