Chattanooga Beer Fest coming to First Horizon Pavilion
You could be here, sipping on brews. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Beer Fest
The third annual Chattanooga Beer Fest will return to First Horizon Pavilion on Saturday, May 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Your ticket allows you to sample craft beers from over 25 local, regional, national, and international breweries. Attendees will also receive a commemorative tasting glass + be able to enjoy live music by Flash Drive and food truck offerings (you can eat with I Love Tacos, Fro Daddy Donuts, Chattater, and Windy City Eatz).
Here’s a few of the breweries you can expect to see pouring beers:
3 Floyds Brewing | Munster, IN
Bell’s Brewery | Kalamazoo, MI
Blake’s Hard Ciders | Armada, MI
Bold Rock Hard Ciders | Nellysford, VA
Good People Brewing Co. | Birmingham, AL
Highland Brewing Co. | Asheville, NC
Maui Brewing Co. | Kihei, HI
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New Belgium Brewing | Asheville, NC
Paulaner Brewery | Munich, Germany
Rhinegeist Brewery | Cincinnati, OH
Shock Top | St. Louis, MO
Sycamore Brewing | Charlotte, NC
Trimtab Brewing Co. | Birmingham, AL
Note: This is a 21+ event and you must have a valid ID for admission. If you’re looking to attend the event without drinking, $20 designated driver tickets will be sold at the door.
Bonus: We’re teaming up with the Chattanooga Beer Fest to offer two pairs of tickets to the event for our readers + followers. Stay tuned for our Instagram post to register to win — we’ll contact our winners on Wednesday, May 22. Good luck.
CO.MOBILITY Summit | Monday, May 20-Wednesday, May 22 | Times vary | UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | $249-$299 | Hear from over 60 speakers + learn from corporate power players about the future of mobility.
Nutrition Demystified | Monday, May 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $33.85 | Learn how to decipher food labels like a pro, ensuring you make informed choices at the grocery store.
Tuesday, May 21
Adult Craft: Upcycled Patriotic Wreath | Tuesday, May 21 | 5:30-6:45 p.m. | Collegedale Public Library, 9318 Apison Pk., Collegedale | Free | Create red, white, and blue decor with used fabrics, just in time for Memorial Day weekend — no library card needed.
Wednesday, May 22
Networking & Neurodiversity | Wednesday, May 22 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Floor Five of The Edney, 1100 Market St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Connect with inclusive employers at this event with game areas + breakaway spaces.
Thursday, May 23
“Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour” | Thursday, May 23 | 6 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $48.70-$88.40 | Take the kiddos out for an evening of curiosity and adventure as you dance, sing + learn.
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Did someone say “Viva Las Vegas?” The Chattanooga Airport has officially opened its nonstop flight connections to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, offering twice-weekly flights through Allegiant Airlines. If you’re looking to plan a trip, use our guide to become a jet setter.
Traffic
The W Road is closed due to an apparent rockslide that happened early Sunday morning, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The roadway is covered in large boulders and trees. Motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
Network
EPB will host its Supplier Diversity Day on Thursday, May 23 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Chattanoogan Hotel. This free event offers a “forum for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses to network with industry leaders and hear from experts on expanding opportunities.”
Arts
Open call alert. Stove Works is looking for artists to join its 2025 Residency Program + 2026 Guest Curators Program. Applications are open now for aspiring residents and curators and are due by Saturday, June 15 at 11:59 p.m. Note: Application fees increase closer to the deadline date.
Community
Volunteers are needed for Crabtree Farms’ upcoming annual 100 Dinner and Auction. You can sign up for varying projects running from Saturday, June 15 through Sunday, June 23, helping beautify and set up the grounds before the event + cleaning up after.
Pets
The Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga will host its next community clinic on Saturday, June 29. You can take your pets to Soddy Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to get free vaccinations + low-cost microchipping, rabies shots, nail trimming, and more.
Plan Ahead
Your Memorial Day weekend plans just got sweeter. The inaugural GAZEBO Festival (co-headlined and hosted by Derby City rapper Jack Harlow) is headed to Louisville, KY on Saturday, May 25 + Sunday, May 26. Here’s everything you need to know — from the full lineup to ticket options. Snag a pass.*
Edu
The UTC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship recently created student marketing analyst positions to give students first-hand, real-world experience on marketing techniques. The result: A longtime goal was realized for another UTC department. See what happened.*
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An excellent summer hydration bottle: Hydro Flask’s 32-oz. stainless bottle with a flex straw lid. Color “Sugar Crush” is only available for a limited time, and it’s so cute and summery, we’ve got all the heart eyes for it.
Calling all wine and martini enthusiasts. The wait is almost over for Chattanooga’s newest bar — 50/50. The spot located at 43 Station St. announced it will open its doors this month. Make sure to follow them over on Instagram for updates on an official opening date.
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