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  • July 2026

  • Fri 31

    Rock City Celebrates America 250

    July 31 Rock City Celebrates America 250
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Rock City salutes those who serve. Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted

  • Fri 31

    Christmas in July Toy Drive Live Broadcast

    July 31
    5090 South The Furniture Store 5090 South Terrace, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    KZ106 and The Loper Show launch the annual “Christmas in July” Toy Drive benefiting the Forgotten Child Fund. The goal of this month-long community toy

  • Fri 31

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    July 31 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Opening July 16 2 Hours 52 Minutes | R | 2D | IMAX 70mm | 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio The Odyssey - IMAX 70mm Film Experience will

    $24.99
  • Fri 31

    Nightfall Concert Series

    July 31 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Nightfall Concert Series
    Miller Plaza 850 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Chattanooga’s original free concert series, Nightfall, is back at Miller Plaza and Miller Park every Friday night throughout the month of July. Rain or shine,

  • Fri 31

    Night Market: Crimson Court

    July 31 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Verre Noir 36 Frazier Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join us for a vampire-themed night filled with local art, good food, dark magic, and all things gothic. Come dressed in your best vampire attire

    Free
  • Fri 31

    Country Artist Bella Lam at Doc Holiday’s

    July 31 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Doc Holidays Bar and Grill 742 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Named one of Holler’s “10 Country Artists You Need to Know,” Bella Lam brings her high-energy show to Doc Holidays Bar & Grill on Friday,

  • August 2026

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    Chattanooga River Market

    August 1 @ 12:00 am - 3:00 pm Chattanooga River Market
    Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    The River Market features handmade goods from area artists, craftspeople, and food artisans. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and musical performances by local and touring artists.

  • Sat 1

    Rock City Celebrates America 250

    August 1 Rock City Celebrates America 250
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Rock City salutes those who serve. Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted

  • Sat 1
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    Chattanooga Wellness Expo

    August 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    McKenzie Arena 720 E 4th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    The Chattanooga Wellness Expo, formerly known as the Minority Health Fair, is celebrating its 25th year! The expo will return to the McKenzie Arena at

  • Sat 1
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    FarleyCon

    August 1 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm FarleyCon
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Get your geek on at FarleyCon – Chattanooga’s ultimate pop culture and comic book expo! Held at the Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, FarleyCon

  • Sat 1

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    August 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Opening July 16 2 Hours 52 Minutes | R | 2D | IMAX 70mm | 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio The Odyssey - IMAX 70mm Film Experience will

    $24.99
  • 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

  • Sat 1

    Riverfront Nights

    August 1 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Riverfront Nights
    Ross's Landing 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Enjoy music under the stars at Ross’s Landing during the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union’s Riverfront Nights. Every Saturday night until September 5, guests can

  • Sun 2

    Rock City Celebrates America 250

    August 2 Rock City Celebrates America 250
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Rock City salutes those who serve. Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted

  • 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

  • Sun 2
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    FarleyCon

    August 2 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm FarleyCon
    Camp Jordan 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy, East Ridge, TN, United States

    Get your geek on at FarleyCon – Chattanooga’s ultimate pop culture and comic book expo! Held at the Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, FarleyCon

  • Sun 2

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    August 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Opening July 16 2 Hours 52 Minutes | R | 2D | IMAX 70mm | 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio The Odyssey - IMAX 70mm Film Experience will

    $24.99
  • Mon 3

    Rock City Celebrates America 250

    August 3 Rock City Celebrates America 250
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Rock City salutes those who serve. Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted

  • 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

  • Mon 3

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    August 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Opening July 16 2 Hours 52 Minutes | R | 2D | IMAX 70mm | 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio The Odyssey - IMAX 70mm Film Experience will

    $24.99
  • Tue 4

    Rock City Celebrates America 250

    August 4 Rock City Celebrates America 250
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Rock City salutes those who serve. Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted

  • Tue 4

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    August 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Opening July 16 2 Hours 52 Minutes | R | 2D | IMAX 70mm | 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio The Odyssey - IMAX 70mm Film Experience will

    $24.99
  • Tue 4
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    Lookouts vs. Smokies

    August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Erlanger Park 2658 Pipe Way, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Head to Erlanger Park to cheer for the Lookouts as they face the Knoxville Smokies. As part of Back to School Night, attendees can also

  • Wed 5
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    Junior Caver Tour at Ruby Falls

    August 5 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 5

    Rock City Celebrates America 250

    August 5 Rock City Celebrates America 250
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Rock City salutes those who serve. Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted

  • Wed 5

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    August 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Opening July 16 2 Hours 52 Minutes | R | 2D | IMAX 70mm | 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio The Odyssey - IMAX 70mm Film Experience will

    $24.99
  • Thu 6

    Rock City Celebrates America 250

    August 6 Rock City Celebrates America 250
    Rock City 1400 Patten Road,, Lookout Mountain, GA, United States

    Rock City salutes those who serve. Memorial Day, active and retired military receive FREE admission to Rock City along with 50% off for military family members up to six people. Discounted

  • Thu 6
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    127 Yard Sale at the Macc

    August 6 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 127 Yard Sale at the Macc
    Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC) 809 Kentucky Avenue, Signal Mountain, United States

    As part of the World's Longest Yard Sale (Highway 127), Shop The Market At’s 127 Yard Sale at the Macc offers something unexpected around every

  • Thu 6

    The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience

    August 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Odyssey – The IMAX 70mm Experience
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Opening July 16 2 Hours 52 Minutes | R | 2D | IMAX 70mm | 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio The Odyssey - IMAX 70mm Film Experience will

    $24.99
  • Thu 6
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    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

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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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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. 🍹
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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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