Chattanooga’s annual two-day Head of the Hooch regatta will be next Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2.
Folks can gather along the Tennessee River to cheer on registered teams as they row a 4,500-meter course that will end at Ross’s Landing. More than 20,000 spectators are expected to attend this year’s regatta.
While the Walnut Street Bridge is usually a prime viewing spot, it’s closed this year for renovations. Try one of these other locations:
- Ross’s Landing for a crowd + finish line view
- Coolidge Park for a quieter setting
- Somewhere along the Tennessee Riverwalk, based on the race course
Pro tips: Check the full race schedule and keep in mind — Daylight Saving Time falls between the days, so Sunday’s races start an hour earlier than Saturday’s.
If you’d like to help, you can sign up to volunteer before, during, or after the regatta. Volunteers are still needed to help launch boats, conduct safety checks, and more.
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream on the Head of the Hooch YouTube page and follow their Instagram page for updates before the event.
