{"id":77705,"date":"2026-06-17T07:46:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/?p=77705"},"modified":"2026-06-17T11:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:02:38","slug":"explore-the-city-with-a-chattanooga-passport-from-the-utc-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2026\/06\/explore-the-city-with-a-chattanooga-passport-from-the-utc-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the city with a Chattanooga Passport\u00a0from the UTC Library\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"462\" data-attachment-id=\"77716\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2026\/06\/explore-the-city-with-a-chattanooga-passport-from-the-utc-library\/fb-post\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,630\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"FB Post\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?fit=880%2C462&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-77716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?resize=880%2C462&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Graphic promoting the UTC Library's Chattanooga Passport program. The design resembles a passport page with the words &quot;Chattanooga Passport&quot; in large blue lettering and stamped-style graphics referencing participating attractions, including Chattanooga Audubon Society, Paradise Garden and Ruby Falls. The UTC Library logo appears in the upper left corner.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?resize=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?resize=768%2C403&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?resize=800%2C420&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?resize=580%2C305&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/FB-Post.png?resize=610%2C320&amp;ssl=1 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chattanooga has no shortage of things to do.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library is making it easier for students, faculty and staff to explore all the city has to offer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/library\/services\/library-of-things\/chattanooga-passport\"><strong>Chattanooga Passport<\/strong><\/a> program, members of the UTC community can check out passes to some of the area\u2019s most popular attractions, including the Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga Zoo, Ruby Falls, Chattanooga Theatre <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Centre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Chattanooga Football Club.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe\u2019re a community-engaged University,\u201d said Katie Gohn, collection services department head in the UTC Library. \u201cWe want students to get out and experience Chattanooga.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gohn said the program grew out of the library\u2019s ongoing efforts to support student wellness and create opportunities for engagement outside the classroom.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe know that a lot of our students\u2014and faculty and staff\u2014may not have extra money laying around to take advantage of all the cool things the community has to offer,\u201d <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">she said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The campus community can reserve passes through the UTC Library and check them out at the circulation desk using their Mocs ID. Depending on the attraction, passes may include admission for families, groups of friends or individual performances and events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Current Chattanooga Passport offerings include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Audubon Acres Pass: Admission for up to two adults and four children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chattanooga Football Club (Student Pass): Admission for up to five students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chattanooga Football Club (Faculty\/Staff Pass): Admission for two adults and up to four children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chattanooga Symphony &amp; Opera: Admission for up to two adults and four children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chattanooga Theatre Centre: Admission for up to four individuals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chattanooga Zoo Pass: Admission for up to two adults and four children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hunter Museum of American Art: UTC students can purchase a discounted annual membership for $15, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">which provides<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> unlimited admission for one year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paradise Garden: Admission for up to four adults.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ruby Falls Pass: Admission to the Cave Walk to Ruby Falls for two adults and two children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tennessee Aquarium Pass: Admission for two adults. Additional guests are subject to standard admission fees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tivoli Theatre Foundation: Admission for up to two individuals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gohn said many of the organizations involved immediately saw value in helping connect UTC students, faculty and staff with experiences throughout Chattanooga. 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