If you go to Wing Wednesday at Doc Holidays, you won’t leave hungry. | Photo by Jeremy Harvey
It’s no secret that you work hard — especially Monday through Friday. Give yourself a break from your usual after-work routine with these weekly events.
Monday
If Monday has you singing the blues, you might as well go to Monday Night Blues Jam at Gate 11 Distillery at 7:30 p.m. Host Jimmy G. will take the stage along with other local musicians. If you’d rather test your knowledge, head to the North Shore for Trivia Night at Stevarinos Italian Eatery & Pub at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Save your appetite for all-you-can-eat wings at Doc Holidays Bar & Grill. It costs ~$16 and they have a lot of different sauces you can choose from. Editor Sarah here: My friends and I like to channel our inner Joey Chestnut and have a contest to see who can eat the most wings. Spoiler alert: I never win. If you’d rather do the opposite of eat wings, join Oddstory Brewing Co.'s run club at 6 p.m.
Erlanger Baroness Market | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Erlanger Baroness Hospital | Free | Shop locally made arts + crafts and get a bite to eat at this smaller version of the Chattanooga Market.
Main Street Farmers Market | 4-6 p.m. | Finley Stadium | Free | Pick up some fresh produce and meat from local vendors.
Noontunes 2025 | 12-1 p.m. | Miller Park | Free | Grab lunch from a food truck and watch a performance from Chattanooga indie-alternative artist Cody James Harris.
Throwback Thursday | 4-8 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | Free | It’s the first Thursday of the month, which means you can enjoy free admission to the museum’s permanent collection.
Friday, Sept. 5
Homeschool Days | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo | $5+ | Parents and their homeschooled students can visit the zoo at a discounted rate — $5 for children and $10 for adults.
Corey Smith | 8-11 p.m. | The Signal | $40+ | Join country-rock artist Corey Smith for an unforgettable night of heartfelt lyrics, Southern soul, and crowd-pleasing hits.
We really hope Times Square is ready for this cuteness. | Photo provided by NDSS
Featured
This Saturday, Sept. 6, Chattanooga’s own Levi Darr will light up the screens in Times Square during the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual video presentation. His photo was chosen from more than 2,600 submissions. The video will be livestreamed on NDSS’s Facebook page from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (News Channel 9)
Concert
The International Bluegrass Music Association has released the schedule for the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, happening Tuesday, Sept. 16 though Thursday, Sept. 18 at several Chattanooga venues. The event will introduce bluegrass lovers to new and emerging talent. Tickets are $30 for a single-day pass and $65 for all three days.
Sports
It’s your last week to watch the Lookouts play at AT&T Field before they move to their new stadium in 2026. Tonight is Dogs at the Diamond, tomorrow is Thirsty Thursday, Friday is the Joey Votto jersey giveaway, Saturday is Bluegrass Night, and on Sunday, the team is giving away bottles of dirt from the field.
Plan Ahead
I’m predicting lots of orange at the Chattanooga Market this Sunday, Sept. 7. Shoppers are encouraged to wear their favorite team colors for Team Spirit Day. Vendors are also getting in on the fun with themed art and snacks.
Festival
The first-ever Chattanooga Jazz Fest is coming to the Choo Choo on Sunday, Oct. 26, with free live jazz, blues, and funk from local artists. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and there will be an “Open Jam” afterparty at Wanderlinger Brewing Co. (The Pulse)
Edu
Peyton Manning is giving back to his alma mater once again — this time with a $4 million gift to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The donation creates two endowments honoring his mentors and will help support students, faculty research, and new ideas in communication and media. (News Channel 9)
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Now that we’ve got your attention with two adorable dogs in costumes, we can tell you we’re less than three weeks away from what Oddstory Brewing Co. calls “the best day of the year.”
Oddtoberfest will be on Saturday, Sept. 20 and will feature live music from a polka band, a costume contest, and a stein-holding competition. Entry is $10 at the door, and they’ll have plenty of festive merch if you’re looking to take home a souvenir.
Your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains.
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.
You may be familiar with Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights during the holiday season, but this fall, they’re introducing something new — the Enchanted Pumpkin Patch. This family-friendly event will include a tractor maze, pumpkin painting, balloon animals, and magic shows. It begins Friday, Sept. 26 and runs through Halloween.
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