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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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  • May 2026

  • Sat 9
    Scenic City Cylco

    Scenic City Cyclo

    May 9 @ 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Pedal and race through a scenic, challenging ride that explores all the reasons that Chattanooga earned its nickname, the Scenic City at the Scenic City

    $186.21
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    A metal bridge spans a river, surrounded by lush green grass and vibrant yellow flowers, under a bright blue sky.

    Day of Play at the Creative Discovery Museum

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Creative Discovery Museum 321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Returning for its second year, the Creative Discovery Museum’s Day of Play is an all-day block party outside on Chestnut Street, that features hands-on activities,

  • Sat 9
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    Beginner I Bachata Dance Course

    May 9 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    G2G Salsa 2255 Center St Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    This will be a 3-WEEK course, every Saturday G2G teaches LA style salsa and bachata dance classes in Chattanooga, TN. Our three-week courses are tailored

    $70.00
  • Sat 9
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    Chattanooga Cocktail Festival

    May 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First Horizon Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Enter a world of juicy citrus, tropical splashes, and cool-you-down creations at the Chattanooga Cocktail Festival! Uniting local bartenders, mixologists, and distillers, the celebration is

  • Sat 9

    Wings Over Water 3D in IMAX!

    May 9 @ 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    45 minutes | G | 3D   In celebration of Migratory Bird Day, Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird

    $15
  • Sat 9
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    MLW: Major League Wrestling TV Taping fueled by Don Gato Tequila

    May 9 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Signal 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Rowdy, southern-fried wrestling goes worldwide live from Chattanooga. Experience the hard-hitting action of Major League Wrestling as MLW storms into Chattanooga for an MLW FUSION

    $13.32
  • Sat 9
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    Electric Avenue ‘The 80s MTV Experience’

    May 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Signal 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Electric Avenue Pop Rock What started out as a one-off party gig has turned into a decade-long run, playing 100+ live concerts each year across

    $28.30
  • Sun 10
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    Mother’s Day Celebration at the Chattanooga Market

    May 10 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    First Horizon Pavilion 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Spend some quality time with Mom at the Chattanooga Market’s Mother’s Day Celebration!  From thoughtful, locally made gifts and fresh flowers to delicious lunch options

  • Tue 12
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    Bloodywood: System Of A Brown Tour 2026

    May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Signal 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Bloodywood Alternative Metal Bloodywood is a metal band from India known for pioneering a sound that seamlessly fuses Indian folk instruments with metal to devastating

    $39.68
  • Wed 13
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    Juvenile’s Boiling Point Album Release Tour

    May 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The Signal 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Juvenile Urban Simply put, hip-hop might not be the same without Juvenile. Over nearly three decades, the multi platinum record-breaking New Orleans icon served up

    $52.14
  • Thu 14

    Mortal Kombat II in IMAX!

    May 14 @ 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm Mortal Kombat II in IMAX!
    Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater 201 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

    1 Hour 56 Minutes | R | 2D   From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in

    $15.00
  • Fri 15
    Bella Lam

    Bella Lam

    May 15 @ 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 Holiday’s Bar & Grill on Friday,

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  • Say cheese! 🧀 Try this artisan cheese flight from Whitebird, featuring Red Dragon, Manchego, and Brie and paired with golden honeycomb.

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  • Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
  • 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!

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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 

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Say cheese! 🧀 Try this artisan cheese flight from Whitebird, featuring Red Dragon, Manchego, and Brie and paired with golden honeycomb.

📸 @kristinaarmstrongphotography
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Say cheese! 🧀 Try this artisan cheese flight from Whitebird, featuring Red Dragon, Manchego, and Brie and paired with golden honeycomb. 📸 @kristinaarmstrongphotography
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Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
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Looking for a fun activity this summer? ☀️ Head to Rock City and enjoy the views of Lover's Leap. And, from May 23 through August 9, celebrate America’s 250th with their limited-time summer experience, complete with mountaintop music, hands-on play, and moments of wonder that unfold from day to night.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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