See local aerialists defy gravity during dance trapeze performances. | Photo provided by Barking Legs Theater
November’s shaping up to be a busy one, Chattanooga. From festivals and markets to can’t-miss shows, we’ve rounded up the top events you’ll want on your calendar.
Festivals + markets
Chattanooga Fringe Festival | Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 9 | Times vary | Various venues | $22+ | A celebration of bold performances in dance, theater, music, comedy, and more
Big Band Day at the Chattanooga Market | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion | Free | It’s the same Chattanooga Market you know + love with live swing, Latin, and waltz tunes coming from the stage.
Music shows
Vitamin String Quartet | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Walker Theatre | $64+ | Classical-meets-pop with reimagined hits from Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and more.
Clue: The Musical | Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium | $81+ | Get ready for murder + mayhem in this stage comedy where the suspects, rooms, and weapons from the classic board game come to life.
Heads up, drivers — road closures for the Head of the Hooch start this morning and last through Sunday, Nov. 2 at 10 p.m. Expect closures along Riverfront Parkway, Power Alley, and Chestnut Street. Roads around Finley Stadium will also close Thursday-Saturday for state soccer championships and UTC’s homecoming game. (Local 3 News)
Sports
Chattanooga FC will look a bit different next season, after the club announced several roster changes. See which eight players won’t be returning in 2026.
Try This
Halloween is Friday but in Chattanooga — the party doesn’t stop until Sunday morning. The Nooga Halloween Crawl starts at 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 1 and goes through 3 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. More than 20 bars will have drink specials, costume contests, and no cover. Purchase a wristband to participate.
Announced
Chattanooga Zoo has announced the theme for this year’s Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy. Expect hundreds of glowing lanterns — some up to 26-ft tall — depicting dragons, fairies, and forest dwellers. The event runs from Friday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Jan. 17, on Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
Listen
Which Chattanooga musician can create the best jingle? That’s what EPB wants to find out with its new promotion: Jingle Jam. Starting Monday, Nov. 3, EPB customers can vote for their favorite jingle regarding home energy upgrades. Bonus: You could win prizes just for voting.
Edu
UTC’s School of Nursing might be getting a new title: College of Nursing. With almost 1,000 students and a new Health Sciences Building on the way, the upgrade reflects the program’s major role in training nurses in Tennessee. If it gets final approval, it’ll be UTC’s fifth academic college. (The Pulse)
Seasonal
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This one’s getting a lot of attention online.Mr. T’s Pizza & Ice Cream teased it will be opening a new location soon and encouraged people to guess the location in the comments.
The consensus seems to be Ooltewah, and Chattanooga influencer Shayna Webb actually confirmed that guess earlier this month — saying the new location will open in December.
Keep an eye on Mr. T’s Instagram page for the official announcement.
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