View of Ruby Falls inside Lookout Mountain. The South is filled with natural wonders, from dramatic gorges and massive cave systems to beautiful wetlands and pristine beaches. If you find yourself in ...

Near the southeastern border of Tennessee lies the stunning riverside town of Chattanooga — crowned North America's first National Park City in April 2025. Over the years, Chattanooga has made a name ...

The private collection of fossils discovered decades ago in Lookout Mountain Cave prompted a significant new partnership between Ruby Falls and the East Tennessee State University Center of Excellence ...

Note: This story was updated on Feb. 7 to correct the size of the event space and the years when the space was formerly used for summertime dances.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gin Phillips about "Ruby Falls." Her new novel begins in 1928 Chattanooga when a man discovers a mysterious underground cavern with a massive waterfall.

Ruby Falls is one of those places that stays with you long after you leave. Tucked more than 1,000 feet beneath Lookout Mountain in East Tennessee, this underground waterfall pairs dramatic cave ...