Friday

• The New Dismembered Tennesseans | A continuation of Chattanooga’s original bluegrass band which started in 1945
• Becky Buller | Multi-instrumentalist known for fiddling
• The Slocan Ramblers | Group from Toronto, Ontario
• The Infamous Stringdusters | Known for their progressive bluegrass tunes + innovative style

Saturday

• Damn Tall Buildings | Mixed stylings of bluegrass, swing, ragtime + jazz
• Sister Sadie | Nashville-based all-female group
• The Steel Wheels | Bringing its folk-rock tunes from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
• Chicken Wire Empire | Known for being a pioneer in the Upper Midwest contemporary bluegrass scene
• The SteelDrivers | Specializing in a mixed genre of bluegrass and soul
• The Brothers Comatose | West Coast five-piece band featuring two brothers

Know before you go

• The festival is rain or shine, so plan accordingly.
• No outside food or drink (over 18 food trucks will be on-site to grab a bite) — bonus: The vendor application is still open.
• Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs.
• Wheelchair seating will be available near the stage.
• Leashed pups can join the party.
• Parking is available nearby (street, lot + garage) and the free shuttle will run until 11 p.m.

• Micro-mobility Lunch & Learn | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 12-1:30 p.m. | UTC Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Free, RSVP | Hear local content creator + activist Jon Jon Wesolowski discuss barriers within transit systems and how it connects to our urban ecology.
• Book Launch | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | The Granfalloon | Free+, RSVP | Join author Jamie Quatro to kick off her book tour with a reading + conversation about “Two-Step Devil,” her new work set in Chattanooga.

• SPLASH Art Classes | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 4-5:45 p.m. | Downtown Branch, Chattanooga Public Library | Free | K-12th graders of any skill level can enjoy this weekly art class — all supplies provided.

• Park Grand Opening | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 4 p.m. | Riverview Park Playground | Free | Celebrate the opening of this park designed to promote play among children of differing abilities, ages, and communities.
• Tyler Hubbard | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 8-11:59 p.m. | The Signal | $47+ | See this country singer hit the stage in the Scenic City with Alana Springsteen.

• Elvis Night + Miss Rockabilly Pin Up Contest | Friday, Sept. 13 | 6 p.m. | Groovy Nomad Motel, Trenton, GA | Free+ | Come out for an amateur contest that honors the 1950s Southeast rock ‘n roll, swing, and country culture.

• Fireworks + Noche de Lobos - Chattanooga Red Wolves vs. Greenville Triumph | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | CHI Memorial Stadium | $17+ | Catch the final fireworks show of the season + enjoy $4 margs all night long as the Red Wolves make a push for the playoffs.*
• The World Famous Zooperstars & Fireworks at the Lookouts | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7:15-11 p.m. | AT&T Field | $8+ | Catch the zany costumed Zooperstars at AT&T Field + enjoy post-game fireworks during the Lookout’s final homestand of the season.*

• A roller skating rink
• A pump track
• Pickleball
• Basketball
• Free equipment rental
• Events from local partners

• In case you missed it, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is hosting his State of the City address on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Walker Theatre. Register to hear major updates about what the Kelly Administration has been up to + the One Chattanooga plan.

• The family behind Red Bank’s Pizzeria Cortile has announced they will bring another sit-down restaurant to the area. While the details are still cooking over at Laney’s, expect similar items you’ve seen as specials + the early days of the Local Slice food truck. Sign up for updates.

• Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer has launched Hatch’s Hero, a new community-based health program. Families who join will have access to activities, resources, advocacy opportunities, and more while connecting with others who have children undergoing treatment.

• The Tennessee Aquarium will host a silent auction starting Thursday, Sept. 12 through Thursday, Sept. 19, featuring 50 paintings done by its residents. That’s right, you can get a piece done by ring-tailed lemurs, gentoo and macaroni penguins, a Columbian red-tailed boa constrictor, a radiated tortoise, and an American alligator.

• The Hunter Museum of American Art will host an opening reception for its latest exhibition on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. “City as Canvas: Graffiti Art from the Martin Wong Collection” depicts New York City’s streets in the 1970s and 1980s + will be on display through Monday, Jan. 13.

• Northside Neighborhood House (NNH) has announced it will host its second annual Fashion Show in April. To prepare, NNH has opened a committee dedicated to organizing the event — from planning and sponsorship recruitment to ticket sales + collaboration opportunities.

• What would your high school’s football team do with $100,000? School officials can register your high school for the chance to win T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest. Psst — Bradley Central High School in nearby Cleveland is already in the running.

• Introducing Jobs, our new virtual bulletin board featuring local job openings in all industries. It’s simple: Post your listing (it’s free for a limited time), and watch those applications roll in.

• Do you know everything Cempa Community Care does for Nooga? See Cempa CEO Dr. Shannon Burger’s interview with Local 3 News to find out (hint: she talks mental health, income-based discounts, accessibility-focused + one-stop-shopping healthcare, and more).*

• Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

• Calling all home decorators. Color matching just got easier with the Nix Mini 3. Use it to match any hue with thousands of name-brand paint colors.*

• Johni Acorn | Americana
• Richard Daigle | Country-folk
• Alva Leigh | Pop
• Prollyamory | Folk
• Andrew Carl Thams | Americana
• Fellzog | Rock