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William Crawford

Ashley Vorenkamp

Jason Hickey

Yasmeen Crawford

Aaron Stewart

Kristi Camp

Jeremy Harrell

Caroline's friend since taking piano lessons together at 7 years old.

Molly Whitney

Brian O'Connor 

Erica Lee

Ryan Taber

Linda Harris

Levi Stewart, Max Stewart, and Liam Harrell

Caroline's college roommate who will be celebrating in spirit from Denver with her newborn!

Sara Ball

Lucy Harrell, Kennedy Stewart, and Lola Harrell 

Caroline’s PT school classmate and roommate 

Maci Kacal

Wedding Party

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There are plenty of options nearby, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, cabins in the woods, and on VRBO/Airbnb. Whether you prefer something simple or more tucked away, you’ll find a spot that suits your style. Here are a few recommendations to get you started.

Want to stay within walking distance of the wedding ceremony and reception? Escape to The Overlook Village, a serene retreat nestled on 74 picturesque acres in&nbsp;Wildwood, Georgia. With the tranquil sounds of Lookout Creek and stunning mountain views, our idyllic property offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and natural beauty. Explore our peaceful walking trails on site or take a short drive to see waterfalls and scenic canyons on Lookout Mountain. Relax in the beautiful setting of our tiny home village and have easy access to the most popular attractions in nearby Chattanooga. *If interested in booking - mention you are with the Young/Crawford wedding for a discount* **As of July 2025 - one cabin left to book**

The Overlook Village

Nestled between the Tennessee River and the foothills of Appalachia sits The Hotel Chalet. Anchor to the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo, the hotel offers an air of nostalgia replete with first class accommodations.

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

Featuring a fitness center, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located in Chattanooga, 1.4 miles from Tennessee Aquarium and 2.3 miles from Chattanooga Zoo. The property is around 4.2 miles from Lookout Mountain, 1.3 miles from Hunter Museum of American Art and 4 miles from Ruby Falls. The property provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, all rooms have a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a seating area. Guest rooms feature a safety deposit box. An à la carte, continental or American breakfast is served at the property. A business center is at guests' disposal at the accommodation. Tennessee Riverpark is 6.6 miles from Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, while Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 7.8 miles away. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 8.1 miles from the property.

Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

This Chattanooga, Tennessee hotel is located on the very edge of Southside next to City Center. The Southside is a center for entertainment, arts, culture, and nightlife. Bustling with pedestrians and public art sprinkled around Main Street, Southside is a Chattanooga tourist destination. Free Wi-Fi, a 50-inches flat-screen satellite TV, and a desk are included in all modern guest rooms at this Central Tennessee Chattanoogan hotel. Accessible rooms are available. The Chattanoogan Hotel offers guest parking for $12.00 (self) and $20.00 (valet). For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, the hotel offers an array of delicious restaurants including Noogan’s Coffee Market, Forge, Stills Mash Bourbon Bar and High Rail, the rooftop bar and space. Rooms service is available for breakfast and dinner as well. The on-site fitness center features cardio equipment and weights up to 75lbs. The Spa at the Chattanoogan is the on property full service spa to pamper our guests. Lookout Mountain is 6 miles away. The property is within 4 miles from Ruby Falls and 8 miles from Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park. The Tennessee Aquarium is less than 1 miles away.

The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Located within 1.3 miles of Tennessee Aquarium and 2.5 miles of Chattanooga Zoo, La Quinta Inn &amp; Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown/South has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chattanooga. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 miles from Hunter Museum of American Art, a 6-minute walk from Coker Tire Museum and 1.1 miles from Creative Discovery Museum. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All rooms at the hotel come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Guests at La Quinta Inn &amp; Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown/South can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. The reception at the accommodation can provide tips on the area. Lookout Mountain is 4.3 miles from La Quinta Inn &amp; Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown/South, while Ruby Falls is 4 miles from the property. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 8.1 miles away.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown/South

Located adjacent to the convention center, this Tennessee hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar. Guests will be in the heart of the Business District and a 5-minute drive from the Tennessee Aquarium. A flat-screen TV with an electronic device plug-in panel, a refrigerator, desk and ergonomic chair are included in rooms at this downtown Chattanooga Marriott. Coffee-making facilities are also provided. Free shuttle service to area attractions is provided to all guests throughout their stay at Chattanooga Marriott Downtown. Complimentary WiFi is available in public areas and is available for a fee in guest rooms. The Table South Kitchen Bar offers classic American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy lighter fare with fresh-brewed coffee at Lookout Café or watch sports with drinks from the full-service bar at The Bar at Table South. Guests can explore a 145-foot underground waterfall 3.7 mi away at Ruby Falls or visit the Creative Discovery Museum 13 mi away. Local artisans and boutiques are within a 10-minute walk from the hotel at Warehouse Row.

Chattanooga Marriott Downtown

Located in Chattanooga in the Tennessee Region, 2953 feet from Tennessee Aquarium, The Westin Chattanooga features an outdoor heated pool with cabanas and fitness center. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, as well as a business center. Dry cleaning services are available. Lookout Mountain is 5.9 mi from The Westin Chattanooga, while Warehouse Row is 2625 feet away. Ruby Falls is 4.2 mi from The Westin Chattanooga.

The Westin Chattanooga

Set in Chattanooga, The Read House Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is less than 0.6 mi from Tennessee Aquarium and a 5-minute drive from the University of Tennessee. Lookout Mountain is 3.1 mi away. A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in every room of this Chattanooga hotel as well as free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower. Read House Chattanooga can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 5.6 mi from the accommodations, while Creative Discovery Museum is a 9-minute walk from the property. The property is 2.5 mi from Ruby Falls and 5 mi from Tennessee Riverpark and 0.7 mi from Hunter Museum of American Art. The nearest airport is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, 6.2 mi from the property.

The Read House Hotel

Featuring a bar, The Dwell Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels is located in Chattanooga in the Tennessee region, a 18-minute walk from Tennessee Aquarium and 2 miles from Chattanooga Zoo. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Guest rooms at The Dwell Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels are equipped with a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at The Dwell Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chattanooga, like hiking, fishing and cycling. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Hunter Museum of American Art, Coker Tire Museum and Creative Discovery Museum. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 7.5 miles away.

The Dwell Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

The ideally situated Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Chattanooga/Downtown, less than a half mile from Tennessee Aquarium, features an outdoor pool and gym. Rooms offer cable TV with HBO and free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms provide desks and seating areas. They also include ironing facilities, hairdryers and coffee makers. Chattanooga/Downtown Hampton Inn and Suites serves a breakfast buffet and offers guests a 24-hour business center and meeting facilities. The hotel is within a half mile of Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Riverwalk and Chattanooga Ghost Tours. Hampton Inn Chattanooga is one mile from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga/Downtown

Located in Chattanooga, a 4-minute walk from Tennessee Aquarium, The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Chattanooga Zoo is 1.9 miles away and Lookout Mountain is 6 miles from the hotel. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte or an American breakfast. At The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation has a terrace. Guests at The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chattanooga, like hiking. There's an on-site bar and guests can also use the business area. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Hunter Museum of American Art, Walnut Street Bridge and Chattanooga Riverwalk. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 7.5 miles away.

The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection

Located in three turn-of-the-century homes overlooking the Tennessee River, Bluff View Inn offers Chattanooga's premier Bed &amp; Breakfast accommodations. Seamlessly blending modern convenience and historical beauty, Bluff View Inn provides a relaxing retreat with an array of restaurants, activities and attractions at your fingertips. Located within walking distance of popular downtown attractions such as the Hunter Museum of American Art, Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theatre, Southern Belle, Coolidge Park and Walnut Street Bridge, Bluff View Inn is the perfect destination for those wanting to experience all that Downtown Chattanooga has to offer. Best of all, your room is just steps away from the excellent dining, shopping and recreation options of Bluff View Art District and the beautiful 12-mile RiverWalk path.

Bluff View Inn

A Top-Rated Luxury Bed &amp; Breakfast Atop Lookout Mountain

Chanticleer Inn Bed & Breakfast

Travel

A Few of our Favorite Restaurants

<a href="https://www.rosecombbar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Rosecomb</a>Great spot for cocktails or food nestled in a cottage in the North Shore <a href="https://www.oddstorybrewing.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oddstory</a>Family friendly brewery with a large outdoor space <a href="https://2ndamerican.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2nd American Restaurant</a>Modern upscale American fare. Best mashed potatoes in the city. <a href="https://www.callioperestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calliope</a>Our annual anniversary dinner. Make sure you get the whipped feta with honey and pita. <a href="https://www.mainstreetmeatschatt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Main Street Meats</a>Small space that serves a great steak. Come early, or go for lunch! <a href="https://www.oldmanriverschatt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Man Rivers</a>A recent addition to the food scene here, the menu changes frequently but everything is delicious. <a href="https://clumpies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clumpies Ice Cream</a>Our favorite local ice cream. Ryan usually gets vanilla, while Caroline goes with one of the seasonal featured creations. <a href="https://www.tremonttavern.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tremont Tavern</a>Our friendly neighborhood bar. We enjoy walking down the hill from our house for dinner and a drink. Walking back up after - not so much. <a href="https://basecampcha.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basecamp</a>Easy, casual dining with a great river view on their outdoor deck. Kids and dogs welcome. <a href="https://www.riverstdeli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">River Street Deli</a>The closest Chattanooga has to a New York deli experience. <a href="https://keystonechatt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keystone</a>Takeout-only option to grab a breakfast burrito or sandwich and walk along the river. <a href="https://www.southernsqueeze.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southern Squeeze</a>Vegetarian cafe with huge variety of salads and smoothies. <a href="https://www.whiskeythiefchattanooga.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whiskey Thief</a>Rooftop cocktails with the best view in downtown. <a href="https://www.elsiesdaughters.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elsie's Daughter</a>Beautiful indoor/outdoor restaurant perfect for a good meal or a few drinks and appetizers with friends.

Hiking and Trails

It's the Scenic City for a reason. Lookout Mountain to the south and Signal Mountain to the north provide great trails for hiking, running, and biking. <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/sunset-rock-via-cravens-house-trail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunset Rock</a><a href="https://lookoutmountainconservancy.org/explore/guild-hardy-trail/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guild trail</a><a href="https://reflectionriding.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reflection Riding</a><a href="https://chattanooga.gov/things-to-do/greenways-trails/stringers-ridge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stringer's Ridge</a><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/snoopers-rock-trail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Snooper's Rock</a><a href="https://www.southernoutings.com/tennessee-riverwalk-in-chattanooga/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Riverwalk</a><a href="https://outdoorchattanooga.com/south-chickamauga-creek/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">South Chick Greenway</a>

Things to do in Chattanooga

<a href="https://tnaqua.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tennessee Aquarium</a>A world class aquarium right in downtown Chattanooga <a href="https://choochoo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chattanooga Choo Choo</a>Can't visit Chattanooga without stopping by the iconic Choo Choo. An old train station converted into an outdoor space, restaurants, and shopping center. <a href="https://thewoodshoplisteningroom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Woodshop</a>Bar in St. Elmo that serve's as home base for Caroline's weekly runs on Lookout. Also the spot to catch local jazz and bluegrass bands up close and personal. <a href="https://chattanooga.gov/things-to-do/parks/coolidge-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coolidge Park and Frazier Ave</a>Coolidge park stretches along the river on the north side, while Frazier Ave offers a bunch of small shops and restaurants. You can easily kill an afternoon wandering around this area. <a href="https://www.highpointclimbing.com/locations/downtown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Climbing</a> <a href="https://synergyclimbingandninja.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gyms</a>Chattanooga is known for its world class rock climbing, but if you don't want to venture out into the mountains just yet High Point and Synergy have you covered. <a href="https://bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluff View Art District</a> / <a href="https://www.huntermuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hunter Art Museum</a>Tour the wonderful Hunter Art Museum and then wander along the sculpture garden, shops, and cafes that surround it.

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