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When it comes to having fun in The Scenic City, options abound.

With a wide variety of celebrations and festivals each year, there’s always something exciting to experience in the Scenic City. From lively outdoor music festivals and cultural celebrations to highly anticipated sporting events and festive holiday traditions, Chattanooga has events sure to delight eager visitors and seasoned locals alike.

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  • August 2026

  • Sat 1
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    Chattanooga Margarita Festival

    August 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First Horizon Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Get ready to shake, stir, and be served at the Chattanooga Margarita Festival! With the purchase of general admission tickets, guests can enjoy 10 mini margaritas, local DJs, a photobooth,

  • Sun 2
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    National Farmers Market Week

    August 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    First Horizon Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Celebrate the farmers, growers, and food vendors who make the Chattanooga Market what it is at National Farmers Market Week. Grab your friends and loved ones and stock up on

  • Mon 3

    Ruby Sunshine’s Back to School Pancake Brunch

    August 3 @ 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Ruby Sunshine 405 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    To celebrate the return of school, Ruby Sunshine is hosting a pancake brunch for kids! During the event, kids will be able to decorate pancakes with a variety of edible

  • Thu 6
    Tarot card reading

    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    August 6 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Visit Nomia Modern Kitchen for $10 specialty martinis and $16 tuna tartare every Thursday evening. Guests can also enjoy complimentary tarot readings with King Astrology beginning at 6 p.m. on

  • Mon 10
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    Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    August 10 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Nomia Modern Kitchen every Monday from 5-10 p.m. for $2 oysters and half-off bottles of wine. Guests can also enjoy a featured wine by the glass for just $10.

  • Thu 13
    Tarot card reading

    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    August 13 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Visit Nomia Modern Kitchen for $10 specialty martinis and $16 tuna tartare every Thursday evening. Guests can also enjoy complimentary tarot readings with King Astrology beginning at 6 p.m. on

  • Sat 15

    Bingo for the Grove

    August 15 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Hunter Museum of American Art 10 Bluff View Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Inspired by the charm and glamour of an Italian summer, this year’s Bingo for the Grove theme, “La Dolce Vita,” promises an unforgettable evening with impact. Guests will enjoy a

    $200
  • Mon 17
    Pearls and Wine

    Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    August 17 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Nomia Modern Kitchen every Monday from 5-10 p.m. for $2 oysters and half-off bottles of wine. Guests can also enjoy a featured wine by the glass for just $10.

  • Thu 20
    Tarot card reading

    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    August 20 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Visit Nomia Modern Kitchen for $10 specialty martinis and $16 tuna tartare every Thursday evening. Guests can also enjoy complimentary tarot readings with King Astrology beginning at 6 p.m. on

  • Thu 20

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops
    Beignets & Brew  7019 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us at Beignets & Brew on third Thursdays at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) for a laid-back, fun session where you can dive into the art of poetry. Whether you’re looking to craft

    Free
  • Sat 22
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    Watermelon Festival

    August 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Watermelon Festival
    McDonald Farm 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek, TN, United States

    The third Annual Watermelon Festival invites attendees to enjoy a two-day event that’s packed with watermelon-themed fun. Held at Mcdonald Farm, the family-friendly festival will feature artisan vendors, refreshing watermelon

    $5
  • Sun 23
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    Watermelon Festival

    August 23 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Watermelon Festival
    McDonald Farm 16705 Coulterville Road, Sale Creek, TN, United States

    The third Annual Watermelon Festival invites attendees to enjoy a two-day event that’s packed with watermelon-themed fun. Held at Mcdonald Farm, the family-friendly festival will feature artisan vendors, refreshing watermelon

    $5
  • Mon 24
    Pearls and Wine

    Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    August 24 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Nomia Modern Kitchen every Monday from 5-10 p.m. for $2 oysters and half-off bottles of wine. Guests can also enjoy a featured wine by the glass for just $10.

  • Thu 27
    Tarot card reading

    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    August 27 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Visit Nomia Modern Kitchen for $10 specialty martinis and $16 tuna tartare every Thursday evening. Guests can also enjoy complimentary tarot readings with King Astrology beginning at 6 p.m. on

  • Sat 29
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    Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival

    August 29 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Tennessee Riverpark 4301 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    The Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival is returning to the Tennessee Riverpark on August 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Presented by EPB and DadBod Go, the festival will

    Free
  • Mon 31
    Pearls and Wine

    Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    August 31 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Nomia Modern Kitchen every Monday from 5-10 p.m. for $2 oysters and half-off bottles of wine. Guests can also enjoy a featured wine by the glass for just $10.

  • September 2026

  • Thu 3

    Noontunes 2026

    September 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Noontunes 2026
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week at Miller Park from 12pm - 1pm! Hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks

    Free
  • Thu 3
    Tarot card reading

    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    September 3 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Visit Nomia Modern Kitchen for $10 specialty martinis and $16 tuna tartare every Thursday evening. Guests can also enjoy complimentary tarot readings with King Astrology beginning at 6 p.m. on

  • Sat 5
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    The Ultimate Fall Fest

    September 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    The Colonnade 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA, United States

    September 5  Kick off the fall season at Ringgold’s most exciting seasonal celebration – The Ultimate Fall Fest! With the highly anticipated cake walk and pumpkin art contest, as well

  • Mon 7
    Pearls and Wine

    Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    September 7 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Nomia Modern Kitchen every Monday from 5-10 p.m. for $2 oysters and half-off bottles of wine. Guests can also enjoy a featured wine by the glass for just $10.

  • Thu 10

    Noontunes 2026

    September 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Noontunes 2026
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week at Miller Park from 12pm - 1pm! Hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks

    Free
  • Thu 10
    Tarot card reading

    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    September 10 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Visit Nomia Modern Kitchen for $10 specialty martinis and $16 tuna tartare every Thursday evening. Guests can also enjoy complimentary tarot readings with King Astrology beginning at 6 p.m. on

  • Sun 13
    Top Chef Graphic

    Chattanooga Top Chef

    September 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    First Horizon Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Get ready for one of the most exciting food events of the season — Chattanooga’s Top Chef is coming to the Chattanooga Market! This live, high-energy cook-off brings together talented

    Free
  • Mon 14
    Pearls and Wine

    Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    September 14 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join Nomia Modern Kitchen every Monday from 5-10 p.m. for $2 oysters and half-off bottles of wine. Guests can also enjoy a featured wine by the glass for just $10.

  • Thu 17

    Noontunes 2026

    September 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Noontunes 2026
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week at Miller Park from 12pm - 1pm! Hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks

    Free
  • Thu 17
    Tarot card reading

    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    September 17 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen
    Nomia Modern Kitchen 105 W. Main St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Visit Nomia Modern Kitchen for $10 specialty martinis and $16 tuna tartare every Thursday evening. Guests can also enjoy complimentary tarot readings with King Astrology beginning at 6 p.m. on

  • Thu 17

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops
    Beignets & Brew  7019 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us at Beignets & Brew on third Thursdays at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) for a laid-back, fun session where you can dive into the art of poetry. Whether you’re looking to craft

    Free
  • Fri 18
    Cheese and Beer Festival Graphic

    Cheese and Beer Festival

    September 18 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cheese and Beer Festival
    Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, United States

    September 18-19  Indulge in the finest cheeses and beers from around the world at Shop the Market At’s Cheese and Beer Festival. Featuring a curated selection of gourmet cheeses, craft

  • Sat 19
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    MGHC: Fall Garden Festival

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension & Bonny Oaks Arboretum 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    MASTER GARDENERS OF HAMILTON COUNTY 2026 FALL GARDEN FESTIVAL Focusing on gardening and the outdoors, MGHC’s Fall Garden Festival presents an inspiring day filled with speakers, exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities,

    Free
  • Sat 19
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    Cheese and Beer Festival

    September 19 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cheese and Beer Festival
    Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, United States

    September 18-19  Indulge in the finest cheeses and beers from around the world at Shop the Market At’s Cheese and Beer Festival. Featuring a curated selection of gourmet cheeses, craft

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  • Ease into the fall season with this refreshing pairing from @littlecoyotetn! Send this to a friend who’d love to try a tuna tostada paired with a top-shelf margarita. 🍹
  • One of Chattanooga’s most recognizable landmarks, the Tennessee Aquarium brings the wonders of the underwater world to the heart of the Scenic City. 🐟 With both a River Journey and Ocean Journey building, @tennesseeaquarium takes visitors from the Tennessee River to the open ocean, showcasing an incredible variety of aquatic life from around the world.
  • Got an event coming up in Chattanooga? 📅 From concerts and festivals to local markets, community events, and family-friendly fun, our event calendar makes it easy to find what’s happening around the Scenic City.

Submit your upcoming event at the link in our bio and help locals and visitors discover what’s happening in Chattanooga!
  • Celebrate the end of summer with @clumpies! Try one of these summer flavors before they are gone. Fall flavors drop 9/11/26. Taste summer while you still can! 🍦 

Chattanooga | Clumpies |  Chattanooga Eats | Visit Chattanooga | Local Eats | Ice Cream
  • Looking for a Zoo experience that’s a little more wild? 🐾 Chattanooga Zoo’s Meerkat WILD Encounter gives you the chance to step behind the scenes, enter their habitat, and interact with these curious creatures!

This 30-minute, zookeeper-guided experience includes a feeding opportunity, access to staff-only areas, and photos taken by Zoo staff. Plus, you’ll receive full Zoo admission for the day. 📸

All WILD Encounters must be booked in advance, so reserve your spot for a memorable animal experience!

📍Chattanooga Zoo (301 N Holtzclaw Ave.)
  • The results are in! 🏅 Chattanooga was named one of “The Best Places to Live in Tennessee” by the U.S. News & World Report. Congratulations to the Scenic City!
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One of Chattanooga’s most recognizable landmarks, the Tennessee Aquarium brings the wonders of the underwater world to the heart of the Scenic City. 🐟 With both a River Journey and Ocean Journey building, @tennesseeaquarium takes visitors from the Tennessee River to the open ocean, showcasing an incredible variety of aquatic life from around the world.
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One of Chattanooga’s most recognizable landmarks, the Tennessee Aquarium brings the wonders of the underwater world to the heart of the Scenic City. 🐟 With both a River Journey and Ocean Journey building, @tennesseeaquarium takes visitors from the Tennessee River to the open ocean, showcasing an incredible variety of aquatic life from around the world.
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Got an event coming up in Chattanooga? 📅 From concerts and festivals to local markets, community events, and family-friendly fun, our event calendar makes it easy to find what’s happening around the Scenic City.

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Looking for a Zoo experience that’s a little more wild? 🐾 Chattanooga Zoo’s Meerkat WILD Encounter gives you the chance to step behind the scenes, enter their habitat, and interact with these curious creatures! This 30-minute, zookeeper-guided experience includes a feeding opportunity, access to staff-only areas, and photos taken by Zoo staff. Plus, you’ll receive full Zoo admission for the day. 📸 All WILD Encounters must be booked in advance, so reserve your spot for a memorable animal experience! 📍Chattanooga Zoo (301 N Holtzclaw Ave.)
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The results are in! 🏅 Chattanooga was named one of “The Best Places to Live in Tennessee” by the U.S. News & World Report. Congratulations to the Scenic City!
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