Participating breweries

• Naked River Brewing Co.
• Oddstory Brewing Co.
• Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.
• SweetWater Brewing Co.
• Big River Grille & Brewing Works
• Chattanooga Brewing Co.
• Cherry Street Brewing

Event rules

• You must be 21+ to attend + bring a valid ID for entry.
• The last admittance will be at 8:30 p.m. + the last pour at 9:15 p.m.
• There will be no re-entry to this event.
• No outside food or beverage is allowed.

• Food Preservation Classes | Thursday, July 13 | 1-3 p.m. | University of Tennessee Extension, 6183 Adamson Cir., Chattanooga | $20 | Learn how to safely freeze foods in this beginner-friendly class.

• NOOGAtoday Brewery Tour with ChattaBrew Tour | Friday, July 14 | 4 p.m. | Meet at Chattanooga Brewing Co., 1804 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $45 | Enjoy a guided walking tour to four Chattanooga breweries with us — use code “NOOGATODAY” for $10 off.
• Spryo Gyra | Friday, July 14 | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $34-$49 | Spyro Gyra has spent nearly 50 years of performing contemporary jazz across six continents.
• “Seussical the Musical” | Friday, July 14-Saturday, July 15 | 8 p.m. | Signal Mountain Playhouse, 1110 James Blvd., Signal Mountain | $5-$15 | Bring your lawn chair and bug spray for an outdoor production of Dr. Seuss’ works in the form of music — tickets are cash or check only.

• Q’n Brew | Saturday, July 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $0-$25 | Head to the zoo for an evening of barbecue, beer-tasting + live music.
• Bobby Stone Film Series: “All The Pretty Horses” | Saturday, July 15 | 7 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $7.50-$13.50 | Watch the film based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel about a young cowboy.

• Top Tomato Festival | Sunday, July 16 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $15 | Spicy, tangy, or non-alcoholic — try it all at the Chattanooga Market’s Bloody Mary sampling event.
• Artful Yoga with Christy Bonner | Sunday, July 16 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Enjoy an art-inspired yoga session with instructor Christy Bonner — must bring your own mat.

• The Chattanooga City Council recently approved a resolution that will allow Mayor Tim Kelly to formalize a resident-led partnership effort to help the war-torn Ukrainian city Trostyanets. Read our breakdown of the agreement.

• Koesten DevCo LLC has proposed a three-level 15-unit apartment building to be built in the Northshore area. Pending rezoning approval, the development planned for 217 Tremont St., would replace an existing home on the lot. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Tennessee Aquarium recently announced several organizational changes to its staff. Among these changes, Gordon Stalans will step into the role of vice president and chief operating officer. Gordon formerly served as the chief financial officer + chief information systems officer. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Chattanooga has officially launched its Mentor Hub which will connect community members to mentorship opportunities. This initiative also aims to be an “invaluable resource for youth-oriented organizations” by partnering with local groups such as The Bethlehem Center and YCAP.

• The Tennessee Office of Reentry will host its “Career Prep Day & Job Fair for Ex-Offenders” on Tuesday, July 18 at the Westside Community Center (1201 Poplar St.) from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees can receive haircuts, clothes + resources to aid in seeking jobs.

• Finley Stadium is slated to welcome 21 high school football teams for the annual High School Jamboree Thursday, Aug. 10-Saturday, Aug. 12. Teams from Marion, Hamilton, and Bradley County will compete + tickets will be sold from the schools and the stadium for $10.

• $4.7 million. That’s how much the Erlanger Foundation generated in the 2023 fiscal year — the highest amount in the history of the foundation outside of a capital campaign. Notably, funds went towards two pediatric critical care transport vehicles + six NICU incubators.

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2026 lineup

• May 23 | The headliner for opening night will be Purple Madness: A Tribute to Prince, with local act Le Gato kicking off the evening.
• June 6 | Rock the 90’s will be bringing lots of classic 1990s rock songs to the stage. Editor Sarah here: I may be showing my age, but I’m most excited about this one.
• July 4 | For Independence Day, Johnny Folsom 4: A Johnny Cash Tribute will hit the stage with Courtney Cowart & Bad Matador as its opener.
• Aug. 1 | Get ready for Kings of Queen: The Nation’s Top Queen Tribute. Lovelace will be warming up the crowd.
• Sept. 5 | Riverfront Nights will close out the series with the Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band Let’s Groove Tonight. As if that’s not cool enough, a Kool & The Gang tribute band will open on the final night.

Important times

• 6 p.m. | Concession and drink sales begin
• 7 p.m. | Live music starts
• 10 p.m. | Live music ends

To bring... or not to bring?

• Bring chairs, blankets, water bottles, and leashed pets
• Don’t bring glass containers, coolers, or any outside alcoholic beverages (they’ll be available for purchase)

Pro tips

• Arrive early for parking purposes; downtown street parking is free after 6 p.m.
• Expect Riverfront Parkway to be closed between Chestnut Street and Power Alley on Saturdays throughout the concert series.
• On extended evenings (May 23, June 6, June 27, July 4, July 18, Aug. 1, Aug. 29, and Sept. 5), Riverfront Parkway will also be shut down by Ross’s Landing to utilize both lawns.
• Plan on grabbing a bite to eat from one of several food trucks that’ll be on-site.
• Keep the kiddos entertained with cornhole, giant Jenga, and other yard games.
• If you don’t mind getting wet, cool off by walking through the sprinkler that’ll be on-site. There will also be doggy pools and water bowls for your furry friends.