Friday

• 5:30-6:15 p.m. | The New Dismembered Tennesseans
• 6:35-7:35 p.m. | Slocan Ramblers
• 7:55-8:55 p.m. | Kruger Brothers
• 9:15-10:45 p.m. | Rhonda Vincent & The Rage

Saturday

• 12-12:40 p.m. | Lone Mountain Band
• 1-1:40 p.m. | Bluetastic Fangrass
• 2-2:40 p.m. | Crowe Brothers
• 3-4 p.m. | Sister Sadie
• 4:20-5:20 p.m. | Tim O’Brien
• 5:40-6:40 p.m. | Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
• 7-8:10 p.m. | The Brothers Comatose
• 8:30-10 p.m. | Greensky Bluegrass

Know before you go

• The festival is rain or shine, so plan accordingly
• No outside food or drink (over a dozen food trucks will be on-site to grab a bite)
• Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs
• Wheelchair seating will be available near the stage
• Leashed pups can join the party

• The Spotlight Project: NAMI Narratives on Stage | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | Free | See this series of artistic vignettes showcasing the stories of mental health.
• “Blithe Spirit” | Tuesday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | $15-$20 | See this theater company’s depiction of Noël Coward’s play on the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine.
• Declan McKenna | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $37.37 | See the English singer-songwriter behind the hit song “Brazil” take the stage in the Scenic City.

• Fleet Feet + Oddstory Pub Run | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Run a 5k route through downtown Chattanooga + enjoy pint night prices at the brewery after the run; runners meet at 5:45 p.m.

• John Fleming Gould Exhibit | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6-7 p.m. | Southern Adventist University, Brock Hall, John C. Williams Art Gallery, Collegedale | Free | See the pen and ink illustrations of historic landmarks in New York and Erie, PA from this prominent illustrator for the Saturday Evening Post.
• Affordable Housing Panel | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Hear a panel of experts dive into the challenges and solutions surrounding affordable housing + the city’s new Housing Action Plan.

• The Isaiah 117 House at Chambliss Center for Children is slated to open on Monday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. This will be Hamilton County’s first Isaiah 117 House and will offer children in the area a “welcoming and loving environment while they await placement in a foster home.” (Chattanoogan.com)

• Local animal rehabilitation group Camp Wildernest Wildlife Center, Inc. will host its Bidding & Birding Silent Auction now through Monday, Oct. 9 at 11:45 p.m. Various donated items are up for bids (think: vacation deals and art) to help raise funds for the organization’s efforts. See the items.

• The Tennessee Aquarium will kickoff its ODDtober with an underwater pumpkin carving demonstration today, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. Two scuba divers will dress up + carve “Nickajack-o-laterns” while swimming with the fish. Bonus: See this event every Saturday in October at 2 p.m.

• ChaTech recently announced the winners of the 2023 Technology Excellence (TechX) Awards. Twelve local folks and organizations were recognized for “outstanding achievements in technology innovation and expertise.” Meet the recipients.

• The University of Tennessee Extension Institute of Agriculture will host its Move Around the Region fitness challenge from Monday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Nov. 19. The six-week program is free and open to folks of all fitness levels. Learn more + register.

• Which car accelerates faster — the 2022 Lamborghini Aventador or the 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid? Take a guess for a chance to win tickets (courtesy of EPB) to the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15.*

• Did you know opioids are often prescribed to children for post-surgery pain management? If that has you wondering if there’s better options out there, we’ve got you covered. We connected with a Chattanooga pediatric surgeon who gave us five reasons why she incorporated this long-acting, non-opioid medication into her practice.*

• There’s no time like the present. Thinking of college? There’s still time to start ChattState this semester — but hurry. The second seven-week term starts Monday, Oct. 9. See details + apply.*

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