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  • September 2026

  • Sat 26

    Chattanooga Taco Festival

    September 26 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Chattanooga Taco Festival
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Chattanooga Taco Festival is now THREE DAYS!!!!!  More than 35 food vendors and food trucks Ensamble De Mexico DancersStilt WalkersMariachi BandsFREE Petting ZooFREE Pirate Ship Artisan vendors Kids

    $10
  • 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

    $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

  • 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

    Free
  • Sun 27
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    September 27 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience.

    $35
  • Sun 27

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 27 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Sun 27

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 27 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • Sun 27

    Chattanooga Taco Festival

    September 27 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Chattanooga Taco Festival
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Chattanooga Taco Festival is now THREE DAYS!!!!!  More than 35 food vendors and food trucks Ensamble De Mexico DancersStilt WalkersMariachi BandsFREE Petting ZooFREE Pirate Ship Artisan vendors Kids

    $10
  • 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

    $42.95
  • Mon 28

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 28 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Mon 28

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 28 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • Mon 28
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    Pearls & Pours at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    September 28 @ 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

  • Tue 29

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 29 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Tue 29

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 29 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • Tue 29
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    War of the Wheels

    September 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Mac Avenue Event Space 1304 McCallie Avenue, Suite A, Chattanooga, United States

    September 29  Come experience War of the Wheels – a one-of-a-kind pottery throwdown and Scenic City Clay Arts’ biggest fundraiser of the year. Attendees can

    $55
  • Wed 30
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    Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

    September 30 Junior Caver Tour
    Ruby Falls 1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Curiosity leads the way on the Jr. Caver Tour, a new interactive guided cave adventure for families visiting with children. See the wonders hidden in

    $29.95
  • Wed 30

    Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 30 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Partner Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION Available to employees of Corporate Partners Tickets must be purchased on site Employees of Corporate Partners and Sponsors can enjoy half-price tickets to

    $20
  • Wed 30

    College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium

    September 30 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm College Days at the Tennessee Aquarium
    Tennessee Aquarium 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    HALF-PRICE ADMISSION for college students, faculty and staff! Follow the steps below to purchase your half-price tickets and don’t forget to ask about discounted memberships!

    $20
  • 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

    $42.95
  • October 2026

  • Thu 1
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    Tarot & Tini’s at Nomia Modern Kitchen

    October 1 @ 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

  • Thu 1

    Digger in IMAX!

    October 1 @ 6:15 pm - 8:24 pm Digger in IMAX!
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    October 1 - October 14 2 Hours 9 Minutes | R | 2D Academy Award winner Tom Cruise stars in Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G.

    $15.00
  • Thu 1

    A Taste of Southern

    October 1 @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Isles Gymnasium 4870 University Drive, Collegedale, United States

    Southern Adventist University’s A Taste of Southern gala celebrates the impact that has transformed and uplifted students’ lives for more than 130 years, featuring pre-show

    $250
  • Thu 1

    Dread Hollow

    October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dread Hollow

    This award-winning haunted house experience is not for the faint of heart! Dread Hollow offers nights of terrifying fun with three haunted houses and three

    $25 – $35
  • Fri 2
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    Rails, Wizards & Spells

    October 2 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Rails, Wizards & Spells
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    September 18-20 & 25-27  Step into a magical world of adventure at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s third annual Rails, Wizards & Spells train experience.

    $35
  • Fri 2
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    STEAM Challenge Day

    October 2 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Miller Park 928 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Sometimes you have to meet young people where they want to be—and most of the time, that’s outside the classroom. We’re calling on STEAM organizations

    $25
  • Fri 2

    Art of Spirits Exhibit

    October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Townsend Atelier - The Arts Building 301 East 11th, Chattanooga, United States

    Art of Spirits is a one-night exhibit by Chattanooga artist Brandi Donan, featuring 50 original oil paintings inspired by cocktails and non-alcoholic creations from local

    Free
  • Fri 2

    Art of Spirits

    October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Townsend Atelier The Arts, 301 E 11th St Bldg suite 200, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Art of Spirits: A Cocktail-Inspired Art Exhibit Join Chattanooga artist Brandi Donan for Art of Spirits, a one-night exhibit celebrating Chattanooga’s cocktail and hospitality scene

    Free
  • Fri 2

    3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival

    October 2 @ 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Come fiddle about at the 19th annual 3 Sisters Festival – a free two-day festival that honors the musical legacy of bluegrass fiddler, Fletcher Bright.

    Free
  • Fri 2

    Digger in IMAX!

    October 2 @ 6:15 pm - 8:24 pm Digger in IMAX!
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    October 1 - October 14 2 Hours 9 Minutes | R | 2D Academy Award winner Tom Cruise stars in Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G.

    $15.00
  • Fri 2

    Dread Hollow

    October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dread Hollow

    This award-winning haunted house experience is not for the faint of heart! Dread Hollow offers nights of terrifying fun with three haunted houses and three

    $25 – $35
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  • After 18 months, the Walnut Street Bridge is officially reopening TOMORROW! 🎉 Stop by between noon and 3 p.m. to enjoy the grand reopening, complete with a celebratory walk, live entertainment and other family fun.
  • Ready to decorate for fall? Stop by @sophies_shoppe in Northshore for home goods, art, and gifts. Check out their fall candles in the scents Fall, Fireside, and Autumn. Send this to a friend you want to grab some fall goodies with! 🍁
  • Love abounds in the Scenic City. 💗 Whether you’re looking to get married in the heart of the city or venture out for mountain views, the Chattanooga area has no shortage of incredible wedding venues that can accommodate any wedding’s style.

Head to our website at the link in our bio to read our full blog!
  • If you are looking for the perfect way to kick off fall, @dreadhollow is coming back with another year of fun and fright! They will be open every Thursday-Sunday from October 1 until November 1. Sent this to a friend who loves haunted houses, and let the October festivities begin! 🎃 👻
  • If you’re looking for a new perspective on Chattanooga, consider visiting Cravens House on Lookout Mountain. Located just 15 minutes from the heart of Chattanooga, you can visit historical grounds and experience beautiful views. Tag a friend you’d like to look at the fall leaves with soon! 🍁
  • Whether you're craving an after-work happy hour or a night out with friends, @stratusrooftop.chatt is sure to delight. 🍸 This rooftop lounge offers sweeping skyline views and craft cocktails, like this drink, Ride the Currant, made with gin, crème de cassis, and peach bitters and garnished with an edible orchid.
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Ready to decorate for fall? Stop by @sophies_shoppe in Northshore for home goods, art, and gifts. Check out their fall candles in the scents Fall, Fireside, and Autumn. Send this to a friend you want to grab some fall goodies with! 🍁
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Love abounds in the Scenic City. 💗 Whether you’re looking to get married in the heart of the city or venture out for mountain views, the Chattanooga area has no shortage of incredible wedding venues that can accommodate any wedding’s style.

Head to our website at the link in our bio to read our full blog!
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Love abounds in the Scenic City. 💗 Whether you’re looking to get married in the heart of the city or venture out for mountain views, the Chattanooga area has no shortage of incredible wedding venues that can accommodate any wedding’s style. Head to our website at the link in our bio to read our full blog!
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If you are looking for the perfect way to kick off fall, @dreadhollow is coming back with another year of fun and fright! They will be open every Thursday-Sunday from October 1 until November 1. Sent this to a friend who loves haunted houses, and let the October festivities begin! 🎃 👻
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Whether you're craving an after-work happy hour or a night out with friends, @stratusrooftop.chatt is sure to delight. 🍸 This rooftop lounge offers sweeping skyline views and craft cocktails, like this drink, Ride the Currant, made with gin, crème de cassis, and peach bitters and garnished with an edible orchid.
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Whether you're craving an after-work happy hour or a night out with friends, @stratusrooftop.chatt is sure to delight. 🍸 This rooftop lounge offers sweeping skyline views and craft cocktails, like this drink, Ride the Currant, made with gin, crème de cassis, and peach bitters and garnished with an edible orchid.
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