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Thanksgiving | Chattanooga 2025

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Nooga Santa Crawl 2025 • Saturday Dec. 13

Get ready to jingle all the way at the 3rd Annual Nooga Santa Pub Crawl—Chattanooga’s ultimate holiday event—on Saturday, December 13, 2025! Toss on your Santa suit (or not—it’s totally up to you!) and join us for a festive crawl through the Scenic City’s best bars!

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GOCART is an electric shuttle in downtown Chattanooga. We provide free rides and a great experience in the Downtown & Southside Area!

Click Here or Give us a call at 423-269-1100 to catch a ride 

Friday & Saturdays | 6:00 – Midnight

Tennessee AquariumHoliday Cheers • Raise your glass and cheers as the Fall season changes into Winter. Enjoy this 21+ event featuring seasonal themed drinks, a mashed potato bar, holiday goodie bag, and various activities, while leisurely touring through the Ocean Journey building after hours. Seasonal decoration and lights will illuminate the touring path and transition the seasons along the way • Your Ticket Includes: After-hours admission to the Ocean Journey building of the Aquarium | Enjoy seasonal decorations and lights along the touring path of both buildings | Two (2) drink tickets good towards beer, wine, hard cider, or specialty cocktail during the event | Enjoy fun holiday activities and crafts | Additional drink tickets are available for purchase at $5 each | Complimentary hot chocolate bar + mashed potato bar | Complimentary non-alcoholic Coca-Cola products and canned Dasani waters • DD ticket includes all the above EXCEPT the alcohol. Mocktail versions of the specialty drink will be available • Ticket Pricing: Members: $40 | Non-Members: $45 | DD- $30 • Get Tickets Here • 6:00 pm 

Chattanooga’s Northshore Northshore Merry Market • Kick off the holiday season with a weekend of festive fun and shopping at Merry Market in beautiful NorthShore, Chattanooga! Stroll through our charming neighborhood, discover unique gifts from local shops, and savor seasonal treats as you soak up the magic of the holidays • What to Expect: One-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local shops | Festive decor and twinkling lights | Kick-off of the annual Holiday Window Treasure Hunt | 3 Mini Markets of local makers and artists (on Saturday + Sunday!) • Bring your friends and family to experience the heart of NorthShore and support small businesses this season. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Merry Market at this 3-day event! • Noon 

No Hard Feelings | Miracle On Broad Street • Christmas Pop Up Bar • The Ultimate Decorated Christmas Bar • Plenty of New & Holiday Oriented Drinks & Cocktails • 21+ • Open Now – New Years Eve

Bless Yer Heart | Sippin’ Santa  • The Ultimate Tropical Holiday Pop Up Christmas Bar • We will be all decked out and slinging tropical drinks in fun mugs all the way until 2026 • 21+ • Open Now – New Years

TailGate BreweryStation 9 ¾ | A Harry Potter Christmas • We’re beyond thrilled to bring the magic of our pop-ups to the Chattanooga scene. You aren’t going to want to miss this TailGate quidditch scene, exclusive cocktails, and photo-worthy scenery in our historic building • Now LIVE – January 

Paloma Bar de TapasNorth Paloma Holiday Pop Up • North Paloma is BACK with our boldest holiday cocktail menu yet + festive events loading • Hours: Monday – Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 pm • Friday & Saturday: 4:00 – Midinight • Starts Today – January 10th

Chattanooga Zoo • Asian Lantern Festival • The Asian Lantern Festival is back with an entirely new collection of hand-crafted silk lanterns! In the Forest of Fantasy, you’ll discover fire-breathing dragons, fairies, mythical beasts, forest creatures and even Santa in his workshop! Hundreds of glowing lanterns create nearly 50 distinct scenes across the Zoo, and interactive displays and games add to the fun • Please note that indoor exhibits will be closed and most resident Zoo animals will not be visible

  • Nearly 50 separate lantern displays featuring hand-crafted lanterns up to 26 feet tall
  • Forest of Fantasy section featuring massive dragons, frozen landscapes, woodland creatures, legendary beasts and more
  • Santa’s Workshop section featuring multiple Santa Claus lanterns, snowmen and other bright holiday lights
  • Dynamic and immersive lanterns that move, expel fog, change color, flash, shimmer, play music and more
  • Interactive displays and games that encourage touching, swinging, stomping and playing
  • Tour the Zoo at night
  • Exclusive gift shop items including event shirts, stuffed animals, glowing toys, souvenir cups and more
  • Open Also: The entire week of Thanksgiving, including Thanksgiving Day | The entire week of Christmas EXCEPT Christmas Day | The entire week of New Year’s, including New Year’s Day
  • More Info & Tickets Here • Wednesdays – Sundays | 5:30 – 9:30 pm • November 21st – January 17th

Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of LightsCelebrating 31 Years of Holiday Enchantment! • Warm your heart during Chattanooga’s most magical holiday celebration. Experience Rock City as a nighttime winter wonderland. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season amidst the unparalleled natural beauty of this enchanted place. This uniquely festive light experience has become a beloved holiday tradition to share with family and friends

  • Grand Corridor Trail | Experience the nostalgia and grandeur of the first Enchanted Garden of Lights as you discover the original Rock City peace doves, the nativity scene, and Toyland.

  • Swing-A-Long Bridge Trail | Adventure through a wintry wonderland and across the famous swing-a-long bridge* and take in the breathtaking nighttime view at Lovers Leap. *Stone Bridge will also be open as an alternate route

  • Hall of the Mountain King Trail | Wander through a magical mixture of gardens, rocks, and fantasy as you weave through the Hall of the Mountain King and discover what Rock City’s gnomes have always been up to.

  • Fairyland Caverns Trail | Explore the wonder of stories while you venture through a throwback to Rock City’s history of artistic innovation with Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village.

  • Carter Cliffs Trail | Travel down Christmas Tree Lane and step back in time to a 1930s holiday at Carter Cliffs, the original Rock City home, where Santa and his workshop await. New this year, guests can also enter Carter Cliffs to visit the front patio and endulge in delicious hot choocolate.

  • Times & Tickets |  Tickets Sold Online Only • Adults: Starting at $31 & Children (ages 3-12): Starting at $21 • Open nightly 4:00 – 10:30 pm (11:30 pm peak nights) • More Info & Tickets HereOpen November 14 – January 4th (Closed Christmas Eve)

Hamilton Place • Santa Photos & Visits | Pet Photo days • Santa will be at Hamilton Place from November 9th through December 24th! • Visits are free, photo packages are available for purchase, and reservations are encouraged • Mondays are for Pet Photos, so you can bring your furry family member to experience the magic too! • Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged Here, however, not required

Northgate Mall  Santa Photos & Visits | Pet Photo days • Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required • Santa arrives November 19th • Make Reservations Here

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • Holiday Train Rides & Experiences: 

  • Christmas Tea | Join us for a Festive Holiday Tea Room Experience in the charming upstairs viewing room of Grand Junction Depot. From November 9 to December 31, indulge in a delightful selection of delectable teas and a full high tea fare, featuring savory bites, sweet treats, and our favorite – freshly baked scones! For those looking to enhance their experience, choose the option to add a train ride on the Missionary Ridge Local. Each tea seating lasts 75 minutes, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and soak in the festive holiday atmosphere • More Info & Tickets Here
  • North Pole Limited Christmas Train | As our most popular annual event, North Pole Limited train rides have been a family tradition since 1999 at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. During the magical holiday season, trains take riders on an imaginary journey to the North Pole. Along the way, you’ll be treated to refreshments and storytelling while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. As the North Pole Limited train gently rolls down the rails, a number of lighted displays can be seen outside. When you arrive at the North Pole, Santa will come on board for a special visit with all the passengers • More Info & Tickets Here 
  • Santa Hiwassee Holiday | Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday Train is a round-trip one-hour and 15-minute ride along the beautiful Hiwassee River Gorge. Features of this ride include: writing a letter to Santa, a gingerbread cookie, chocolate milk, and a special visit from Santa! • More Info & Tickets Here
  • Christmas Dinner Train | Christmas Dinner train trip includes a four-course dining experience onboard restored dining and pullman cars. The excursion trains depart from Chattanooga’s Grand Junction Station, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction. The travel time is just right for a complete meal on a vintage dining car. • More Info & Tickets Here
  • Holiday Christmas Lights Train | Step aboard the Holiday Christmas Lights Train and keep the magic of the season shining bright! Enjoy a cozy evening ride through Chattanooga’s twinkling light displays, festive music, and classic railroad charm — the perfect after-Christmas adventure for families and friends looking to savor the spirit of the holidays just a little longer • More Info & Tickets Here
  • Summerville Santa Special | Experience a festive holiday adventure aboard the Summerville Santa Special! Depart from the charming Summerville Depot and enjoy a joyful round-trip ride filled with holiday cheer and a special visit from Santa himself. Perfect for families and children of all ages, this magical train journey combines timeless rail travel with the wonder of Christmas traditions • More Info & Tickets Here
  • Nightcap with St. Nick | Celebrate the holidays while enjoying a nightcap with St. Nick! Begin your holiday festivities on a one hour train ride with all the bright trimmings of the season. This experience includes two drinks, a delicious sweet and savory treat box, a souvenir bell, keepsake boarding pass, and a visit from Santa • More Info & Tickets Here
  • Christmas Lunch Special | We’re excited to introduce our newest experience—the Lunch Train! Enjoy a delicious three-course meal while taking in the sights on this two-hour journey through portions of urban Chattanooga, traveling to the beautiful Sculpture Fields before returning to Grand Junction Depot. • More Info & Tickets Here

Food Truck Friday at Erlanger East • It’s Food Truck Friday every week at Erlanger East Hospital! Join us outside Lobby A from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for a featured Chattanooga Market food truck. Featured Food Truck • 11:00 – 3:00 pm 

Hive Think | Coffee BreakStudio Ours (1401 Fort Street on the 4th Floor) • Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we are combining forces with our friends at Creative Mornings for one HUGE event • As always, this Coffee Break X Creative Mornings will be free to attend with free coffee. At Studio Ours (1401 Fort Street on the 4th Floor), a new community arts space that we are super excited for you all to see • This time we’ve also got: Speaker: Shanice Shantasy | Our musician: Andrew Witherspoon | Our artist: Savannah Young | Our nonprofit partner: Artists In Transition • Register Here • 8:30 am 

Chattanooga’s Northshore Northshore Merry Market • Kick off the holiday season with a weekend of festive fun and shopping at Merry Market in beautiful NorthShore, Chattanooga! Stroll through our charming neighborhood, discover unique gifts from local shops, and savor seasonal treats as you soak up the magic of the holidays • What to Expect: One-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local shops | Festive decor and twinkling lights | Kick-off of the annual Holiday Window Treasure Hunt | 3 Mini Markets of local makers and artists (on Saturday + Sunday!) • Bring your friends and family to experience the heart of NorthShore and support small businesses this season. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Merry Market at this 3-day event! • Noon 

FIT4MOM Chattanooga Turkey Hat Playgroup | Chester Frost Park • Gobble gobble! Let’s get ready for turkey day by making our own hat to dress the part! • Open to the community — you don’t have to be a FIT4MOM member to join • Registration is required Here • 10:30 am 

The Chattanooga Public Library FoundationFall Book Sale | Thursday – Saturday • We are getting ready to present a carefully curated selection of outstanding books, emphasizing science and mystery, while offering something for everyone • 9:00 – 5:00 pm 

Chattanooga Audubon Society Walker Farm Pioneer Days • Journey back in time to the 1800’s when life was much simpler—or was it? See for yourself what it was like for our ancestors as they carved out an existence in the wilderness. Experience the sights, the sounds, the smells, and the work that made up their everyday life. See demonstrations of such skills as wood tools, butter churning, apple cider press, corn shucking, corn husk doll making, and much more! Don’t forget to visit historic Spring Frog Cabin for a cabin tour, which is open during Pioneer Days. Walker Farm Pioneer Days is a hands-on, living history event geared for elementary aged students and families. Visitors move through different historical demonstrations which showcase period skills or jobs • Reservations are required for all attendees HERE • 9:30 – 1:00 pm 

Ruby Falls Cave Walk: Adults Exclusive •  The adult exclusive Cave Walk is a guided, express walk through the cave to the waterfall in a large, all-adult group format, featuring a basic overview about the cave with recorded audio • For guests ages 15 and up • More Info & Tickets Here • 8:00 am 

The Chattanooga Public Library • Looking to get outside with your family this summer? We can help! Stop by a branch to check out a FREE pass to Chattanooga Zoo, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center and Chattanooga Audubon Society! • • • Todays Activities:

Wei To Go

Asian Food & Gifts • Open from Noon – 7:00 pm 

Tennessee AquariumHoliday Cheers • Raise your glass and cheers as the Fall season changes into Winter. Enjoy this 21+ event featuring seasonal themed drinks, a mashed potato bar, holiday goodie bag, and various activities, while leisurely touring through the Ocean Journey building after hours. Seasonal decoration and lights will illuminate the touring path and transition the seasons along the way • Your Ticket Includes: After-hours admission to the Ocean Journey building of the Aquarium | Enjoy seasonal decorations and lights along the touring path of both buildings | Two (2) drink tickets good towards beer, wine, hard cider, or specialty cocktail during the event | Enjoy fun holiday activities and crafts | Additional drink tickets are available for purchase at $5 each | Complimentary hot chocolate bar + mashed potato bar | Complimentary non-alcoholic Coca-Cola products and canned Dasani waters • DD ticket includes all the above EXCEPT the alcohol. Mocktail versions of the specialty drink will be available • Ticket Pricing: Members: $40 | Non-Members: $45 | DD- $30 • Get Tickets Here • 6:00 pm 

Chattanooga Zoo • Asian Lantern Festival • The Asian Lantern Festival is back with an entirely new collection of hand-crafted silk lanterns! In the Forest of Fantasy, you’ll discover fire-breathing dragons, fairies, mythical beasts, forest creatures and even Santa in his workshop! Hundreds of glowing lanterns create nearly 50 distinct scenes across the Zoo, and interactive displays and games add to the fun • Please note that indoor exhibits will be closed and most resident Zoo animals will not be visible

  • Watch the Chien Hong School of Kung Fu perform a traditional lion dance under Mimi’s Pavilion at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm each night! The interactive performance blends multiple styles of kung fu, vibrant costumes, rhythmic drumming, ancient weapons and more as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
  • Make your own lantern craft from 5:30-8 p.m., provided by Chick-fil-A (while supplies last!)
  • More Info & Tickets Here • 5:30 – 9:30 pm 

Chattanooga Dept. of Community DevelopmentNorth Chattanooga’s Thanksgiving Dinner • The North Chattanooga Community Center wants you to join the family this Thanksgiving • Food and fellowship for all ages • 6:00 – 8:00 pm 

White Duck Taco Save Engle Stadium • White Duck Taco will be hosting a giveback night to save Engel Stadium. A portion of proceeds will be going to the start of a foundation group that believes Engel Stadium shouldn’t be torn down but refurbished to continue making history • The night will start with a short slide show presentation and speeches • Movie on the Lawn: 42 After the Presentation • 5:30 pm 

City of Red Bank S’Mores & Sounds • Red Bank City Park • Cozy up with free s’mores and live music under the stars • Live Music from Pickers Anonymous • Food Trucks: Desserts On the Roll | Preacher’s BBQ | America Runs On Pizza • Free S’Mores • 6:00 – 8:00 pm 

Dept. of Community Development | S’Mores Fridays • Come join us this November at the Jesse Igou Community Center for fire safety and a fun snack • Fire Safety Classes for ages 6 – 12 • 5:00 – 6:00 pm 

The ChatteryCreate & Connect: Friday Night Art Club • A creative space to unwind, explore, and connect. Join us for a nourishing evening of artmaking in community. Whether you’re brand new to art or have a longtime creative practice, this is a space to simply be—no pressure, no perfection, just presence. We provide everything you need: watercolor supplies, collage materials, coloring pages, uplifting music, and creative prompts if you’d like a little inspiration. You’re welcome to start something new or bring something from home you’re already working on. Bring a friend or come solo—this is your invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and enjoy the simple joy of making art in good company • All levels welcome | Supplies provided | Light snacks & chill vibes | Come as you are • Suggested donation of $10 covers supplies and snacks • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm 

Drive In Laser Show • Tennessee River Park •  The Most Spectacular Laser Show You’ll EVER See! Roll up in your coolest ride, pop the tailgate, and get ready for a weekend of mind-blowing light and music • Our Laser Light Shows are synced with your favorite music across the decades:  70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Today’s Hits & Classic Rock |  All choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and giant screen projections! • Showtimes: The Laser Show: Current + Classic Pop & Country | Family-Friendly Fun at 7:00 pm • Classic Rock Laser Show: Rock anthems from the 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s at 9:00 pm • Monsters of Rock Laser Show: Legends like Pink Floyd, Metallica, Led Zeppelin & more! at 10:30 pm • Food vendors and more onsite • Tickets: One low price: $35 per carload (pack it full — same price!) • Get Tickets Here • Gates at 5:00 pm & Lasers at 7:00 pm 

girlCHAT | Wicked Movie Night & Release Party • Welcome to the Wicked Movie Night & Release Party! Join us at Chili’s Grill & Bar to try the Wicked margs & make a new friend before heading over to AMC to watch Wicked: For Good! Grab your popcorn and get ready to watch the latest Wicked movie release with fellow Ozians. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate the release of this film in style • Tickets Include: RealD 3D movie ticket to Wicked: For Good | Pre-movie Social hour at Chili’s – Wicked margs • RECOMMENDED ATTIRE: pink goes good with green pick your favorite! • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm 

The Dragon East BrainerdHigh Hopes for St. Jude • Join us at The Dragon East Brainerd for a Seshee party. Proceeds from every Seshee enjoyed during this event will be donated to the kids at St. Jude • 21+ • 6:00 pm 

The Walker TheatreBobby Stone Film Series: Clue • Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up. • Get Tickets Here • 8:00 pm 

Stove Works Art-A-Nooga Tonight • A variety hour where presenters are given 7 minutes to do anything they want! Each Art-A-Nooga is completely unique, and we never know what’s going to happen. Previous presentations have featured artist talks, experimental videos, movie reviews, dance, live jazz, live songwriting, collaborative storytelling, science experiments, travel photos, performance art, arm wrestling, cryptids, poetry reading, resource sharing, tutorials, bathroom renovation, dogs, and terrible cakes. That’s just to name a few! It’s all-out anything-goes at Art-A-Nooga Tonight! • 7:00 pm

Stove Works Fall of Freedom: Manifesto Writing Workshop • Join November Artist in Residence jessica harvey for a Manifesto writing workshop. Manifestos can be a way to express our most urgent desires- in humor, rage, love, grief, and dissent. In this workshop we will write our own manifestos for this moment in time. We will look at writing by Octavia Butler, Zoe Leonard, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Paul Chan, and Demian DinéYazhi’ as a starting point for our own writing. And those who would like to share their work will have the chance to read their manifestos at Art-A-Nooga, starting at 7pm directly after the workshop. All are welcome, and no previous writing experience is needed • 6:00 pm 

TailGate Brewery ChattanoogaFriday Movie Night on the Patio | Showing: TBA • 7:00 pm 

Plant BarChattanooga Friday Game Night • We’re hosting a night of games, laughs, and zero-proof sips every Friday in August! • Whether you’re rolling deep with friends or flying solo, we’ve got board games, card games, or bring your own • Grab a mertail, boba, or tea and let the good times roll • No booze. No pressure. Just good people & great games • 5:00 – 8:00 pm 

Mean Jeen’sFish Fry Fridays • A basket of crispy fried fish, slaw, and fries that pairs perfectly with an ice-cold drink. Tag your fish-loving crew and let’s make it a night! • Only $14

Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe Pizza Night • Thursday & Friday Nights from 5:00 – 9:00 pm • Seating on a first come first serve basis • Adult Beverages Available

The Bohemian VillageChange the Narrative • Change the Narrative is a weekly performance art showcase in Chattanooga. This is not an open mic. This is a curated event. Join us for a special two hour event featuring Tyler Andrew Lackey and special guests • Tyler Andrew Lackey is an artist from Chattanooga, TN who centers his work on the creation and utilization of sounds to respond to and reclaim the complexities surrounding race and caste, both in the United States and internationally. • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 7:30 pm 

Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater Wicked: For Good • As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good • Get Tickets Here • 5:00 & 7:45 pm

Puckett’s ChattanoogaLive Music from The Briars • The Briars are a Chattanooga based Americana duo featuring Jerris Schmidt and Robert Lovett, each sharing lead and harmony vocals, and each on guitar and percussion. The two also write, both separately and collaboratively, and the results are sure to please anyone who appreciates modern, melodic songs with acoustic textures rooted in traditional American music. They have been well-received in prestigious live appearances like Chattanooga’s Nightfall, Noontunes, and the Fireside Outdoor Concert Series, and have received radio acclaim on WUTC’s “River City Sessions” and several “Live at the Library” sessions on the same Chattanooga station. • No Cover but Reservations Suggested • 7:30 pm

 VTX CLUB • Live Music from Falling Water • 8:00 pm 

JJ’s BohemiaLive Music from Abby Jeane and The Shadowband • $10 Cover • 21+ • Doors at 9:00 pm & Show at 10:00 pm 

The Bohemian VillageChange the Narrative • Change the Narrative is a weekly performance art showcase in Chattanooga. This is not an open mic. This is a curated event. Join us for a special two hour event featuring Tyler Andrew Lackey and special guests • Tyler Andrew Lackey is an artist from Chattanooga, TN who centers his work on the creation and utilization of sounds to respond to and reclaim the complexities surrounding race and caste, both in the United States and internationally. • Get Tickets Here • Doors at 7:30 pm 

Cherry Street Tavern • Live Music From Clownvis | Genki Genki Panic | Little MuleGet $15 Tickets Here • 21+ • 9:00 pm 

The Greenhouse by Oddstory Live Jazz Fridays •  Join us every Friday to be serenaded by some of Chattanooga’s best local musicians playing LIVE JAZZ • Get there early to snag the best seat and cash in on some Happy Hour deals! The Happiest Hour is from 4:00 – 7:00 pm featuring our 4 for $4 Flight AND $2 off slushies • 21+ | Music from 6:00 – 9:00 pm 

Hotel Indigo • Live Music in The Wanderer from Anna Baldree • 7:00 pm 

Chattanooga Downtown Marriott • Live Music in the Lobby from Maria Jordania • 7:00 pm 

NIghtcap Cocktails & Sweets • Live Music from Ryder Pierce • 7:00 pm 

Stills & Mash Inside Forge Chatt Live Jazz with Rishard with Pianist Kash Wright • Flights of sparkling, white and red wines available for $10. Flights include 3, 3oz pours • 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Westin Chattanooga | Alimentari Patio & Paloma Sky Bar • Live Music on the Patio from Naomi Ingram • Live Music from Casey Smith in the Sky Lounge  • 7:00 pm 

Barrelhouse BallroomDrivin N Cryin & Andy Browne • In 1985 Drivin N Cryin played their first show at Atlanta’s famed 688 Club. Recent inductees to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Wisconsin Music Hall of Fame, founding members Kevn Kinney, Tim Nielsen and longtime drummer Dave V Johnson • Find themselves enjoying a continued legacy, having survived the pressures of fame, a shifting musical landscape, multiple lineup changes, traveling miles of back roads and highways to arrive here • Get Tickets Here | Tickets Start at $20 • 21+ • Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 8:00 pm 

Songbirds Foundation Dolphin Group | With Randy Steele & Et Cetera • Born out of the collaboration between childhood friends, Dolphin Group is an upbeat and exciting project inspired by the unique energy of 80’s synth-pop, funk, and jam music, but with a modern update. Residing in their hometown of Chattanooga, TN, every note of Dolphin Group is intricately produced in their home, Dolphin Studios, which features vintage and modern synthesizers, guitars, basses, and drums acquired over the years. Lyrically, the songs evoke parallel and colorful realities, untethered to humanity. Sonically, they conjure a hidden dance party on the beach. Their debut self-titled record (2021) meshes this energy into a funky, synth driven force, paying homage to Dolphin Group’s 80s pop heroes and their predecessors • Standing Show • Get Tickets Here | Tickets Start at $17 • Doors at 6:00pm & Show at 7:00 pm 

Yellow Racket Records • Live Music from Pilot Fish | with Snow Clone • Join us for an evening of live music with local Chattanooga bands Pilot Fish and Snow Clone! • Get $10 Tickets Here • All Ages | Doors at 7:00 pm | Music at 8:00 pm 

Barking Legs TheaterFawley and Needing | A Ray’s Event • Fawley, a local duo made up of Corbin and Caroline Fawley will headline as mostly vocal arrangements – meditative, ceremonial. Corbin, Fawley’s front person described this show as an intentional move towards a paired back but textural experience. Needing will open the night. This is a new project from local musician Ben Johnson, and features other explorative and excited artists. Fawley is a duo that believe in country music beyond nostalgia, writing about the things they see in the present tense. Their shows are intimate and intense, emphasizing lyrics that could be read as blue collar poetry and the relationship between two voices. Needing is an experiment in texture from Ben Johnson. This music explores the boundary of songwriting and arrangement. Each song feels like a moment that can develop, or just holds us in place for a little while. Both sets of music will be accompanied by Noah Dobbs, a Chattanooga based visual artist who will bring this music to life with a projector and a little bit of his magic • Get $10 Tickets Here | $15 at the Door • Show at 7:00 pm 

The BoneyardGZA & The Phunky Nomads • One of Wu-Tang’s most notable names, GZA, will be on the road celebrating the 30 year anniversary of his beloved hip hop classic album, Liquid Swords. With GZA just recently hopping off of a sold out stadium tour with Wu-Tang, we are proud to bring him to Chattanooga. To show that excitement The GZA’s full band, Phunky Nomads, will also be in attendance backing the legendary vocals to his Liquid Swords album. • Opening this tour will be Brooklyn, NY staple and one of the underground’s most cherished emcees, Skyzoo as main support. Opening the show would be Skyzoo’s latest label signee, Landon Wordswell as well as local emcee YG TUT • Get Tickets Here • 21+ • 7:00 pm 

Hifi Clyde’s • Live Music from Pleasantly Wild • $5 Cover | 21+ • Doors at 8:30 pm 

Stove Works Chattanooga Noise Night Vol. 45 • This Month’s Lineup: Angela Winter | Slow Blink | Socky423 |  LoBH | Alexander Yates |  Spirit Iron Inife | Cave Depression • Local and regional noise musicians • Organized by Chattanooga Noise Night • BYOB | Free| Donations encouraged • 8:00 pm

TherapyTherapy After Dark Feat: Tanya Harris • Come get $5 lemon drops and stay a while • 8:00 pm 

Gate 11 Distillery • Live Music from Courtney Holder • Courtney Holder – this maturing youg artist is becoming a fxture in the Chattanooga music scene.Courtney graces the Gate 11 stage periodically, takes what she feels and puts it on paper, hoping to connect with the hearts of the people who hear her songs. Her style is best described as Stevie Nicks meets Jewel with a Southern flare • No Cover | All Ages • 7:30 pm 

Nic & Norman’s Chattanooga • Live Music from TBA • 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Backstage Chattanooga • Live Music from Jesse James Jungkurth • Playing on the Patio • 8:00 – 11:00 pm

St. Elmo | Lookout Mountain

The Woodshop •  Live Music: Forever Bluegrass Night | Featuring Live Music From: The High Stuarts AND Laura Walker • $5 Cover • 8:00 pm

Brainerd + Hamilton Place

Buds Sports Bar • Live Music from • White Noise is blowing the roof off Bud’s Sports Bar for TWO NIGHTS of Rock ’N’ Roll mayhem • 21+ • No Cover • 10:00 pm

Rossville BLVD

The Brew & Cue Live Music from Eric Turner • No Cover | 21+ • 9:00 pm 

Hixson + Lakesite
Doc Holidays Bar & Grill • Live Music from The Essentials • Classic Rock, Grunge, Southern Rock, a bit of Country. You’ll know every song! • No Cover • 8:00 pm

El Fogon Mexican Restaurant • Live Music from Jason Stoker • No Cover & All Ages • 6:00 pm

North Georgia
Farm to Fork • Live Music from The One Hit Wonders • We are super excited to welcome back a very talented group of fellas, The One Hit Wonders! Let’s hit the dance floor and sing along to all of our favorite tunes! • All Ages • No Cover • 8:30 pm (Fort Oglethorpe)

Crescent City Tavern • Live Music from The Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos • Get ready for a night to remember! The Andrews Brothers deliver incredible musical talent mixed with nonstop comedy. 1000+ songs at your fingertips – every tune is a request! • $15 Cover | 21+ • 8:00 pm  (Dalton) 

Hamilton’s Food & Spirits/Pizzeria • Live Music from TBA  • 7:00 – 10:00 pm (Dalton)

Cleveland/Ocoee
Las Margaritas (25th Street Cleveland) • Live Music from TBA • 7:30 pm

The Diving Mouse • Live Music from Courtney Daly & The Daly Grind • This sassy las is bringing the dance music back! Get ready for some Low down Soul, R&B & Funky grooves from this professional group of musicians fronted by one sexy sassy soulful redhead,….without the attitude! • Music at 10:00  pm

Big Tom’s Backyard Grill & Bar • Live Music from Dennis Purvis Acoustic • 7:30 pm (Cleveland)

Cabanas NightclubDJ • 21+ | $10 Cover at the Door • Music at 10:00 pm

Whiskey Cowgirl DJ Adams • $5 Cover | 21+ after 9:00 pm • Music at 9:00 pm • $5 Draft Old Fashioned | $5 Bacardi Mojito | $6 Glizzy Basket

Southside Social • $3 Fireball | $6 Fireball Mule | $5 Porch Sipper | $5 Margarita • DJ Kyng at 10:00 pm | 18+ After 9:00 pm | $5 Cover for 21+ & $10 for 18+

Stove Works Chattanooga Noise Night Vol. 45 • This Month’s Lineup: Angela Winter | Slow Blink | Socky423 |  LoBH | Alexander Yates |  Spirit Iron Inife | Cave Depression • Local and regional noise musicians • Organized by Chattanooga Noise Night • BYOB | Free| Donations encouraged • 8:00 pm

AtmosphereBad Bert + Merchant • Atmosphere presents a night of progressive house, minimal techno, breaks, and groove forward boogie with two local heavy hitters: BAD BERT (Flavorless) | MERCHANT • Expect rolling rhythms, late night textures, and a dancefloor dialed into the underground • $5 Cover | 10:00 pm 

Bad Apple DJ Soh-Ju • 21+ • 9:00 pm 

Westbound Honky TonkDJ Garrison • Cover at the Door | 21+ • Line Dancing at 8:00 pm & DJ at 10:00 pm 
 
Reagan’sDJ • Brat Hour from 8:00 – 10:00 pm | Ladies Free & $5 Free Britney Shots • 21+ • Cover at the Door • 8:00 pm 
 
Bar WatsonDJ & Karaoke • Karaoke with AV | Great Scotland Yard at 8:00 pm • DJ | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Cover at the Door | 21+ 
 
Cigars International East Ridge •  DJ Corleone Tone • Come out & join the party- every Friday night right here with us • 21+ • 8:00 – Midnight 
 

Volcano Crab & Bar • Friday Night with DJ D Strick • 9:00 pm

Alan Golds Bar • Chattanooga’s Party Place & Drag Show at 12:30 am • 21+ • $5 Cover at the Door • Open till 3:00 am

Comedy CatchDale Jones • With 30 years in the making – Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines that with quick improvisations and well placed physical comedy. Basically he leaves the audience wishing they had his energy. His shows are always a night you won’t soon forget. His new album “I’m Not Well” debuted in the top three on iTunes and Amazon. Dale performs at countless clubs, colleges, corporate functions, cruise ships and comedy festivals. He won the Comedy 10K, Laughlin, San Diego and Antelope Valley Comedy Festivals. • 18+ • Get $28 Show Tickets Here • Two Shows: 7:00 & 9:15 pm 

Don’t Tell Comedy | Main Street • Secret Locations | Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you the day of the show • Secret Comedians | No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up! • Drinks will be available for purchase • 21+ • Get Tickets Here • 8:00 pm 

Downtown/MLK
The Greenhouse Barrel + TaproomHAPPY HOUR • Happy Hour Deals: 1/2 Off All Snacks // $2 Off Pints // $7 Specialty Cocktails // $5 Quick Fixes (pick your liquor, pick your mixer) // $5 Green Thumbs (12oz can Woven Stone + Shot of Whiskey) // $3 Wine// 4 for $4 Flight • 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Granny’s Bar • Cheap-Shot Specials: $5 Rumplemintz

Sing It or Wing It • $4 Fireball | $6 Tall Boy & Shot 4:00 – CL • Karaoke • 21+ • $5 Cover Charge

Southside

Whiskey Cowgirl • $5 Draft Old Fashioned | $5 Bacardi Mojito | $6 Glizzy Basket • Live Music or DJ (Check Daily Listings For More Info) • 10:00 pm | 21+ After 9:00 pm | $5 Cover

Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguys Lounge • Bourbon Flight Discount | 20% off flights under $25 & 10% off flights over $25 • • • Lunch Special: Everyday from 11:00 – 3:00 pm | $10 Slice, Side, & Drink

Southside Social • $3 Fireball | $6 Fireball Mule | $5 Porch Sipper | $5 Margarita • DJ at 10:00 pm | 18+ After 9:00 pm | $5 Cover

Kai Bistro • $5 Mojitos & $6 Lychee Palomas

Bollywood Tacos • Fun Friday: Games & Drink Specials • Taco De Birria | $20 House Margarita Pitchers | $6 Tiny Bombs

Moxy Chattanooga Downtown | Karaoke Night • $4 High Noons • 8:00 pm 

The Social • Ladies Late night Social Hour: $3 Rosé & $1 Bartender’s Choice Shot • Happy Hour from 2:00 – 6:00 pm: – $5 select glasses of wine – $5 Craft Drafts – $4 Premium Wells – $6 Cocktails – $5 Select Bar Snacks (Warehouse Row)

Northshore

Brewhaus • Featured Cocktail Friday • Special Cocktail & price 

Basecamp Bar and Restaurant We have these select craft beers discounted, ranging from $3-$4.25

The Daily Ration | $10 Mimosa Carafes All Day

Tremont Tavern • $5 Sweetwater 

Hixson
Diamond Billiard Club • FIREBALL FRIYAY with $4 FIREBALL // LO MEIN

Southern Belle RiverboatsSights Cruise: Moon Pie. See Chattanooga from the beautiful Tennessee River. The best sightseeing tour in all of Chattanooga. All the way to Lookout Mountain, under the bridges and past the Bluff view Art District • Sets Sail at 3:00 pm • •  Sunset Cruise • 1.5 hour cruise. live music. Moon Pie included. See Chattanooga from the beautiful Tennessee River and enjoy the end of the day floating along and listening to music. The best sunset cruise in all of Chattanooga • More Info & Tickets Here • Sets Sail at 6:00 pm • Book Tours Here

ChattTaste • Chatt Taste Food Tour operates a little different than most food tour companies. The food changes…..often. Each guest is prompted to tell us their dietary restrictions and allergies as part of their profile when booking. This profile is shared with each chef who selects the meal for that tour. We like to refer to this exchange of profiles as speed-dating but with restaurants • Use the NoogaNightlife Promo Code for 15% off Your Tour! • Tours:

  • Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour • Restaurants Visited – Location 1: Wanderer Chattanooga (local restaurant housed in Hotel Indigo) Location 2: Old Gilman Grill Location 3: Alimentari Location 4: Paloma Bar de Tapas • Locations subject to change due to private events/ seasonal availability • History Takeaways: How Chattanooga’s flood history shaped this area we now know as West Village. How the food and beverage pivoted during COVID and why Chattanooga, TN is being studied around the country + Fun Trivia • Get Your Tickets Here $108.16 • 2:30 & 5:00 pm
  • MLK Walking Art History & Food Tour • Visit 3 restaurants on Historic MLK Blvd & 1 Brewery. Celebrating black-owned restaurants generations strong. This tour also includes a mural stroll. View 20 + local art installations. Must be 21 or Older • Buy $71 Tickets Here • 2:30 & 5:00 pm
  • Southside Food Tour • Visit 5 locally-owned Historic Southside staples in 2 hours. Visit Taqueria Jalisco, Slicks, Main St. Meats, Gate 11 Distillery. This variety of food fully encompasses the best of the Historic Southside Chattanooga. • Buy $108.16 Tickets Here • 11:00 & 2:30 pm
  • ChattaBrunch Food Tour • Food, art, history, and mimosas. The perfect recipe for a great brunch experience. Visit 3 restaurants + 2 special stops along Chattanooga’s Historic District. • Buy $92.86 Tickets Here • 11:00 & 2:30 pm

Chattanooga Trolley Tour • Welcome to Chattanooga Trolley Tour! Discover the sights of historic Chattanooga with us. Our experienced guide will take you on a leisurely ride through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Enjoy learning the area’s rich history, culture and architecture. Book your tour today and experience Chattanooga in a unique and unforgettable way • Tours:

Chattanooga Ducks • Ready to see Chattanooga from a whole new angle? Join us for a fun and informative narrated tour aboard our authentic renovated WWII amphibious landing craft, or Duck Boat! • Tours at Noon, 2:00, 4:00, & 6:00 pm • Book Tours Here

Tennessee Valley Railroad MuseumMissionary Ridge Local • Our most frequent service — called the “”Local”” for short — trips begin at our Grand Junction Station and take passengers over four bridges and through the pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel. The trip is 55-60 minutes long and includes a turntable demonstration and brief tour of the TVRM restoration shop in East Chattanooga • Buy Tickets Here • 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 pm

Chattanooga Ghost Tours Inc. • Come take a walking ghost tour through downtown Chattanooga with the tour named 1 of the top 10 ghost tours in the US by TripAdvisor! We offer both ghost tours, & ghost hunts with equipment, including an all adult hunt through UTC & Citizens Cemetery featuring the talking Ovilus X • Book This Tour Here • Daily Tours at 8:30 pm

Trolley Pub Chattanooga Bike Bar Pub Crawl • By booking a tour with Trolley Pub, you will have the chance to leisurely pedal with your friends (or make new ones!) and visit some of the coolest spots in Chattanooga! Now legally bring your own beer on the bike! Our quality, hand-crafted bike is made of super lightweight materials for easy pedaling • We offer a Southside Route or a Downtown Route • Tours Every 30 Minutes from 11:00 – 10:00 pm • Book a Tour Here

Outdoor ChattanoogaGuided Hike: Partner Program: Appalachian Conservation Institute • Learn, explore, and hike adjacent to Little Sequatchie Cove, where ACI protects ~10,000 acres of wildlife corridor. Start at the ACI Bird Observatory (peek into bird-banding research), then follow a moderate ~3-mile old OHV road through pine-oak savanna to Low Gap Point for big wilderness views. Reservations required. Meet at ACI or ride the Outdoor Chattanooga van (limited seats) • More Info & Register Here • 10:00 am

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center • Created as a public park by John and Margaret Chambliss in the 1950s, Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center was dedicated to the study and conservation of native plant life. Designed in the picturesque style by renowned landscape architect Thomas Kane, the park is meant to enhance the natural beauty of the landscape. It features over twelve miles of walking trails as well as a 3.4-mile loop drive intended to capture a sequence of views throughout the property. Over 300 acres stretch along a mile of Lookout Creek, then rise slowly through pastures and meadows up the forested western slopes of Lookout Mountain • Check Out Events Happening Today:

Chattanooga Guided AdventuresNickajack Bat Cave Sunset Kayak Tour • Join us to see endangered grey bats begin their nightly hunt for insects! The Nickajack Bat Cave and Wildlife Refuge in the Tennessee River is the summer roost for up to 100,000 of these animals.  These tours run from March through the second week in October. Enjoy a 3-mile paddle around Nickajack Lake to the cave entrance during which you may be lucky enough to observe such local treats as osprey and bald eagles  • More Info & Register Here • 6:30 pm

High Point Climbing & FitnessStudent Night • Need to unwind after a stressful week of classes? We have the answer and we are here to help make it easier! • Students of all ages get 20% off day passes after 4pm every Friday night at our Cleveland, Riverside, and Downtown Chattanooga locations • College students must show valid ID to receive the discount • 4:00 – 10:00 pm 

Experience Chattanooga • Experience Chattanooga is a local small business offering private guided hikes with transportation, professional photography, snacks, waters, and local restaurant discount coupons included. All hikes are led by the owners, Ryan & Hope • Our guided hikes are so much more than simply meeting up for a walk in the woods together. We strive to provide an exceptional, all-inclusive service so that you can make the most of your visit to Chattanooga without worrying how to get to the best views, what to bring, or where to go once you’re out on the hiking trails. We’re here to help you experience the Tennessee outdoors in the easiest & safest way possible. We can’t wait for you to join us in creating memories and photos to last a lifetime! • See & Book All Five of the Awesome Hikes/Adventures They Offer HERE • Remember These are Private, Price is Per Person, Just Whoever You Bring along with the Guides!

The Sweet & Savory ClassroomSavannah in Style Date Night • Savannah GA, its southern goodness and culinary flare. Filled with history and charm we plan to honor it by creating memories while you charm your date . Create your own history together in our amazing class. • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm 

The ChatteryArts for Older Adults: Negative Shape Painting • In this class, students will use a limited palette of acrylic paints to embellish pre-made backgrounds. These vibrant painted backgrounds, created with various application methods, will become the perfect canvas to explore negative shape painting by defining subjects through subtraction. This playful, process-focused class is suitable for all levels—discover form through color, contrast, and creativity! • More Info & Register Here • 2:00 pm 

The ChatteryCocktail Making Class with Chatt Taste • Join Chatt Taste on Fridays at 4:00 pm as a master mixologist walks you through the steps of creating two cocktails. Some recipes are classics some are custom. Each class concludes with a recipe card to recreate recipes at home with friends and family. • More Info & Register Here • 4:00 pm 

The ChatteryGentle Yoga with The Studio • A slow flow focused on gentle accessible movement and the connection of breath. This class will incorporate the use of props, meditation, and elements of breath work. • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm 

The ChatteryMake Your Own Ceramic Leaf Dish with Scenic City Clay Arts • Join us for a fun pottery class where you’ll create your very own fall themed ceramic leaf dish!No experience is necessary—our instructor will guide you through each step, from shaping and building to unique surface elements. All materials included! • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm 

Painting with a Twist • Painting with a Twist is a fun art studio for anyone interested in painting! In our classes we use acrylic paints on 16×20 canvas and teach the class step by step through the specific painting of the day. Most of our guests have no painting experience and all of them have great success! • Different Options Available For Today • See Schedule & Register Here

Poker

Home Plate Bar & Grill of ChattanoogaChattanooga Poker Club • Instead of a typical CPC game with a 5,000 chip starting stack, and one re-entry – the “FREEZEOUT” aspect simply means that you do not receive a re-entry token, and the “DEEPSTACK” feature means you start with more chips…A LOT MORE CHIPS…25,000 CHIPS! • Food & Drink Specials • 7:00 pm 

Karaoke

Sing It or Wing It • Karaoke • We’re adding $4 Fireball Shots to the Liquid Courage Karaoke Party • $6 Tall Boy & a Shot • 21+ • $5 Cover Charge • Open till 2:30 am (Downtown)

Moxy Chattanooga Downtown | Karaoke Night • $4 High Noons • 8:00 pm 

River DriftersKaraoke with DJ Sue • 8:00 –  Midnight

Bar Watson • Karaoke with AV | Great Scotland Yard at 8:00 pm • DJ Danz | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Cover at the Door | 21+  

Sluggo’s • Karaoke Night • Doors at 7:00 pm & Karaoke at 8:00 pm • Kitchen Serving Vegan Food till Midnight (Northshore)

Portofino’s Karaoke Night • Hosted by DJ Danz • All Ages • 7:00 – 10:00 pm 

North River Pub • Karaoke Night • 8:00 – 1:00 am

Mexiville Downtown • Karaoke • 7:30 – 10:00 pm • (Downtown Chattanooga)

The BUS Bar and Grill • Karaoke  | All Ages • 8:00 pm (Ocoee)

La Familia Mexican Restaurant • Karaoke Night • 6:00 – 10:00 pm (Rossville GA)

Rumors • Karaoke Night • 9:00 pm (Hixson)

Mervs Resturant • Karaoke Night • 7:00 – Midnight

Trish’s • Karaoke with Salt and Pepper Entertainment • 8:00 – 1:00 am • 21+ • No Cover (HWY 58)

Zois Harbor Lights Restaurant • Karaoke Night with DJ Queen Dea • 7:00 – 11:00 pm

Bowling
Spare TimeSPARE TIME AFTER DARK • Take your weekend to the next level with the ultimate late-night party! Spare Time After Dark includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling, the best music, light show, and more for only $14.99 per person • 10:00 – Midnight

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