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

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

Just because you’re traveling to a new city doesn’t mean you have to cancel your run. But let’s be real, finding safe and interesting places to run in a new city can be more exhausting than the run itself. Look no further for your guide to running in Chattanooga.

Welcome to Chattanooga, where the

Telling the Story of a Nation, One Work of Art at a Time

While art is a universal language, art museums are where that language becomes a conversation—cultural sanctuaries where history, creativity, and human expression converge. The Hunter Museum of American Art is a cultural treasure in the

Festival History:

The 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) is a cornerstone of Chattanooga's vibrant arts scene and will be celebrating its silver jubilee (or 25th anniversary) in April. With roots dating back to 1986, the Association for Visual Arts (AVA), was tasked with "animating" downtown

Chattanooga’s vibrant culture is enriched by artists like Isaac Duncan III, whose large-scale sculptures bring stories of heritage, resilience, and creativity to life. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, and of Caribbean descent, Duncan’s artistic journey led him from the University of Notre Dame to the

The Chattanooga Art + Climate Project is a unique initiative from ArtsBuild, spearheaded by Briana Jones, that brings together creative minds to address one of the most pressing issues of our time—climate change. This project, supported by the Lyndhurst Foundation, highlights the intersection of art

A Rich History

Perched along the Tennessee River, Chattanooga's Bluff View Art District is a captivating enclave of art, history, and cultural gems. Established in the early 1990s by Dr. Charles and Mary Portera, this district has transformed from a collection of historic buildings into a vibrant

4 Bridges Arts Festival hosted by The Association for Visual Arts

The 4 Bridges Arts Festival (4BAF) is set to unfold from April 19 to 21, 2024, at the First Horizon Pavilion in Chattanooga. This festival is a celebration of artistic expression and community exchange. The Association for Visual

If you’ve visited the Scenic City, you’ve probably noticed a variety of public art pieces scattered around town. You can find plenty of sculptures, decorated alleyways, temporary exhibits, and murals if you know where to look. If you need help finding some of Chattanooga’s most eye-catching wall