Chattanooga — and Tennessee as a whole for that matter — is known for its dynamic music scene, and has inspired the lyrics of many popular musical artists for decades.
The list below features songs that mention or are about Chattanooga from a kaleidoscope of musical styles.
With mid-century + contemporary artists from varying genres, there are so many ways you can find your own slice of home through music. Kick back + boogie to some of our featured tunes.
We’ve also put all of the songs on a Spotify playlist of Chattanooga tunes for your listening pleasure.
Chattanooga Lucy by Eric Church | Country | You may remember this country hit from the 2017 CMA’s. Fun fact: his first live album was recorded at the Tivoli.
Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy by Red Foley | Country | Recorded in 1949, when Red Foley was 39-years old, this song is listed as the first million-selling country disc by several sources.
Chattanooga Walk by Ray Gant & The Arabian Knights | Funk + soul | This dancy funk toon tells the story of teaching James Brown how to do the Chattanooga Walk.
Chattanooga Choo-Choo by the Glenn Miller Orchestra | American swing dance | This song is 80 years old — you can read this NPR discussion of the song’s 75th anniversary.
Chattanooga by Cereus Bright | Folk | This modern folk singer-songwriter hails from Knoxville, Tennessee + just released a new album back in May.
Chattanooga Sugar Babe + Chattanooga City Limit Sign by Johnny Cash | Country | Johnny Cash is credited as being 1 of the musicians to make country music mainstream.
Leaving Chattanooga by Wrinkle Neck Mules | Rock + country | This band has garnered a cult following and is known for their “righteous Americana mishmash.”
Ghost by Jack Harlow | Rap | Jack has recently gone viral for his feature on Lil Nas X’s Industry Baby.
Check out even more songs on our Cha-cha-Chattanooga playlist.
