Our hotel room block at The Read House, has now closed. Sorry you missed out!
We encourage you to check out some of Downtown Chattanooga's many other locations, including this list here.
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) offers flights to many major U.S. destinations, including hubs like Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport (DFW). CHA is only a 20-minute drive or 40-minute bus ride from downtown. Did you know, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport's Terminal is the first net zero energy airport in the country with a 3 megawatt solar array on site!
Airports in Atlanta, GA, and Nashville, TN, are both within a two-hour drive of the conference, and shuttles run from both airports directly to Chattanooga. To book a shuttle to and from your airport, we recommend using Groome Transportation -- please book your shuttle in advance once you know your flight details, so that they can reserve enough shuttles for the demand. You can do this on Groome's website, or you can easily call (423) 954-1400 to speak with a representative to book your shuttle. From Groome's drop off point in Chattanooga, you can take a quick rideshare into downtown 10 minutes away.
You can also take Megabus to Chattanooga from either Downtown Atlanta or Downtown Nashville. This is not ideal from those city airports, but if you happen to be staying in Atlanta or Nashville on either end of your stay in Chattanooga, this is an option you could consider.
Both cities offer a variety of attractions to take in before or after the conference, and the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest, with flights serving every continent.
Once you arrive in Downtown Chattanooga you are in very walkable territory, and all of the Placemaking Week venues will be located nearby. Additionally, a free, all electric, CARTA shuttle bus makes a loop through the downtown every 5 minutes, and the city's bike share system, Bike Chattanooga, can provide even greater flexibility. Once on site, follow these instructions to find a Bike Chattanooga dock using either Transit App or Cycle Finder.
Transportation will be provided for most conference related activities taking place outside of the general downtown area.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Placemaking Week, please review our sponsorship package or email Rebecca Weiser for more information. Do you have another way to support the event? We want to hear from you too!
