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🎸 Two days of local music
NOOGAtoday | The Afternooners
Get a chance to see headliners like The Afternooners. | Photo provided by Barrelhouse Ballroom
In response to Chattanooga’s two major music festivals taking a hiatus for 2024, Five Wits Brewing Co. + Barrelhouse Ballroom will bring a new two-day concert experience open to all ages to its location.

“The vision for the festival came from a desire to raise awareness about the incredible music talent we have right here in Chattanooga, and to create a space where these bands can support one another,” said Five Wits Brewing Co. + Barrelhouse Ballroom Co-owner Mike Monen.

The Locals Only Music Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 + Sunday, Oct. 13, showcasing 16 local area bands and musicians. There will be two stages, along with local vendors, food, and brews beginning at 1 p.m. each day for attendees to enjoy.

Check out the full lineup online, but here are the headlining acts:
  • YGTUT & The Plugs | Hip-hop + rap
  • The Afternooners | Indie-pop + rock
  • Behold the Brave | Alternative indie-rock
  • Strung Like a Horse | Folk, rock + Americana
Bonus: Want to hear some of the music you can expect at the festival? Check out our playlist featuring the top songs from each of the acts.

NOOGAtoday | Locals Only Music Festival

Don’t forget to stop by the on-site market to shop from local vendors.

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Screenshot via Barrelhouse Ballroom

Although the festival was created in order to fill a gap in this year’s local music festival scene, Elliot Kehoe of Five Wits Brewing Co. said he hopes this is just the beginning for the Locals Only Music Festival.

“We want people to see Chattanooga the way that we do, as a city full of talented people doing amazing things, and kick start [the] weekend of fun and celebration around that community,” said Kehoe.

Tickets are on sale now with one-day passes starting at $30 + two-day passes starting at $50 (with day-of tickets rising to $60).

Bonus: With major events like the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival + Chattanooga Oktoberfest also happening that weekend, the venue is allowing reentry for folks if they want to leave and come back at a later time.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, Sept. 27
  • “50th Anniversary Show” | Friday, Sept. 27 | 5-8 p.m. | In-Town Gallery | Free | It’s the last chance to see the exhibit featuring the work of 42 past members.
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Create, Move & Sculpt | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | East Lake Park | Free | Head to the park for hands-on clay activities, dance classes, and collaborative art projects.
  • Family Resource Expo & Fall Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 1-4 p.m. | North Chattanooga Recreation Center | Free+ | Learn about local programs, resources, and education focused on family health + wellness.
Sunday, Sept. 29
  • Yoga in the Park | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 9-10 a.m. | Renaissance Park | Free, RSVP | Bring your mat + water for a nature-inspired yoga class.
Monday, Sept. 30
  • String Theory | Monday, Sept. 30 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | $55 | Experience the opening show of the String Theory’s 16th season, featuring the return of clarinetist David Shifrin.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • Senior Day at the Zoo | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | Free | Those 65+ can receive free admission to the zoo + can check out resources from local agency MedicareMisty.
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News Notes
 
Announced
  • Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has announced that Eric Foster has been hired as the new public information officer for the city’s Public Works department. Foster previously served as the program director + an on-air personality at Brewer Media for over 25 years. He will communicate the department’s projects with the public in his new role. (Chattanoogan.com)
Closed
  • Fountainhead Taproom recently announced in an Instagram post that it has permanently closed its doors after five years in business. The owners shared that a new business will be opening in the space on Rossville Avenue in the near future.
Seasonal
  • NoogaLights, the folks behind the beloved drive-thru holiday light show in Soddy-Daisy, is bringing a brand new Halloween walk-thru show to the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens. Tickets are on sale now to experience the synchronized lights from Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3.
Civic
  • Applications to join the City of Lakesite’s Façade Improvement Grant Program are now open. The program serves as an incentive to support revitalization + beautification efforts in the downtown business district. Lakesite businesses should apply by Friday, Nov. 19 at 12 p.m.
Read
  • Walnut Street Publishing is launching “The Walnut Branch: Young Adult” on Sunday, Oct. 13. The fine arts magazine is composed of submissions from area youth, with over 100 pieces of poetry, prose + visual art. Bonus: Parts of the work will be exhibited at the Hunter Museum beginning Thursday, Oct. 3. (The Pulse)
Active
  • Hamilton County residents are invited to participate in UT Institute of Agriculture’s Move Around the Region six-week fitness challenge. The free initiative allows participants to track their movement during physical activities for a chance to win prizes. Learn more + register by Sunday, Oct. 6.
Tech
  • The Chattanooga Connect 2024 conference will take place from Monday, Oct. 21 through Wednesday, Oct. 23 at UTC’s University Center. The event will bring together global industry leaders, policymakers, technologists + researchers to explore the future of urban transportation and more. Register today, Sept. 27 for an early bird discount.
Biz
  • After serving the community since 2017, local gym Kyle House Fitness has rebranded to ONYX Health Studio. Along with fitness options like personalized training + group classes, the studio now offers physical therapy, 3D body scans, and nutrition services for its members.
Outdoors
  • Did you miss out on Crabtree Farms’ Fall Plant Sale? All remaining plants for sale will be available to purchase at the Farmstand. You can swing by on Fridays + Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to shop veggie starts, herbs, fruit-bearing perennials, and landscape plants.
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Job
 
 
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