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Your 2022 Moon River Music Festival Guide

Coolidge Park will be the site of this two-day music festival. | Photo by Roger Ho via Moon River Music Festival

Get ready for a weekend of fun, Nooga. The Moon River Music Festival is back this Sat., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 11 in Coolidge Park.

With headlining acts The National + Leon Bridges and a solid lineup including artists like Band of Horses, Local Natives, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Zach Bryan, and so much more — it’s going to be a jam-packed weekend.

Whether you’re attending (we’ll see you there, btw) or if it’s not in your plans, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the festival.

Tickets + payment

Still need to get your tickets? No worries, 1-day + 2-day tickets are still available for purchase here — you can also pick up VIP wristbands + pre/after party tickets.

The festival is cashless, meaning in order to buy food, drinks, merch, etc. you’ll have to pay with a card, or you can load money onto your wristbands.

Parking

There is not a space dedicated for festival parking. The lots on the north side of the river + around Coolidge Park will be closed for festival staging.

We recommend parking across the river in downtown + accessing the festival via the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge.

If you’re biking to the festival, a complimentary Bike Valet will be available and located just off of River Street near Outdoor Chattanooga and the Walnut Street Bridge. You can also check out this helpful festival bus route guide.

Food + Drink

There will be no shortage of food + drink vendors to choose from. We can’t wait to try Flaming Wok, Romega Taqueria, and Fistful of Tacos.

What to bring

Clear bags
Baby strollers (no wagons)
Blankets
Cameras (basic point-and-shoot consumer-grade cameras only)
Empty reusable water bottles

What to leave

Non-clear bags (full bag policy here)
Coolers
Hammocks
Video equipment or drones
Pets (service animals are permitted)
Chairs

A full list of which items are permitted + prohibited can be found here.

For those not attending

If going to Moon River isn’t in your plans, that doesn’t mean you should completely avoid the area. Plenty of restaurants + shops in the NorthShore area will be open for business and need support during the weekend — you might just have to park a little further than usual.

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Jamie Kilstein | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch (inside the Choo Choo) | $17+ | Comedian, radio host, writer, and performer Jamie Kilstein has unwavering views for which he refuses to apologize.

Saturday

CELEBRA Chattanooga 2022 | Sat., Sept. 10 | 3-10 p.m. | The Granfalloon | Free | Chattanooga’s first “Celebra” party will feature Latin food, craft vendors, dance lessons, and live performances.
Brew Skies Beer & Wine Festival | Sat., Sept. 10 | 4 p.m. | AT&T Field | $20+ | Sample from a large selection of beers + wine while enjoying live music, games, and more. 🍺

Sunday

Nature Calls Trail Race | Sun., Sept. 11 | 10 a.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust | $20+ | This race is a low key, no frills, no awards social race, run, or hike. 🥾
Southside Cleanup | Sun., Sept. 11 | 11 a.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave. | Free+ | Volunteer to help clean up Southside — long pants + close-toed shoes recommended.

Plan Ahead

2022 WOW Chatt Concert Series, presented by ModWash | Fri., Sept. 16 | Miller Park | 6 p.m. | $20+ | Proceeds from the concert, ft. The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, will support Women’s Oncology Warriors Foundation. *

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Weather

81º | Evening showers | 42% chance of rain 🌧️

Coming Soon

Athens, GA-based Creature Comforts Brewing Co. announced that it is expanding distribution to Chattanooga this fall. Stay tuned for more details to come. 🍺
Shaq is coming to Chatt. Ok, ok, not really, but Shaquille O’Neal’s fast casual chicken restaurant Big Chicken is. Local restauranter Jim Richards signed a franchise agreement to open Big Chicken restaurants in Middle + East Tennessee, with a couple of Chattanooga locations in the plans. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Community

This month, all college students, faculty, and staff can receive half-price tickets to the Tennessee Aquarium. The discounted rate will begin on Sun., Sept. 11 and last through Fri., Sept. 30. Bonus: students, faculty + staff can also receive discounted membership rates during the month. 🐠
Applications are now open for SoLit’s Local Distinguished Author Award, recognizing the accomplishments of local authors, raising awareness of their talent, and celebrating their work.

Sports

Chattanooga Lookouts player Elly De La Cruz was named Southern League Player of the Month for August. This past month, De La Cruz batted .355/.425/.688 and led the league in RBIs (25), doubles (13), and total bases (64). ⚾

Try This

The Chattanooga Design Studio’s next CIVIQ Speaker Series will take place this month on Thurs., Sept. 29 at Waterhouse Pavilion. Bruzenskey Bois of urbanist development firm People Places will be speaking at the event from 5:30-7 p.m.

Plan Ahead

We’re barely on the brink of fall, but that doesn’t mean we can’t share holiday news. A drive-thru holiday light show, NoogaLights at Chester Frost Park, will take place this year beginning Nov. 14 at Dallas Island. The ~30-minute drive-thru will cost $30 per car.

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Remembering Sept. 11

Local organizations and community members can pay tribute to those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks this weekend. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

This Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. Here are some local events you can attend to honor + remember the fallen from that day.

Patriots Day Luncheon | Sat., Sept. 10 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Chattanooga Elks Lodge, 1067 Graysville Rd. | Free | This luncheon is for police, fire, EMS, and 911 Communication employees to honor them for their service.

2022 Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & 3.43 Mile Walk | Sun., Sept. 11 | 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | AT&T Field | $45 | Firefighters + members of the community can participate — all proceeds from the event will benefit local first responders.

Flag Waving 9/11 Remembrance | Sun., Sept. 11 | 8:46-10:03 a.m. | Any location | Free | Wreaths Across America has made a national call to stand out and wave flags to remember the anniversary of 9/11.

THE WRAP

Today’s edition was written by Kristen.

Editor’s pick: This weekend is one of those weekends where I wish I could be at multiple places at the same time, there are so many cool things happening around town. I’ll be at the Moon River Festival, but someone have a beer for me at the Brew Skies Beer & Wine Festival + some Latin food at CELEBRA Chattanooga.

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