Blog https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:38:44 +0000 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

]]> 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

]]> A Brief Tour of Yellow Racket Records https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-brief-tour-of-yellow-racket-records/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-brief-tour-of-yellow-racket-records/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-brief-tour-of-yellow-racket-records/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400


The quaint Yellow Racket Records is located on the south side of Chattanooga, about nine minutes away from UTC’s campus. Founded in the fall of 2018 as an independent record label, owner Ben Vanderhart says the name came to him “like an epiphany,” inspired by his pet collie (whose portrait serves

]]> Journey Through Chattanooga at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bessie-smith-cultural-center/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bessie-smith-cultural-center/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/bessie-smith-cultural-center/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Chattanooga is a city full of history and vibrant culture. It is proud to be home to the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, a place that brings the city’s story to life. This iconic museum, named after talented blues singer, Bessie Smith, is a vital hub in Chattanooga for celebrating African American

]]> A Century of Memories: Celebrating 100 Years of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-century-of-memories-celebrating-100-years-of-the-soldiers-and-sailors-memorial-auditorium/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-century-of-memories-celebrating-100-years-of-the-soldiers-and-sailors-memorial-auditorium/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/a-century-of-memories-celebrating-100-years-of-the-soldiers-and-sailors-memorial-auditorium/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Now over a century old, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium is gearing up for another incredible season of Theater. Crafted by Chattanooga’s most renowned architect R.H. Hunt, who also designed the opulent Tivoli Theatre, Memorial Auditorium opened its doors in February 1924, making 2024

]]> Experience Black Music Month in Chattanooga https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/experience-black-music-month-in-chattanooga/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/experience-black-music-month-in-chattanooga/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/experience-black-music-month-in-chattanooga/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Contemporary Chattanooga-based musicians are breathing fresh life into the music scene, ensuring that the rich musical heritage of Chattanooga not only endures but continues to evolve and thrive. June is Black Music Month, so there is no better time to recognize and celebrate our African American

]]> Indulge in an Intimate Atmosphere and Roots Music at The Woodshop Listening Room https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/woodshop-listening-room/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/woodshop-listening-room/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/woodshop-listening-room/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400

The Woodshop Listening Room is a local venue and bar located in Chattanooga’s St. Elmo neighborhood. This unique venue boasts a cozy home-like atmosphere, comfy seating arrangements, and local live music.

The Woodshop's Charm

Unlike any other venue in Chattanooga, The Woodshop Listening Room has a

]]> Cherry Street Tavern: Your Go-To Spot for Emerging Artists and Live, Local Music https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cherry-street-tavern/ https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cherry-street-tavern/#comments https://www.visitchattanooga.com/blog/post/cherry-street-tavern/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Discovering Cherry Street Tavern

Looking for the music scene in Chattanooga? Want to be submerged with the locals? Need somewhere that won’t break the bank? Look no further, Cherry Street Tavern is the place to go.

Cherry Street Tavern has plenty of free shows year-round. If you’re not able to catch

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