The underground concert venue holds up to 1,200 people. | Photo by Michael Weintrob via The Caverns
Drumroll, please. From rock to country and everything in between, Chattanooga is a stop on multiple tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Rock
Umphrey’s McGee | Sunday, Aug. 17 | The Caverns | Known for their rock, jazz, and funk blend + lively shows
Alice Cooper | Thursday, Aug. 21 | Memorial Auditorium | Known for heavy metal songs like “School’s Out”
Ryan Adams | Thursday, Sept. 11 | The Walker Theatre | Known for “Come Pick Me Up” and “Oh My Sweet Carolina”
Pop
Noah Reid | Saturday, Oct. 11 | The Walker Theatre | Known for his performance of Tina Turner’s “The Best” on “Schitt’s Creek”
Country
Alison Krauss and Union Station | Tuesday, Aug. 25 | Memorial Auditorium | Known for her feature on “Whiskey Lullaby” + songs like “When You Say Nothing At All”
Corey Smith | Friday, Sept. 5 | The Signal | Known for “The Broken Record”
Chat & Play at South Chatt | 11-11:30 a.m. | South Chattanooga Library | Free | Parents can bring their toddlers to this short early learning program for ages 18 to 36 months.
Mexican Cooking | 6-9 p.m. | Sweet & Savory Classroom | $94 | Roll up your sleeves — and your enchiladas — in this hands-on cooking class featuring homemade tortillas, fresh guac, and sweet churros.
Goodbye June | 8-9:30 p.m. | Songbirds | $20 | Jam out with this band made up of three cousins with a love for anthemic rock songs.
Friday, Aug. 15
Silent Book Club | 12-1 p.m. | Eastgate Library | Free | Grab a book and read in the company of other bookworms, then share suggestions with your new friends.
Silent Disco | 6-9 p.m. | Collegedale City Hall | Free | Grab your glowing headphones and pick your channel — this event is bringing the beats for families and friends ages 8 and up.
Bobby Stone Film Series: “The Six Triple Eight” | 6:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | Free | Discover the untold story of the women who delivered hope during WWII and hear from star Shanice Williams.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Rugby Beginners Clinic | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Midtown Arena | Free | If you’re curious about rugby, here’s your chance to learn skills like passing, tackling, and rucking in a fun environment.
The Chattanooga Vintage Market | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free | Browse through vintage clothing, sneakers, handmade jewelry, and local art.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Science of Stretching: Yoga Class | 2-3 p.m. | Yin Yang House | $10+ | Stretch deeply and unlock your body in this yoga-informed mobility class — don’t forget to bring your mat.
The Swiftwater Rescue Team was busy in East Ridge Tuesday night. | Photo via the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
Weather
Chattanooga saw its second-highest rainfall on record Tuesday night, triggering tragic flash floods, with East Ridge and Brainerd among the hardest-hit areas. Boneyard Bar + OddStory Brewing Co. are currently collecting donations through Thursday, Aug. 28 for those affected by the floods. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Civic
The City of East Ridge is now encouraging residents and business owners to report damage to both their insurance providers and the city by emailing Amanda Bowers with a description of the damage, photos, their full address, and phone number.
Biz
Downtown Chattanooga is thriving, according to a new report from River City Company. The area is outperforming national averages in office occupancy + retail growth. Nearly 94% of office space is occupied — compared to about 80% nationally — and retail vacancy is under 3%. Plus, 23 new businesses opened downtown in the past year.
Announced
The Tennessee Interstate Conservancy is hosting a press conference tonight at 6 p.m. at the Tennessee Aquarium to launch its beautification project along Highway 27 in downtown Chattanooga. Its goal: boost tourism, fuel economic growth, and create jobs. We’ll keep you posted as more details come in.
Edu
UTC Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce has been appointed to the board overseeing Oak Ridge National Lab. The move strengthens UTC’s research ties and could create more opportunities for students as the university expands its focus on research, quantum science, and new doctoral programs. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
The Word
Jamtronica. Ever heard of it? It’s a music genre that marries jam bands with electronic music, and it’s what you’ll hear at Riverfront Nights this Saturday, Aug. 16. Headliner Dizgo blends it with funk and psychedelic rock. So we have four words for you: get ready to dance.
Try This
Thought libraries were just for books? Think again. You can now check out toys from the Chattanooga Public Library. The Toy Library has educational toys designed to support early childhood development. If you have a library card, you can check out toys from any of the library’s five locations.
Community
Volunteers are needed for the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair, happening Friday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 9. Shifts are just 2.5 hours, and volunteers receive a free meal, t-shirt, parking, and event pass. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, sign up to volunteer.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Alright class, let’s see how you did. On Monday, I gave readers a pop quiz to see how closely they’d been paying attention to my News Notes section. More than 300 people took the quiz — but only 16 people got a perfect score. The question that stumped most of you was: What stand-up comedian recently released his special “Wet Heat” that was filmed in Chattanooga? The answer: Dusty Slay. Better luck next time.
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