Water. It hugs the shore, inspires creativity, floats our boats, and soothes our souls. On the banks of the beautiful Tennessee River, discover Chattanooga’s waterfront. There are river parks, river walks and attractions you won’t find anywhere else in the country — all within strolling distance. Come explore the Chattanooga waterfront, where you’re just a short walk from the Tennessee Aquarium, the Hunter Museum of American Art, and the beginning of the Trail of Tears. Read More >

The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport offers many of the same amenities as our nation’s larger airports with the luxury of avoiding the long lines and crowds. Downtown Chattanooga is only a 15-minute drive from the airport, and five rental car carriers are conveniently located throughout Chattanooga for timely returns and pick-ups. Taxi service for the airport is $16.00 each way.

Six airlines provide nonstop service from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Memphis, Washington, DC and Houston. Amenities include the Tennessee Diner, Gifts and News, easily accessible flight tracker displays, and the Scenic City Sky Center. The Scenic City Sky Center is available for your business needs, including complimentary local phone calls, data ports, various newspapers, snacks and beverages, and a comfortable television viewing area featuring CNN, MSNBC and ESPN. Other services available for a nominal fee include fax, copier, and internet access.

When planning your next meeting, consider the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport for timely and convenient travel without the hassle.

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Convention Center offers exceptional services in a one of the Southeast’s most dynamic cities. The ultramodern center offers 185,000 square feet of single-level space with 27 meeting rooms, a 100,000 square-foot exhibit hall, 11 loading docks and plenty of foyer space for networking. Wireless service is throughout the building.

Connecting and surrounding the convention center are 2,000 first class hotel rooms with an additional 7,000 rooms just 5-15 minutes away. The affordability of the center adds to the reason why the International Association of Exposition Managers Expo magazine rated Chattanooga 5^th in the nation for affordability in hotels and food and beverage.

With its unique design, superb food service and convenient location to downtown Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Convention Center is a perfect environment for any convention, meeting or event.

For the first time ever, the Tennessee Society for Association Executives (TSAE) will move its annual tradeshow out of Nashville for 2005.

Chattanooga, along with several other cities in Tennessee, presented proposals to the TSAE. Chattanooga was chosen for many reasons, but primarily for renewal along the waterfront. This is the perfect opportunity to show state associations that Chattanooga offers an abundance of amenities and world-class services.

"The Chattanooga hospitality community should be proud to know that our city was chosen over all other Tennessee cities to host the first event ever to be held outside of Nashville. This is a terrific opportunity to showcase all that's new" said Steve Genovesi, VP of Sales at the CACVB.

The TSAE's mission is to provide professional and personal growth opportunities for association executives. It assists hundreds of association executives and industry professionals in developing their skills and expanding their knowledge base by providing professional and personal development opportunities. From education sessions presented by lenders in the field and information-filled articles found in Association Connection to special interest groups, a listserv discussion group and advocacy efforts on the state and national level, TSAE exists to assist you in making the most of your profession.

Rock City Gardens unveiled expansion plans featuring structural changes to the property that will allow visitors quicker access to the park, three trail options to customize their experience, increased regional food offerings and a new pavilion for larger group gatherings.

Rock City’s expansion will begin at a newly created entry plaza. The landscaped entry will feature two fanciful period gatehouse structures where additional ticket sales windows will allow visitors faster entry and improved customer service for annual pass holders and groups.

The focal point of the Gardens’ gateway will be a water feature visible from inside and outside the park that combines water and fire into a fascinating display. Here visitors can enjoy Rock City’s famous homemade fudge, a variety of foods at the Big Rock Grill and western merchandise at the Western Shop.

The new three-trail concept allows visitors the option of customizing their experience. Heritage Trail will provide a two-way direct link between Gardens Gateway and Lover’s Leap, while interpreting the history of Rock City and winding through older trails not currently available to guests. This direct route to the legendary view of Seven States will give access to those unable to walk the entire Enchanted Trail.

A new and casual “Seven States” menu will be offered at Lover’s Leap. Expanded seating and tables will allow visitors to take in the legendary Seven States view and taste seven styles with a menu featuring specialties from neighboring states, such as Tennessee barbecue and Georgia peach cobbler.

The new special events pavilion features a stone fireplace and seating for groups up to 300. This may be utilized for company outings, family reunions, school and scout groups, and special entertainment functions.

The summer of 2005 saw record numbers of meetings for Chattanooga. Among the highlights were meetings from the Presbyterian Church’s Annual General Assembly, CLUB H.O.G., and Precept Ministries. Read More >