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Find plum pieces of art and more at the Plum Nelly Shop & Gallery. This hidden gem sparkles with original artisan jewelry and gifts. Founder Fannie Mennen named her shop after friends who drove to her home in its beginning and remarked, “Fannie, your place is plum out of Tennessee and nearly out of Georgia!"

Visit the Bessie Smith Cultural Center to see African American cultural arts and entertainment. The landmark destination showcases exciting art exhibits, concerts and work shops. It's also home to the prestigious African American Museum and Heritage Festival.

Don’t monkey around! Go to the Chattanooga Zoo, located in Warner Park in downtown Chattanooga. The 13-acre wild adventure is all about bringing people and animals up close and personal through ground-breaking exhibits and attractions with fun and memorable wildlife education. See amazing animals, attend special events and even become a zoo volunteer!