Closures + parking

• All of Coolidge Park + the Chattanooga Theatre parking lot (next to the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center) will be closed until Monday, Sept. 11.
• Tremont Street (between River Street + the waterfront) will be closed now through Sunday. Detours will be posted.
• There is no parking on the north side of the park, but you can find paid lots on the south side of the river with easy access via the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge.
• For bikers — the festival has a complimentary bike valet (located off River Street by the Walnut Street Bridge + Outdoor Chattanooga).

Festival goers

• Gates for both days open at 12 p.m. + the first performer takes the Poplar Stage at 12:30 p.m. — note: due to health issues, Caamp has dropped out as Saturday’s headliner and will be replaced by NEEDTOBREATHE.
• Plan your time at the festival + get accustomed to the layout by exploring the festival map.
• Pack up your approved small purses, fanny packs, or clear bags. Lockers can be reserved.
• Drink plenty of water. Bring an empty container or hydration backpack to use at the free water refill stations (there are four for general access + one in the VIP lounge).
• For the ones with kiddos — check out The Treehouse (where the carousel and splash pad is) for different activities for the little ones.
• Pace yourself in between sets at the festival by seeing what’s beyond the music.

• Carlos Rising and Holy Heat | Friday, Sept. 8 | 8-11 p.m. | The Woodshop, 5500 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga | $15 | Hear soothing vocals cover soul, R&B, and neo-pop from a season 23 contestant of NBC’s “The Voice” + his band.

• Wildflower Walk | Saturday, Sept. 9 | Times vary | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | Take a guided hike with a naturalist to see the beautiful blooms of tickseed + ironweed in the lower meadows.
• Fall Market | Saturday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Greenway Park & Pavilion, 755 Raider Dr., Cleveland | Free+ | Shop from 150+ vendors and food trucks + enjoy a petting zoo, inflatables, and entertainment.
• Bootleg Bash | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 3-6 p.m. | Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga | $20-$50 | Sample whiskey from over 20 different Tennessee distilleries while enjoying live bluegrass music and food trucks.

• Patriot Day | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Spend the day at the Chattanooga Market with a special remembrance for those who lost their lives on 9/11.
• Ruby Falls Lantern Tours: Ghost Walk Edition | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 9:15-10:30 p.m. | Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga | $39.95 | Take an after-hours tour of the falls while hearing ghost stories and history of the site.

• Handbuild Your Own Clay Travel Mug | Monday, Sept. 11 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $65 | Learn how to handbuild a clay travel mug — all supplies included, but bring any objects or stamps you might want to add.

• Broad Street southbound (between Aquarium Way + 3rd Street) will be closed today, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This closure will take place every Friday through Oct. 27 for the Noontunes concert series.

• All users and advocates of the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway are invited to attend an informative meeting on Saturday, Sept. 9. Attendees will meet at the Sterchi Farm Trailhead at 9 a.m. to discuss issues with the greenway and potential solutions.

• Local fitness group FIT4MOM Chattanooga is celebrating seven years of operation by offering a week of free classes for the mothers in the community. The classes will take place Sunday, Sept. 10-Friday, Sept. 15 at various locations. Sign up online.

• AVA will welcome two new exhibits to its gallery on Friday, Sept. 15. The public is invited to attend a joint opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. for the “Skyward: Celestial Ruminations” by Jonathan Bidwell + “Extraordinary: A Juried Exhibition of AIM Center Artists” shows. (Chattanoogan.com)

• In celebration of its 100th season, Chattanooga Theatre Centre will present “Peter Pan, The Musical” beginning Friday, Sept. 22. This family-friendly production “transcends generations, making it an ideal outing for families looking to create cherished memories together.” Get your tickets.

• The Chattery is hosting a “The Office” themed end-of-summer party on Saturday, Sept. 23. Dress up as your favorite character to compete in a costume contest, play trivia, and hit the dance floor with music by DJ MCPRO. Get tickets online.

• The Chattanooga Lookouts have announced their 2024 schedule. Plan ahead for Friday, April 5 as they make their season debut against the Birmingham Barons + for the first home game of the season on Tuesday, April 9.

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Thursday

• 5-7:30 p.m. | UTC Library’s Roth Reading Room | Opening reception (ticketed wine reception) and readings from Xu Xi, Justin Wymer + Jamie Quatro — RSVP

Friday

• 12-1:30 p.m. | University Center’s auditorium | Readings from Jenny Sadre Orafai, Karen Babine, Jasmine Tabor + Amy Wright
• 5-7:30 p.m. | Stove Works | Book release reception and readings from Earl Braggs, Sybil Baker, Kris Whorton + Andrew Najberg