Skip to content
Choose Chattanooga logo
  • Events
  • Live Here
    • Neighborhoods
      • City Center
      • Collegedale + Apison
      • East Brainerd
      • East Ridge
      • Highland Park
      • Hixson
      • Lookout Mountain
      • Missionary Ridge
      • Northshore
      • Ooltewah
      • Red Bank
      • Riverview
      • Signal Mountain
      • Soddy-Daisy
      • Southside
      • St. Elmo
      • North Georgia
    • Services
      • Banking
      • Government Services
      • Healthcare
      • Senior Care
      • Transportation
      • Utility Services
    • Business
      • Workforce Development
      • Commercial Real Estate
    • Education
      • Primary + Secondary Education
      • Higher Education
    • Home Interiors + Furnishings + Kitchens
  • Things To Do
    • Food + Drinks
      • Restaurants + Bars
      • Breweries + Distilleries
    • Entertainment + Nightlife
      • Arts + Culture
      • Fun + Attractions
      • Nightlife
    • Outdoors + Recreation
      • Air + Water Adventures
      • Biking
      • Camping + Backpacking
      • Caving
      • Climbing
      • Hiking + Wildlife Viewing
      • Hunting + Fishing + Shooting Ranges
      • Parks + Greenways
    • Shopping
  • Visit Us
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Live Here
    • Neighborhoods
      • City Center
      • Collegedale + Apison
      • East Brainerd
      • East Ridge
      • Highland Park
      • Hixson
      • Lookout Mountain
      • Missionary Ridge
      • Northshore
      • Ooltewah
      • Red Bank
      • Riverview
      • Signal Mountain
      • Soddy-Daisy
      • Southside
      • St. Elmo
      • North Georgia
    • Services
      • Banking
      • Government Services
      • Healthcare
      • Senior Care
      • Transportation
      • Utility Services
    • Business
      • Workforce Development
      • Commercial Real Estate
    • Education
      • Primary + Secondary Education
      • Higher Education
    • Home Interiors + Furnishings + Kitchens
  • Things To Do
    • Food + Drinks
      • Restaurants + Bars
      • Breweries + Distilleries
    • Entertainment + Nightlife
      • Arts + Culture
      • Fun + Attractions
      • Nightlife
    • Outdoors + Recreation
      • Air + Water Adventures
      • Biking
      • Camping + Backpacking
      • Caving
      • Climbing
      • Hiking + Wildlife Viewing
      • Hunting + Fishing + Shooting Ranges
      • Parks + Greenways
    • Shopping
  • Visit Us
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Live Here
    • Neighborhoods
      • City Center
      • Collegedale + Apison
      • East Brainerd
      • East Ridge
      • Highland Park
      • Hixson
      • Lookout Mountain
      • Missionary Ridge
      • Northshore
      • Ooltewah
      • Red Bank
      • Riverview
      • Signal Mountain
      • Soddy-Daisy
      • Southside
      • St. Elmo
      • North Georgia
    • Services
      • Banking
      • Government Services
      • Healthcare
      • Senior Care
      • Transportation
      • Utility Services
    • Business
      • Workforce Development
      • Commercial Real Estate
    • Education
      • Primary + Secondary Education
      • Higher Education
    • Home Interiors + Furnishings + Kitchens
  • Things To Do
    • Food + Drinks
      • Restaurants + Bars
      • Breweries + Distilleries
    • Entertainment + Nightlife
      • Arts + Culture
      • Fun + Attractions
      • Nightlife
    • Outdoors + Recreation
      • Air + Water Adventures
      • Biking
      • Camping + Backpacking
      • Caving
      • Climbing
      • Hiking + Wildlife Viewing
      • Hunting + Fishing + Shooting Ranges
      • Parks + Greenways
    • Shopping
  • Visit Us
  • Blog

Chattanooga Events

Chatt Choices™

DSM.jpg

Digital Smart Marketing

rockcity.jpg

Rock City

RubyFalls.jpg

Ruby Falls

The Go-To Source for Chattanooga’s Top Events

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.

SUBMIT AN EVENT
Colorful fireworks burst over a city skyline at night, illuminating buildings and a river below.

Things to Do in Chattanooga: July

12 events found.

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
  • Day
  • Photo

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Event Category

Featured Events

Today
  • July 2026

  • Sat 11
    burn your half off race

    Burn Your Half Off by Run Chattanooga

    July 11
    Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Run Chattanooga presents Burn Your Half Off – a no-pressure race event that is perfect for  walkers, joggers, and runners of all abilities! With your choice of a 5K, 10K,

    $91.10
  • Sat 11
    chattanooga world food truck festival

    Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival

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

    Chattanooga Welcomes the First Annual Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival: A Free Community Celebration Built by Chefs, for Food Lovers. Festival attendees can expect a full day of experiences, including:

    Free
  • Sat 11
    The-Dinner-Detective-True-Crime-Murder-Mystery-Dinner-Show-Chattanooga-TN.jpeg

    The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

    July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
    DoubleTree Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place 2232 Center St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime

  • Sat 11
    The-Dinner-Detective-True-Crime-Murder-Mystery-Dinner-Show-Chattanooga-TN.jpeg

    The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Chattanooga, TN

    July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Chattanooga, TN
    DoubleTree Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place 2232 Center St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime

    $68.49
  • Sat 11
    Q 'n brew event

    Q ‘n Brew

    July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Chattanooga Zoo 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Join the Chattanooga Zoo at their annual summer cookout, Q ‘n Brew,  featuring locally-made barbecue and a selection of beer and wine. Registered attendees over 21 years of age will

    $29.95
  • Sun 12
    outdoor chatanooga

    Family Fun Day With Outdoor Chattanooga

    July 12 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Greenway Farms 4960 Gann Store Rd, Hixson, TN, United States

    Pack a picnic and bring the whole family to Family Fun Day at Greenway Farms from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outdoor Chattanooga will provide equipment for attendees to try

  • Sun 12
    Peach Festival

    Peach Festival

    July 12 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Chattanooga Market 1801 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Celebrate peach season at the Chattanooga Market’s Peach Festival! Enjoy the market’s traditional vendors and festivities, as well as unique offerings incorporating peach scents, flavors, and themes in locally-made goods

  • Tue 14
    Southern Adventist University Logo

    Missional Philanthropy Conference

    July 14 - July 16
    Southern Adventist University 4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN, United States

    Register today to hone your missional fundraising skills at the first Philanthropy Conference at Southern Adventist University on July 14-16, 2026. Learn from experts from K-12, higher education, healthcare, private

    $450.00
  • Thu 16

    Poetry Craft Lab Immersive Poetry Crafting Workshops

    July 16 @ 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 18

    Fish & Sips

    July 18 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Tennessee Aquarium Plaza 1 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Special After-Hours Event Join us for an after-hours adventure at the Tennessee Aquarium. Check in at the Aquarium’s outdoor pavilion with food, music and more. Enjoy a leisurely tour through

    $85
  • Thu 23
    Bright Eyes Stephen Scott Young - Artist - Shuptrines Gallery

    ‘In the Copper” Art Exhibition Open House Featuring Works by Artsit, Stephen Scott Young

    July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Shuptrine's Gallery 2613 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Shuptrine's Gallery is honored to present, In the Copper, a special summer exhibition featuring internationally renowned artist, Stephen Scott Young. Widely regarded as one of the foremost living watercolorists, Young's

    Free
  • Fri 24
    beach bash drink and discover event

    Drink & Discover – Beach Bash

    July 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Don your loudest Hawaiian shirt and get ready for the Drink & Discover – Beach Bash by the Creative Discovery Museum! From 7 to 10 p.m., trade the Tennessee mountains

    $35
  • Previous Events
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file
  • Send this reel to your book bestie – because your TBR stacks are about to grow! 📚✨

Part bookshop, part bakery, The Bookery House in Cleveland is the perfect spot to find your next summer read. Browse new and used books across every genre, including works from 20+ indie authors, then settle in with a brownie and coffee, a cookie and lemonade, or a cinnamon roll and dirty soda.

With cozy reading nooks around every corner, it’s easy to see why they were voted Cleveland’s #1 bookshop!

Local Bookstore┃Local Bakery┃Fresh Cookies┃Dirty Sodas┃Lemonade┃Books And Coffee┃TBR Pile┃Reader Community┃Chattanooga Reads┃Bookworm ┃Summer Read┃Bookstagram┃Bookish Life┃Indie Authors┃New and Used Books┃Reader’s Choice Award
  • Check out @mumashikabyattack, Chattanooga’s newest, reservation-only, Japanese dining experience hidden inside Attack of the Tatsu! Their delicious menu rotates seasonally, which means you’re in for a unique experience every time you visit!

Have you been yet? 🥢🥃😋
.
.
.
.
.
.
Japanese food | yakitori | Chattanooga, TN | eat local | Asian fusion | pork chops | bao buns | cocktails | family style | skewers | shareable plates | seasonal menu | chef driven | handmade noodles
  • Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region.

📸 @richsmithphoto
  • Show of hands, who’s ready to step into their lavender era? 🪻⛰️ From now until the end of June, Lookout Lavender’s Upick event is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Grab your friends and loved ones for a day filled with fragrant blooms, cold drinks, and breathtaking mountain views. And don’t forget to swing by The Lav Shack for homemade goodies and creative inspiration for your freshly picked lavender!

🥤: @cheimantea 
🍕: @lookoutmountainpizza 

Lavender fields | Lavender season | Taylor swift | Chattanooga Swifties | Local farm | Countryside | Mountains | Summer Vibes | Relaxing | Scenic Views |Purple Dreams
  • Craving brunch? 🥯 Stop by Honey Seed and try their honey turkey bagel, featuring honey jalapeño cream cheese, alpha sprouts, and more delicious toppings.

📸 @richshootsfood
  • Chattanooga’s newest indie bookstore in Southside, Pennington's offers new and used books; a full menu of coffee, espresso, tea, and mocktails; local art, and more! 📚

📸 Photo Courtesy of @penningtonsbooks
View on Instagram
@choosechattanooga
@choosechattanooga
•
Follow
Send this reel to your book bestie – because your TBR stacks are about to grow! 📚✨ Part bookshop, part bakery, The Bookery House in Cleveland is the perfect spot to find your next summer read. Browse new and used books across every genre, including works from 20+ indie authors, then settle in with a brownie and coffee, a cookie and lemonade, or a cinnamon roll and dirty soda. With cozy reading nooks around every corner, it’s easy to see why they were voted Cleveland’s #1 bookshop! Local Bookstore┃Local Bakery┃Fresh Cookies┃Dirty Sodas┃Lemonade┃Books And Coffee┃TBR Pile┃Reader Community┃Chattanooga Reads┃Bookworm ┃Summer Read┃Bookstagram┃Bookish Life┃Indie Authors┃New and Used Books┃Reader’s Choice Award
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
1/6
@choosechattanooga
@choosechattanooga
•
Follow
Check out @mumashikabyattack, Chattanooga’s newest, reservation-only, Japanese dining experience hidden inside Attack of the Tatsu! Their delicious menu rotates seasonally, which means you’re in for a unique experience every time you visit! Have you been yet? 🥢🥃😋 . . . . . . Japanese food | yakitori | Chattanooga, TN | eat local | Asian fusion | pork chops | bao buns | cocktails | family style | skewers | shareable plates | seasonal menu | chef driven | handmade noodles
4 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/6
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region.

📸 @richsmithphoto
@choosechattanooga
@choosechattanooga
•
Follow
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 300-acre, public green space with beautiful hiking trails, an arboretum, and a wildlife sanctuary. 🌱 Their native plant nursery, opened in 1956, exclusively grows and sells trees, shrubs, and perennials that occur or grow naturally in the region. 📸 @richsmithphoto
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
3/6
@choosechattanooga
@choosechattanooga
•
Follow
Show of hands, who’s ready to step into their lavender era? 🪻⛰️ From now until the end of June, Lookout Lavender’s Upick event is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Grab your friends and loved ones for a day filled with fragrant blooms, cold drinks, and breathtaking mountain views. And don’t forget to swing by The Lav Shack for homemade goodies and creative inspiration for your freshly picked lavender! 🥤: @cheimantea 🍕: @lookoutmountainpizza Lavender fields | Lavender season | Taylor swift | Chattanooga Swifties | Local farm | Countryside | Mountains | Summer Vibes | Relaxing | Scenic Views |Purple Dreams
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
4/6
Craving brunch? 🥯 Stop by Honey Seed and try their honey turkey bagel, featuring honey jalapeño cream cheese, alpha sprouts, and more delicious toppings.

📸 @richshootsfood
@choosechattanooga
@choosechattanooga
•
Follow
Craving brunch? 🥯 Stop by Honey Seed and try their honey turkey bagel, featuring honey jalapeño cream cheese, alpha sprouts, and more delicious toppings. 📸 @richshootsfood
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
5/6
Chattanooga’s newest indie bookstore in Southside, Pennington's offers new and used books; a full menu of coffee, espresso, tea, and mocktails; local art, and more! 📚

📸 Photo Courtesy of @penningtonsbooks
@choosechattanooga
@choosechattanooga
•
Follow
Chattanooga’s newest indie bookstore in Southside, Pennington's offers new and used books; a full menu of coffee, espresso, tea, and mocktails; local art, and more! 📚 📸 Photo Courtesy of @penningtonsbooks
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
6/6
Choose Chattanooga 2026 Cover

We're Also in Print!

Visit one of our convenient retail locations and pick up your copy today!
Retail Locations

Keep Up to Date
with Local Events

Sign up for our monthly Choose Chatt™ newsletter, What’s Happening in the Scenic City!

Submit an Event
Choose Chattanooga
Facebook Instagram Linkedin

#ChooseChattanooga

Choose Chattanooga® is published by CMC Media & Marketing Group, the publisher of CityScope® magazine and HealthScope® magazine.

City Scope Magazine
HealthScope logo
  • About Us
  • Choose Chatt Blog
  • Retail Locations
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Choose Chatt Blog
  • Retail Locations
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
Choose Chattanooga logo
Facebook Instagram Linkedin
  • About Us
  • Choose Chatt Blog
  • Retail Locations
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Choose Chatt Blog
  • Retail Locations
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
Copyright ©2026 Choose Chattanooga

Site by Digital Smart Marketing

Sign Up for Our Choose Chatt® Newsletter and Stay Up to Date with What's Happening in the Scenic City!