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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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  • September 2026

  • Fri 11

    Homeschool Days

    September 11 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Homeschool Days
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Homeschool Days provide fun and educational field trips specifically designed with our homeschool community in mind! Plus, enjoy our discounted Field Trip admission rates only available for homeschoolers and their

    $7 – $12
  • Sat 12
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    Bluegrass & Blooms

    September 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Flat Top Mountain Farm 638 Bowman Cemetery Rd, Soddy-Daisy, United States

    September 12 Get ready for an evening of authentic bluegrass music, beautiful blooms, and mountain views at Flat Top Mountain Farm’s Bluegrass & Blooms festival. From 6 to 10 p.m.,

    $10
  • Sun 13
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 13 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Mon 14
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    Memorial Foundation Annual Golf Invitational

    September 14

    September 14 Join fellow golfers for some friendly competition and celebration at the 35th annual Memorial Foundation Golf Invitational tournament – Chattanooga’s premier golf event! All funds raised will specifically

  • Thu 17
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 17 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • 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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    Paddle for PanCAN 2026

    September 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Suck Creek Boat Launch 1907 Suck Creek Road, Chattanooga, United States

    September 19  Make waves in the fight against pancreatic cancer at River Gorge Excursions’ Paddle for PanCAN 2026! Launching from Suck Creek Boat Launch, the out-and-back 5K river race invites

    $40
  • Thu 24
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 24 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Fri 25

    Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival

    September 25 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival
    Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us September 25–27 for the Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival—three days celebrating the plants, pollinators, and people that help our community thrive. Browse thousands of fall plants, meet pollinator

    Free
  • Sat 26

    Chattanooga National Park City Play Street

    September 26
    Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join the Creative Discovery Museum at the inaugural Chattanooga National Park City Play Street – a free block party in celebration of play! In partnership with Chattanooga National Park City,

    Free
  • Sat 26

    Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival

    September 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival
    Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us September 25–27 for the Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival—three days celebrating the plants, pollinators, and people that help our community thrive. Browse thousands of fall plants, meet pollinator

    Free
  • Sat 26
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    Bacon & Barrel Festival

    September 26 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First Horizon Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 26 Get your bacon on at the Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival! With the purchase of a general admission ticket, guests will enjoy unlimited samples of signature bacon-themed dishes,

    $55
  • Sun 27

    IRONMAN Chattanooga

    September 27
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 27 Are you ready for Chattanooga’s biggest annual triathlon – IRONMAN Chattanooga? The 140.6-mile race will include a 2.4-mile swim in the Tennessee River that has earned the Athletes’

  • Sun 27

    Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival

    September 27 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival
    Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us September 25–27 for the Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival—three days celebrating the plants, pollinators, and people that help our community thrive. Browse thousands of fall plants, meet pollinator

    Free
  • Sun 27
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 27 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Wed 30
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    September 30 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • October 2026

  • Thu 8
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    October 8 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Wed 14
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    Chattanooga Imagination Fest

    October 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Chattanooga Imagination Fest is a free, family-friendly STEAM festival bringing science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life through hands-on activities, games, creative challenges, demonstrations, and interactive activations for children,

  • Thu 22
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    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    October 22 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Sun 25
    Lantern Tour Graphic

    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    October 25 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • Sat 31
    Lantern Tour Graphic

    Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition

    October 31 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 6, 13, 17, 24, 27, 30  Join Ruby Falls on select nights throughout September for their Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition, complete with thrilling ghost stories from Ruby Falls’

    $42.95
  • November 2026

  • Thu 19
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    Gratefull 2026

    November 19 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Celebrating 11 Years of Coming Together along one long table! Free and ALL are welcome to join together for a Thanksgiving meal in the middle of Martin Luther King Blvd.

    Free
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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.
  • 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!
  • Looking for fun events in Chattanooga next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in September:

💐 Bluegrass & Blooms
📍 @flattop_mtn_farm
📅 September 12 

👟 @rmhchattanooga Run4Kids and Fun Fest
📍 Tennessee Riverwalk’s Hubert Fry Center
📅 September 19

🥓 @chattbaconandbarrel
📍 First Horizon Pavilion
📅 September 26

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in September!
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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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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
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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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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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Looking for fun events in Chattanooga next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in September:

💐 Bluegrass & Blooms
📍 @flattop_mtn_farm
📅 September 12 

👟 @rmhchattanooga Run4Kids and Fun Fest
📍 Tennessee Riverwalk’s Hubert Fry Center
📅 September 19

🥓 @chattbaconandbarrel
📍 First Horizon Pavilion
📅 September 26

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in September!
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Looking for fun events in Chattanooga next month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in September: 💐 Bluegrass & Blooms 📍 @flattop_mtn_farm 📅 September 12 👟 @rmhchattanooga Run4Kids and Fun Fest 📍 Tennessee Riverwalk’s Hubert Fry Center 📅 September 19 🥓 @chattbaconandbarrel 📍 First Horizon Pavilion 📅 September 26 Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in September!
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