Chattanooga Nightlife

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There’s something for everyone in Chattanooga, from the music lovers and theater-goers to the craft brewers and bar crawlers. Explore the Scenic City’s acclaimed event venues and one-of-a-kind eateries for an unforgettable night on the town.

Breweries

Long gone are the Prohibition-era days where nary a brewery was to be found. Over the past 30 years, the Chattanooga brewery scene has blossomed into a hoppy hive where beer-lovers can sample local drafts from taprooms and restaurants alike. Looking for something floral? Funky? Sour? Sweet? From the Southside to the riverfront, local craft brewers are bound to help you find a new favorite.

Cocktail Bars

For those who prefer mixed drinks, look no further than the many artisanal cocktail offerings at ambient bars, restaurants, and speakeasies across the city. You’ll find refined classics and new imaginings that are as creative as the menus they accompany. Favorite spirits like whiskey, rum, and tequila are often paired with regionally-sourced ingredients, creating cocktails that are truly unique to the Scenic City.

Pubs and Bars

Local dives meet happy hour at the smattering of bars and pubs across Chattanooga. These eateries draw on Chattanooga’s rich and vibrant history, infusing each spot with good fun and unique character. Cheer on your favorite team over savory shareables or get the gang together for trivia night, karaoke, arcade games, and pool. Be sure to check in at your favorite bar throughout the year for seasonal pop-up events and offerings!   

Music and
Entertainment Venues

Chattanooga is no stranger to musical excellence, having historically been a hot spot for top blues, jazz, and soul musicians like Bessie “The Empress of the Blues” Smith, Sam Gooden and Fred Cash of The Impressions, Jimmy Blanton, and more. Chattanooga stages continue to welcome multi-genre musicians, touring Broadway shows, symphonies, plays, and ballets year-round. These world-class performers are hosted by a lineup of historic venues, including the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, and Tennessee’s own “Jewel of the South”: the Tivoli Theatre. More intimate venues include The Signal and Barrelhouse Ballroom. On Main Street, the Songbirds Foundation offers an event space alongside music history exhibits and educational offerings.

Social Clubs

Across the city, several clubs offer sophisticated hospitality spaces where groups can gather for social, professional, and community events. The storied Mountain City Club celebrates a new location above the Gilman Grill in the West Village. A few streets away, the Walden Club offers a combination of downtown and mountain views from its event space. Common House Chattanooga operates out of a historic YMCA now restored to a chic meeting place.

Tennis, Golf, and
Country Clubs

No one loves pickleball quite like Chattanooga loves pickleball! The city’s elite country clubs offer tennis and pickleball leagues, sprawling golfing greens, and stunning event venues showcasing the best of the region’s natural beauty. Patrons are guaranteed to encounter luxurious dining, recreation, and entertainment options at the many clubs on offer, including Black Creek Club, Chatta-nooga Golf & Country Club, Cleveland Country Club, Lookout Mountain Club, Manker Patten Tennis Club, McLemore, The Ooltewah Club, Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, Hixson’s Valleybrook Golf & Country Club, and Creeks Bend Golf Club.

Yearly Events

Local artists, makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs are constantly bringing new and vibrant events to the ‘Nooga nightlife scene. Keep an eye out for concert series, seasonal festivals and markets, charitable benefits and galas, pop-up events, and more.

The Scenic City Shines After Nightfall

There’s something for everyone in Chattanooga, from the music lovers and theater-goers to the craft brewers and bar crawlers. Explore the Scenic City’s acclaimed event venues and one-of-a-kind eateries for an unforgettable night on the town.

Breweries

Long gone are the Prohibition-era days where nary a brewery was to be found. Over the past 30 years, the Chattanooga brewery scene has blossomed into a hoppy hive where beer-lovers can sample local drafts from taprooms and restaurants alike. Looking for something floral? Funky? Sour? Sweet? From the Southside to the riverfront, local craft brewers are bound to help you find a new favorite.

Cocktail Bars

For those who prefer mixed drinks, look no further than the many artisanal cocktail offerings at ambient bars, restaurants, and speakeasies across the city. You’ll find refined classics and new imaginings that are as creative as the menus they accompany. Favorite spirits like whiskey, rum, and tequila are often paired with regionally-sourced ingredients, creating cocktails that are truly unique to the Scenic City.

Pubs and Bars

Local dives meet happy hour at the smattering of bars and pubs across Chattanooga. These eateries draw on Chattanooga’s rich and vibrant history, infusing each spot with good fun and unique character. Cheer on your favorite team over savory shareables or get the gang together for trivia night, karaoke, arcade games, and pool. Be sure to check in at your favorite bar throughout the year for seasonal pop-up events and offerings!   

Music and
Entertainment Venues

Chattanooga is no stranger to musical excellence, having historically been a hot spot for top blues, jazz, and soul musicians like Bessie “The Empress of the Blues” Smith, Sam Gooden and Fred Cash of The Impressions, Jimmy Blanton, and more. Chattanooga stages continue to welcome multi-genre musicians, touring Broadway shows, symphonies, plays, and ballets year-round. These world-class performers are hosted by a lineup of historic venues, including the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, and Tennessee’s own “Jewel of the South”: the Tivoli Theatre. More intimate venues include The Signal and Barrelhouse Ballroom. On Main Street, the Songbirds Foundation offers an event space alongside music history exhibits and educational offerings.

Social Clubs

Across the city, several clubs offer sophisticated hospitality spaces where groups can gather for social, professional, and community events. The storied Mountain City Club celebrates a new location above the Gilman Grill in the West Village. A few streets away, the Walden Club offers a combination of downtown and mountain views from its event space. Common House Chattanooga operates out of a historic YMCA now restored to a chic meeting place.

Tennis, Golf, and
Country Clubs

No one loves pickleball quite like Chattanooga loves pickleball! The city’s elite country clubs offer tennis and pickleball leagues, sprawling golfing greens, and stunning event venues showcasing the best of the region’s natural beauty. Patrons are guaranteed to encounter luxurious dining, recreation, and entertainment options at the many clubs on offer, including Black Creek Club, Chatta-nooga Golf & Country Club, Cleveland Country Club, Lookout Mountain Club, Manker Patten Tennis Club, McLemore, The Ooltewah Club, Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, Hixson’s Valleybrook Golf & Country Club, and Creeks Bend Golf Club.

Yearly Events

Local artists, makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs are constantly bringing new and vibrant events to the ‘Nooga nightlife scene. Keep an eye out for concert series, seasonal festivals and markets, charitable benefits and galas, pop-up events, and more.

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Unknown Caller Bar

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Station Street

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Bar Moxy

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