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The Tennessee Smokehouse Nestled Behind A Gas Station That Outsmokes Every Local Favorite
Sometimes the best food hides in the most unexpected places, and Shuford’s Smokehouse in Chattanooga proves this point perfectly. Tucked behind what used to be a gas station on Signal Mountain Road, this unassuming spot serves up some of the finest barbecue Tennessee has to offer. With slow-cooked meats...
coosavalleynews.com
Rome Little Theatre Celebrates One Year of PLAYSPACE with a Reading of The Art of Dining
Rome Little Theatre is excited to celebrate one year of PLAYSPACE, their table read series, on Monday, January 12, 2026, with a reception for guests and a reading of ‘The Art of Dining,’ written by Tina Howe. Join Rome Little Theatre for a fun, interactive experience where YOU...
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Chattanooga Lookout Wild Film Festival!
Grab your popcorn and your sense of adventure, friends!. Steve Rogers is back with the Lookout Wild Film Festival—a celebration of the great outdoors and the folks who love it. This festival shines a spotlight on stories that’ll make you want to lace up your boots and head for...
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New Year’s Fireworks Show Returns Next Week
Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation are partnering to help usher in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks show. This marks the fourth consecutive year Atrium Health Floyd has presented the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza, and now Harbin Clinic joins the festivities through its strategic combination with Atrium Health Floyd.
stuckattheairport.com
Some big things to see in 2026
We’re easing into 2026 with a look back at some favorite very big things. In 2026, the Stuck at the Airport attractions team hopes to visit the The Lodge Museum of Cast Iron in South Pittsburg, Tennessee (south of Chattanooga) to lay eyes on what may be the World’s Largest Cast Iron Skillet.
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Annual Polar Plunge Returns to Cave Spring on New Year’s Day
The City of Cave Spring is inviting residents and visitors to ring in the New Year with one of the community’s most anticipated traditions: the Annual Polar Plunge at Rolater Park. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. until noon at Rolater Park...
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Local Elvis Concert to Ring in New Year for a Good Cause
Got any plans to ring in 2026? Why not celebrate with the King of Rock’ N’ Roll on New Year’s Eve?. “At 8 o’clock, we have the Elvis Concert at the Rome City Auditorium,” said Kristi Kent with the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism. “This is going to be a lot of fun. It’s an all-ages show, of course. It’s going to be a good family concert.”
chattanoogapulse.com
The Search For The Best Tacos In Town Takes Us To El Cactus Mexican Grille
This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us to El Cactus Mexican Grille. Okay, technically it’s in Fort Oglethorpe off Battlefield Parkway, but it’s a place I frequently dine at. It’s next to the Super Walmart that has the Smart Style inside where...
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polktoday.com
Santa visits Aragon City Hall to spread cheer ahead of Christmas
St. Nick is working on the final preparations before his big midnight ride across the globe, but he had at least one more stop to make in Polk County before Christmas. Aragon City Hall played host to both Santa and that pesky Grinch during the final event before the holidays at hosted by the City of Aragon.
Rome News-Tribune
Rome High School Wind Ensemble brings holiday music to Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Rome was treated to Christmas and holiday music Thursday, Dec. 18, as the Rome High School Wind Ensemble performed during the club’s luncheon meeting. The ensemble, made up of the school’s advanced and mastery band students, played a mix of traditional and nontraditional selections, including a new piece titled “Winterscape” and a “really, really beautiful arrangement” of “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” according to Rome High School director of bands Thomas (Tab) Brown, who presented the program. “This is our wind ensemble,” Brown said. “When we do our state assessment in the spring, they’ll be playing college and professional level literature for a panel of evaluators in the state, and that gives you an idea of just the level of difficulty, and then also the talent and the determination they have to be able to pull that off.” Brown said he is proud of the students’ progress and enthusiasm. “The kids are excited, always excited, to come and play for all of you,” he said of the annual outing to the club’s location at Coosa Country Club. He also emphasized that the program’s success is a team effort, thanking Rome City Schools Superintendent Eric Holland
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Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Returns to Coolidge Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga’s Division of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy is inviting the community to ring in the New Year at Chattanooga’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2025 at Coolidge Park. This free event will bring in holiday festivities,...
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Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Announces NYE Celebration Lineup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors has announced the 2026 New Year’s Eve celebration lineup that will occur at Coolidge Park on December 31. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to midnight and feature kids activities along with a firework celebration. The celebration is free...
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Start the new year off with a scary good time at Dread Hollow!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – While the holiday season features lots of merry moments and holiday cheer, it doesn’t hurt to change up the holiday routine with a great fright!. The best haunted house in Chattanooga, Dread Hollow, is bringing back their New Year’s Nightmare special event which features...