Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:48:18 +0000 Top Events Happening in Chattanooga this Weekend https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/weekend-top-5/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Weekend Top 5: August 29 - August 31

Looking for things to do in Chattanooga this weekend? We did the digging so you can do the fun stuff!

Three Star Revival and Et Cetera

Friday, August 29 | 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M | Songbirds

Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
Standing Show

Get ready for a high-energy

]]> What to Do in Chattanooga during the World of Bluegrass Music Festival https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/what-to-do-in-chattanooga-during-the-world-of-bluegrass-music-festival/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/what-to-do-in-chattanooga-during-the-world-of-bluegrass-music-festival/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/what-to-do-in-chattanooga-during-the-world-of-bluegrass-music-festival/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a born-and-raised local, get ready—Chattanooga is about to come alive with the sounds of bluegrass! For the first time ever, the IBMA World of Bluegrass is pickin’ its way to the Scenic City this September 16–20, and you won’t want to miss a beat of their

]]> Live Music and Local Impact: A Night Out at Chattanooga’s Historic Songbirds https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/live-music-and-local-impact-a-night-out-at-chattanoogas-historic-songbirds/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A Background on Songbirds

Songbirds offers a one-of-a-kind experience for music lovers. Originally known as the Songbirds Guitar Museum, it opened in 2018 inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo. Like many other businesses, it was forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Songbirds

]]> Dive into Chattanooga's Art Scene at the UTC Fine Arts Center https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/dive-into-chattanoogas-art-scene-at-the-utc-fine-arts-center/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/dive-into-chattanoogas-art-scene-at-the-utc-fine-arts-center/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/dive-into-chattanoogas-art-scene-at-the-utc-fine-arts-center/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

About the UTC’s Fine Art Center

Chattanooga is a city full of locally made art, with murals and sculptures scattered throughout, constantly drawing people in to explore its vibrant and ever-growing art scene. Yet, one gem that often gets overlooked is the Fine Arts Center at the University of

]]> Music Venues https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/music-venues/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/music-venues/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/music-venues/ Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Chattanooga's music culture is thriving. And there are plenty of places to enjoy live music. Whether your thing is soulful singer/songwriters, classic rock n’ roll, jazz, hip hop, or dance parties, there’s a music venue for you to experience in Chattanooga.

]]> Make Music Day Chattanooga: All the City’s a Stage https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/make-music-day/ Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Ever dreamed of a day when music fills the streets, parks, and museums – all for free? That dream will come to reality on June 21 during Make Music Day!

The History of Make Music Day

Make Music Day originated in France in 1982, with the name Fête de la Musique. A French minister did a survey

]]> Tennessee Songwriters Week Events Happening in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tennessee-songwriters-week/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tennessee-songwriters-week/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/tennessee-songwriters-week/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500

What is Tennessee Songwriters Week?

Tennessee Songwriters Week is spearheaded by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism. This event supports local music venues but also encourages songwriters to share their original work, fostering Tennessee's

]]> Find Live Music + Southern Barbecue at Puckett’s Restaurant https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-live-music-southern-barbecue-at-pucketts-restaurant/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-live-music-southern-barbecue-at-pucketts-restaurant/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/find-live-music-southern-barbecue-at-pucketts-restaurant/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Savor Southern Barbeque Tradition and Chattanooga’s Vibrant Live Music

Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, Puckett’s is a perfect spot to enjoy the sounds of live music while indulging in delicious southern cuisine. This treasured restaurant chain started as a small-town grocery store in

]]> Christmas Music In Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/christmas-music-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/christmas-music-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/christmas-music-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500

The end of the year means twinkling lights, smoke-filled chimneys, and a feeling of magic in the air. The holidays bring a sense of joy and wonder to people of all ages. Celebrate the season in Chattanooga with a variety of live Christmas music that is sure to put you and your family in the holiday

]]> The Levitt BLOC Music Series Returns to Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-levitt-bloc-music-series-returns-to-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-levitt-bloc-music-series-returns-to-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/the-levitt-bloc-music-series-returns-to-chattanooga/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400

If you're looking to dive into Chattanooga’s local culture, the Levitt BLOC Music Series is a great event to experience. Sunday afternoons in September, this initiative brings free outdoor concerts to neighborhoods across the city, creating vibrant gathering spots filled with live music and

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