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!
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
Tonight: Kids’ Night Out at the Asian Lantern Festivaloffers kids 5-17 a fun-filled night featuring a guided tour through the lanterns, festive crafts and games and an up-close animal meet and greet! While the kids are hanging out with our awesome team of educators, parents can have date night, finish up holiday shopping or enjoy a well-deserved night in!
Ice on the Landing • First Horizon Pavilion • Enjoy open air ice skating under a protected cover • This classic winter tradition is fun for all ages during the holiday season in our bustling Southside! • Open November 22 – February 1st
Rates: Adults $14 Every Day • $12.00 Children (12 and under) Every Day • Skating fees include skate rentals (price remains the same if you provide your own skates) | (60 minute skate sessions)
Downtown Dalton | Christmas Parade | Gingerbread Village Theme • Route: Starts at the intersection of Jones and Waugh streets to Dalton High School on Manly • 6:30 pm
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Celebrating 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 Here • Open November 14 – January 4th (Closed Christmas Eve)
Tennessee Aquarium | “Holiday Under the Peaks” • Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium! • A festive adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour including:
Electric Eel Tree | The Aquarium’s Electric Eel, Miguel Wattson, serves as unofficial tree-lighter in the Rivers of the World gallery
SCUBA Claus Dives | Diving in the River Journey building Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm | November 29 – December 21st
Santa Photos| Santa photos will be available for an additional fee for guests at the Tennessee Aquarium on 12 select dates from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24.
Festive Forest | Miller Park• The 3rd Annual Festive Forest is Coming to Miller Park! • Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Better Business Bureau (BBB), EPB, and Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Festive Forest, lighting up Miller Park • This magical event is free and open to the entire community, bringing together the spirit of the season with a fun display of creatively decorated trees. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, support local trusted businesses and non-profits, and make unforgettable memories with family and friends • The trees will sparkle in Miller Park for five festive weeks — from Now – January 1, 2026, so there’s plenty of time to come experience the wonder!
EPB Holiday Windows | Join us for the annual unveiling of the holiday windows. Be among the first to find out this year’s theme and celebrate a uniquely Chattanooga tradition that dates to World War II. Windows will remain open to the community through New Year’s Day. EPB’s decorations extend to Miller Park across Market Street. EPB also partners with the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia and the City of Chattanooga to bring the Festive Forest to life • Visitors can park in EPB’s downtown garage, nearby lots or on-street, metered parking • Now – New Years
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
Unknown • Holidays at Hogwarts | Christmas Bar Pop Up • You loved it so much last year we had to bring it back — complete with frozen & classic Butterbeer, Magical Hot Chocolate, and all-new themed drinks to keep the holiday cheer flowing • 21+ • Starts November 24 – Jan. 4th
TailGate Brewery • Station 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 Tapas • North 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 November 21st – January 10th
Sleepyhead Coffee • Polar Espresso | A Sleepyhead Holiday Pop Up • This season we are decking the halls at both locations!! Expect a festive new menu filled with favorites like gingerbread, brown sugar sage, peppermint mocha and more. Look out for limited edition holiday mugs, fresh pastries including vegan/gf bread pudding and holiday donuts, and a few surprises we cannot wait to share. We are ready to end 2025 on a high note, and we want you along for the ride… so all aboard the Polar Espresso, because the train is pulling in soon! • Live Now – January 4th
Holidays at Ruby Falls • Return to a simpler time on Lookout Mountain at Ruby Falls. Discover magical views, twinkling holiday lights on the Village Plaza, and festive cheer in historic Ruby Falls Castle with special activities. Add your holiday wish to the Forest of Wishes, enjoy iconic cave adventures, and stay for a casual meal, local craft beer, seasonal treats and hot cocoa by the fireplace at Castle Cafe. Celebrate the most magical time of the year at Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain! Cave adventure tickets not required to enjoy the historic cafe • Santa Schedule: TBA • More Info & Tickets Here • Now – December 24th
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Polar Express 3D Imax • Experiencing this holiday tale on the giant six-story screen has become a family tradition for many. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks upon a journey of self-discovery, showing him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Audiences are drawn into this immersive film, grasping at falling snowflakes, ducking as the train screeches into their lap, and feeling the howl of the steam whistle in surround sound • See Times, Dates, & Get Tickets Here • Daily November 28th – December 28th
Chattanooga Trolley • Holiday Lights Trolley Tour with Asian Lantern Festival Visit • Experience the magic of the season with our Holiday Lights Trolley Tour in Chattanooga, TN! This enchanting journey includes stops at the stunning Festive Forest in Miller Park, where twinkling lights illuminate the trees, and the captivating EPB holiday windows display that brings festive cheer to downtown. The tour culminates with an unforgettable visit to the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo, featuring breathtaking handcrafted lanterns and vibrant displays (admission included). Join us for a night filled with wonder and holiday spirit! • Get Tickets Here • Prices: Adults $35 | Children $26 | Seniors and Military $31 • Wednesday – Sunday at 6:00 pm | Now – December 31st
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
Let’s Go Fort O | Winter Skating at Stable 41 • Winter Skating at Stable 41 is a fun twist on generational fun where you can glide through some magical moments as you create lifelong memories. Stable 41 is in the heart of Fort Oglethorpe’s historic district, just a block off Highway 27 at 214 1st Street, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. • As a bonus, you can skate no matter the weather because it’s not ice – it’s better and under the cover of Stable 41 Pavillion • Tickets are just $10 • Wednesday – Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm | Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day • More Info & Tickets Here•Now – January 3rd
Happening Before 4:00 pm
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater• Zootopia 2 • In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootropolis and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. • Get Tickets Here • 3:45 pm
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:
Hunter Museum of American Art • Throwback Thursday • Enjoy FREE admission to the Hunter’s permanent collection and our special exhibition Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection. Join us from 5:00 -7:00 pm for a special screening of Daughters of the Dust created by Spelman professor Julie Dash (identified as a National Film Treasure by the Library of Congress) • 4:00 pm
Wanderlinger Brewing Company • Pour Your Own Epoxy • Join us for a fun, informative and hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own epoxy river charcuterie board or lazy susan! Our boards feature premium black walnut and other fine hardwoods, accented with epoxy in colors of your choice. You can select up to two epoxy colors when you arrive • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm
White Duck Taco • Film on the Lawn: TBA • Live Music from TBA • Movie & Music at 6:00 pm
Events After 4:00 pm Cont.
Nightcap Cocktails & Sweets • Tapas & Tine Tinis • Join us at Nightcap Cocktails & Sweets every Tuesday–Thursday for Tapas & Tiny Tinis — an Omakase-style dining adventure where the chef leads the way and you decide how far to go. • Your ticket includes: 3 curated courses with mini martinis + tapas | The option to raise your green flag for more (up to 5 additional surprise courses at $8 each) | A playful, no-substitutions experience designed to delight • Reserve Your Seat Here • 7:30 pm
Wanderlinger Brewing Company•Bike + Run Club Thursdays• 5K run or a 10-mile bike ride | Lace up and hit the pavement • Runners & Bikers – 15% off your entire check after the ride • 6:30 pm • • Kids Eat Free Night
Hello Monty • Break Even Bottle Night • Every Thursday Hello Monty is Serving Up a Featured Bottle at cost until it sells out • This Week’s Bottle(s) TBA • 4:00 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 • 6:00 pm
Farmers Markets
Ooltewah Farmers Marketat Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., Inc. • OFM is a true farmers market with local farms and food artisans exclusively (no crafts). Everything is local and therefore changes with the seasons. We are open all year round. Each week is different • OFM is a community service initiative by Ooltewah Nursery and is located at the nursery. Park in front of the nursery and walk through the building to the market area in the back • Winter Hours: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Songbirds Foundation • Jake Xerxes Fussell • Reared in Georgia and now settled in North Carolina, Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favorites. On his latest album, When I’m Called—his first LP for Fat Possum, and his first as a parent—Fussell returns to a well of music that holds lifelong sentimental meaning, loosely contemplating the passage of time and the procession of life’s unexpected offerings. • Seated Show • Get Tickets Here | Tickets Start at $25 • Doors at 6:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm
Feed Co. Table & Tavern • Live Music on the Patio From Richard Daigle • Thursday evenings are meant for live music on the patio! Local favorite Richard Diagle will provide the tunes while you enjoy dinner and drinks! • No Cover • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • It’s also $8 Thirsty Thursday Cocktails
Gate 11 Distillery •Live Music from Brant Hall• Brant Hall has become a notable guitar slinger fixture on the Chattanooga music scene in recent years. Whether supporting others with his strong axe chops and ensemble sensibilities or performing solo balancing vocal and guitar duties, Brant is an impressive musician • No Cover & All Ages • 7:00 pm
Elsie’s Daughter & The Hotel Chalet Present: Fireside Sessions • Join us live music sessions • This Week: Courtney Holder • Quench your Thursday thirst with a rotating roster of special libations. From old-world spirits, Italian apéritifs, and playful cocktails, join us for a lively evening with select cocktail specials • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Hoptown Southside • Live Music from TBA • • Specials: $5 Tropicalia & Margaritas | 50% off all Top Shelf Tequila • No Cover • 7:00 pm
White Duck Taco• Film on the Lawn: TBA • • Live Music from TBA • Movie & Music at 6:00 pm
Alimentari Patio at The Westin • Live Jazz • Join us every Thursday on the Alimentari patio for live jazz by a local trio — paired perfectly with craft cocktails and curated plates • It’s the ideal way to wind down your week or start your weekend early • 7:00- 9:00 pm
Whitebird Chattanooga • Wine Down Thursdays• Sip, swirl, and wine down with us—5 featured wines, live music, and your favorite pour to finish • $14 per person • 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Cherry Street Tavern• December Artist in Residence TBA • All Ages | No Cover • Show at 6:00 pm • • • Late Live Music from TBA • $10 Cover at the Door | 21+ • 9:00 pm
Live Music: All Other Areas
St. Elmo | Lookout Mountain
The Woodshop• Live Music TBA • • Doors at 8:00 pm & Show at 8:30 pm
The Diving Mouse • Open Mic Night • PA/Sound/Backline (Mics, Amps, Keys & Drums) provided! From Solo to Full Bands. From Beginner to Seasoned. Singers, Songwriters, any and all musicians are welcome! no sign up, just show up! Very casual atmosphere and a chance to meet, mingle & jam with many local musicians • Solo to Full Bands • 8:00 – Midnight
DJ's | Nightclubs
Whiskey Cowgirl• College Night | DJ • $1 Outlaw | $6 Tendie Basket • DJ at 10:00 pm | 18+ | Cover at the Door: 18+ $10 & 21+ $5
Southside Social• College Night | DJ • $2.50 Ultra | $5 Walking Taco • DJ at 10:00 pm | 18+ After 9:00 pm | Cover: 18+ $10 & 21+ $5
Comedy Catch • Ellen Skrmetti | Clean Comedy • Ellen Skrmetti is a Southern Sensation that is best known for her Viral Sketches “If The Queen Died In the South” and her series “Hey Jesus It’s Me” Ellen believes that bold prayers and belly laughs go hand in hand and her success on Instagram proves that it’s true. Her live show can best be described as sharp wit with a soft heart. Ellen started studying Comedy at her local comedy club in Birmingham, AL. When Covid hit, she started taking Stand Up Classes from The Second City. It’s there that she found her comedic voice and comedy tribe! Ellen is signed with Hachette Book Group – Nashville for her 1st book, “Hey Jesus, It’s Me”. • Get $28 Tickets Here • 7:00 pm
Food & Drink: Downtown | MLK | UTC | Northshore
Downtown Sing It or Wing It • $2 Beer All Night 4:00 – Cl • Karaoke • 21+ After 9:00 pm
Whitebird Chattanooga • Wine Down Thursdays• Sip, swirl, and wine down with us—5 featured wines, live music, and your favorite pour to finish • $14 per person • 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Scottie’s On The River • $1 Oysters All Day Long • • • Did you know that we offer industry specials ALL DAY EVERY DAY!? Our only stipulation is that you hang out with our awesome bartenders while you’re here • Specials include: Bulliet $5.50 // $5 Jameson, Tito’s, Mi Campo Blanco, Cab.PG.Rose // 16oz high life $2 // 16oz Sweetwater IPA $3.25 // Smokestack $4.50 // Cheese balls $5 // 1/2 doz oysters $5 // $6.50 Spin Dip, Steamboat crawfish dip, Bacon Cheeseburger
Mexiville Downtown • Fajita Thursday • $10 fajitas your choice of chicken or steak • 5:00 – 10:00 pm • Trivia Starts at 7:00 pm • Prizes for the Winners
Parkway Pourhouse • Happy Hour All Day on Thursday • $5 Draft Beer • $2.50 Natty Draft • $4 House Wine • $5 Well Drinks • Lots of ½ price apps, too!
The Social• 2 for $5 Chicken Biscuits in either honey or hot • $18 Craft Beer Pitchers • Starting at 5:00 pm
Wanderlinger Brewing Company•Bike + Run Club Thursdays• 5K run or a 10-mile bike ride | Lace up and hit the pavement • Runners & Bikers – 15% off your entire check after the ride • 6:30 pm • • Kids Eat Free Night
Home Plate Bar & Grill of Chattanooga• Karaoke Night • $3 Well Shots | $1 Off Imports | $2.50 PBR or Natty Light | Bourbon & Tequila Bar Specials • Starts at 7:00 – 10:00 pm (East Ridge)
Pizza Bros East Ridge •$2 Bros Brew All Day • $5 Pint/Wine & Slice, all day everyday
Bar Watson • Karaoke | Service Industry Night | Poker• Early Bird Specials: $10 Nachos | $8 Flatbreads | $6 Fireball (All From 4:00 – 8:00 pm) • Chattanooga Poker Club Poker | Great Scotland Yard at 6:30 & 9:00 pm • Karaoke with DJ Danz | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Service Industry Night: $5 Lemon Drops | $5 Margaritas | $5 Tequila Shots from 8:00 – Close
Mellow Mushroom Hamilton Place • 423 Date Night • All Day • $4.00 Bruschetta • $2.00 House Wine • $3.00 Featured Beers
The Grille at Lakeshore • Ladies Night | 5:00 – Cl • $5 House Wine Glasses | 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine (Excluding House Wines) • $5 Well Drinks | $6 Margaritas | $1 Off All Beer
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 • 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 am
Southern Belle Riverboats • Sights 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 Noon & 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
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:
The Flash: 1 hour city tour • A shortened version of our city tour. Tour the city, see all the local attractions, and learn a little of Chattanooga ‘s history along the way • Get Tickets Here • Noon & 1:30 pm
Chattanooga: City Trolley Tour with Coker Museum visit • Showcasing Chattanooga through its history, landscape, art, and culture • Hop aboard the Chattanooga trolley tour bus for a tour around Chattanooga. This tour includes stops at the sculpture fields, and the Chattanooga Coker Automotive Museum (admission included) • Get Tickets Here • 3:00 pm
Step aboard the trolley and embark on a chilling journey through the enigmatic streets of Chattanooga. Join us on “The Legends & Shadows Tour: Unveiling Chattanooga’s Dark Secrets” for an unforgettable exploration of the city’s folklore and true crime tales • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm
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 Museum • Missionary 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
Chattabooga Ghost Walk of Chattanooga TN • Chattabooga Ghost Walk • The Tales of Ghosts and the Grisly Past on this Chattanooga Walking Tour will provide you with an entertaining, historic look at the city of Chattanooga, TN • Guaranteed 90 minutes or longer of creepy stories, ghastly giggles, experiences and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind walking tour that leaves its mark on all who take it • Get Tickets Here • 8:30 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 • Tours Every 30 Minutes from 11:00 – 10:00 pm • Book a Tour Here
Outdoors + Active Activities
Clever Alehouse • Shred Bank• Like mountain biking? Then come shred with us! Shred Bank group ride returns, Every week we will meet at Clever for a no drop group ride around Stringer’s Ridge and back! • 6:00 pm
Wanderlinger Brewing Company•Bike + Run Club Thursdays• 5K run or a 10-mile bike ride | Lace up and hit the pavement • Runners & Bikers – 15% off your entire check after the ride • 6:30 pm • • Kids Eat Free Night
Chattanooga Guided Adventures• Nickajack 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 And Fitness | Cleveland • Ladies Night• Get your crew together and cheer each other on as you climb! 50% off day passes for all ladies after 4:00 pm • Free to all members and hosted every Thursday night • 4:00 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!
Classes + Workshops
The Chattery • From Cart to Table: Smarter Shopping for a Smaller Bill • In this practical class, you’ll discover smart shopping strategies to reduce your grocery expenses without sacrificing quality or nutrition. We’ll cover meal planning, price comparison tips, how to read unit pricing, when to buy in bulk, and ways to make the most of sales store loyalty programs. This is not a class about clipping coupons, but instead about understanding how to buy smarter. Whether you’re shopping for one or a family, this class will help you shop with confidence, cut costs, and make your grocery budget go further. • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm
Trivia | Bingo | Singo | Poker | Games
Game Night
The Greenhouse Barrel + Taproom • Thirsty Thursday • $2 Off Signature & Zero Proof Cocktails • • • Drink up, Game on • Game On Chattwill be at The Greenhouse EVERY Thursday from here on out. Thursday is your new game night. Loser buys the next round • 6:00 – 10:00 pm • 21+
Trivia + Bingo + Poker
Outpost Bar + Restaurant • Trivia Night • Dive into the world of knowledge and fun as we gear up for a night of Live Trivia! Bring your A-game and gather that squad for an evening filled with brain-busting questions, laughter, and epic competition. Prizes await the brightest minds, so make sure your team is ready to conquer the trivia battlefield! • 7:00 pm
Bar Watson • Karaoke | Service Industry Night | Poker • Early Bird Specials: $10 Nachos | $8 Flatbreads | $6 Fireball (All From 4:00 – 8:00 pm) • Chattanooga Poker Club Poker | Great Scotland Yard at 6:30 & 9:00 pm • Karaoke with DJ Danz | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Service Industry Night: $5 Lemon Drops | $5 Margaritas | $5 Tequila Shots from 8:00 – Close
BrewHaus • Trivia Night • Prizes for the Winners • All Ages & No Cover 7:00 pm
Sing It or Wing It • Jam Exam & Karaoke Contest • Join our Jam Exam & Karaoke Contest for a night of laughs, killer tunes, and big prizes • Win cash + bar tabs, plus enjoy Half-Price Seltzers & $2 Longnecks all night long • 4:00 pm
Bowling Spare Time • New Trivia Nightat 6:30 pm • ALSO: 2 hours of unlimited bowling $9.99 per person! • 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Karaoke
Sing It or Wing It • Jam Exam & Karaoke Contest • Join our Jam Exam & Karaoke Contest for a night of laughs, killer tunes, and big prizes • Win cash + bar tabs, plus enjoy Half-Price Seltzers & $2 Longnecks all night long • 4:00 pm
Bar Watson • Karaoke | Service Industry Night | Poker • Early Bird Specials: $10 Nachos | $8 Flatbreads | $6 Fireball (All From 4:00 – 8:00 pm) • Chattanooga Poker Club Poker | Great Scotland Yard at 6:30 & 9:00 pm • Karaoke | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Service Industry Night: $5 Lemon Drops | $5 Margaritas | $5 Tequila Shots from 8:00 – Close
Home Plate Bar & Grill • Karaoke • $3 Well Shots | $1 Off Imports | $2.50 PBR or Natty Light | Bourbon & Tequila Bar Specials • Starts at 7:00 pm (East Ridge)
The Brew & Cue• Karaoke Night at 9:00 pm | Mile High Nachos: $9.50
Buds Sports Bar • Karaoke at 8:00 – Midnight • $1 Fresh Apalachicola Oysters
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Christmas | Chattanooga 2025
Your Ultimate Guide to Everything Christmas in the Scenic City
Click Here for More InfoNooga 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!
Click Here for WristbandsChattanooga 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
Ice on the Landing • First Horizon Pavilion • Enjoy open air ice skating under a protected cover • This classic winter tradition is fun for all ages during the holiday season in our bustling Southside! • Open November 22 – February 1st
Regular Season | November 22 – December 17 • Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 3:30 – 9:00 pm • Friday: 2:30 – 11:00 pm • Saturday: 10:00 – 11:00 pm • Sunday: 11:00 – 9:00 pm
Rates: Adults $14 Every Day • $12.00 Children (12 and under) Every Day • Skating fees include skate rentals (price remains the same if you provide your own skates) | (60 minute skate sessions)
More Info & Get Tickets Here • Open November 22 – February 1st
Downtown Dalton | Christmas Parade | Gingerbread Village Theme • Route: Starts at the intersection of Jones and Waugh streets to Dalton High School on Manly • 6:30 pm
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights | Celebrating 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.
Tennessee Aquarium | “Holiday Under the Peaks” • Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium! • A festive adventure through a fun-filled underwater wonderland begins with holiday music and decor in the River Journey lobby. Look for seasonal surprises throughout your tour including:
Festive Forest | Miller Park • The 3rd Annual Festive Forest is Coming to Miller Park! • Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Better Business Bureau (BBB), EPB, and Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Festive Forest, lighting up Miller Park • This magical event is free and open to the entire community, bringing together the spirit of the season with a fun display of creatively decorated trees. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, support local trusted businesses and non-profits, and make unforgettable memories with family and friends • The trees will sparkle in Miller Park for five festive weeks — from Now – January 1, 2026, so there’s plenty of time to come experience the wonder!
EPB Holiday Windows | Join us for the annual unveiling of the holiday windows. Be among the first to find out this year’s theme and celebrate a uniquely Chattanooga tradition that dates to World War II. Windows will remain open to the community through New Year’s Day. EPB’s decorations extend to Miller Park across Market Street. EPB also partners with the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia and the City of Chattanooga to bring the Festive Forest to life • Visitors can park in EPB’s downtown garage, nearby lots or on-street, metered parking • Now – New Years
Barking Legs Theater • CHA Jazz Fest Presents: A Christmas Jazz Concert • Come join us for a great night of Christmas (and regular) jazz! • Featuring: Adam Stone | Alex Keiss | Tony Tortora | Drew McDowell | Jose Hairston | Valerie Duke • Get $15 Tickets Here • Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 7:30 pm
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
Unknown • Holidays at Hogwarts | Christmas Bar Pop Up • You loved it so much last year we had to bring it back — complete with frozen & classic Butterbeer, Magical Hot Chocolate, and all-new themed drinks to keep the holiday cheer flowing • 21+ • Starts November 24 – Jan. 4th
TailGate Brewery • Station 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 Tapas • North 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 November 21st – January 10th
Sleepyhead Coffee • Polar Espresso | A Sleepyhead Holiday Pop Up • This season we are decking the halls at both locations!! Expect a festive new menu filled with favorites like gingerbread, brown sugar sage, peppermint mocha and more. Look out for limited edition holiday mugs, fresh pastries including vegan/gf bread pudding and holiday donuts, and a few surprises we cannot wait to share. We are ready to end 2025 on a high note, and we want you along for the ride… so all aboard the Polar Espresso, because the train is pulling in soon! • Live Now – January 4th
Holidays at Ruby Falls • Return to a simpler time on Lookout Mountain at Ruby Falls. Discover magical views, twinkling holiday lights on the Village Plaza, and festive cheer in historic Ruby Falls Castle with special activities. Add your holiday wish to the Forest of Wishes, enjoy iconic cave adventures, and stay for a casual meal, local craft beer, seasonal treats and hot cocoa by the fireplace at Castle Cafe. Celebrate the most magical time of the year at Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain! Cave adventure tickets not required to enjoy the historic cafe • Santa Schedule: TBA • More Info & Tickets Here • Now – December 24th
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Polar Express 3D Imax • Experiencing this holiday tale on the giant six-story screen has become a family tradition for many. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks upon a journey of self-discovery, showing him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Audiences are drawn into this immersive film, grasping at falling snowflakes, ducking as the train screeches into their lap, and feeling the howl of the steam whistle in surround sound • See Times, Dates, & Get Tickets Here • Daily November 28th – December 28th
Chattanooga Trolley • Holiday Lights Trolley Tour with Asian Lantern Festival Visit • Experience the magic of the season with our Holiday Lights Trolley Tour in Chattanooga, TN! This enchanting journey includes stops at the stunning Festive Forest in Miller Park, where twinkling lights illuminate the trees, and the captivating EPB holiday windows display that brings festive cheer to downtown. The tour culminates with an unforgettable visit to the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo, featuring breathtaking handcrafted lanterns and vibrant displays (admission included). Join us for a night filled with wonder and holiday spirit! • Get Tickets Here • Prices: Adults $35 | Children $26 | Seniors and Military $31 • Wednesday – Sunday at 6:00 pm | Now – December 31st
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum • Holiday Train Rides & Experiences:
Let’s Go Fort O | Winter Skating at Stable 41 • Winter Skating at Stable 41 is a fun twist on generational fun where you can glide through some magical moments as you create lifelong memories. Stable 41 is in the heart of Fort Oglethorpe’s historic district, just a block off Highway 27 at 214 1st Street, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. • As a bonus, you can skate no matter the weather because it’s not ice – it’s better and under the cover of Stable 41 Pavillion • Tickets are just $10 • Wednesday – Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm | Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day • More Info & Tickets Here • Now – January 3rd
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater • Zootopia 2 • In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootropolis and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. • Get Tickets Here • 3:45 pm
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:
Smash Boyz
Be Caffeinated (Northshore) | 414 Kent Street • Open from Noon – 8:00 pm
Wei To Go
The Daily Ration • Open from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Hunter Museum of American Art • Throwback Thursday • Enjoy FREE admission to the Hunter’s permanent collection and our special exhibition Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection. Join us from 5:00 -7:00 pm for a special screening of Daughters of the Dust created by Spelman professor Julie Dash (identified as a National Film Treasure by the Library of Congress) • 4:00 pm
Wanderlinger Brewing Company • Pour Your Own Epoxy • Join us for a fun, informative and hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own epoxy river charcuterie board or lazy susan! Our boards feature premium black walnut and other fine hardwoods, accented with epoxy in colors of your choice. You can select up to two epoxy colors when you arrive • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm
Walnut Street Publishing • Writer Meetup at The Reading Room Bar • Join us for our Writer Meetup, a weekly meetup where local writers come together to write and share conversations about writing • 4:15 pm
White Duck Taco • Film on the Lawn: TBA • Live Music from TBA • Movie & Music at 6:00 pm
Nightcap Cocktails & Sweets • Tapas & Tine Tinis • Join us at Nightcap Cocktails & Sweets every Tuesday–Thursday for Tapas & Tiny Tinis — an Omakase-style dining adventure where the chef leads the way and you decide how far to go. • Your ticket includes: 3 curated courses with mini martinis + tapas | The option to raise your green flag for more (up to 5 additional surprise courses at $8 each) | A playful, no-substitutions experience designed to delight • Reserve Your Seat Here • 7:30 pm
Bless Yer Heart • Classic Country Karaoke • Hosted by Antonio True Inspiration • 8:00 pm
Bollywood Tacos • Thursday Night Beer Pong Tournament • 12 Brackets. House Rules. Pure Chaos. • Sign up at the bar—spots are limited! • $10 Entry | Winner Takes the Pot • 10:00 pm
Wanderlinger Brewing Company • Bike + Run Club Thursdays • 5K run or a 10-mile bike ride | Lace up and hit the pavement • Runners & Bikers – 15% off your entire check after the ride • 6:30 pm • • Kids Eat Free Night
Hello Monty • Break Even Bottle Night • Every Thursday Hello Monty is Serving Up a Featured Bottle at cost until it sells out • This Week’s Bottle(s) TBA • 4:00 pm
Westbound Honky-Tonk • Line Dancing • 9:00 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 • 6:00 pm
Ooltewah Farmers Market at Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., Inc. • OFM is a true farmers market with local farms and food artisans exclusively (no crafts). Everything is local and therefore changes with the seasons. We are open all year round. Each week is different • OFM is a community service initiative by Ooltewah Nursery and is located at the nursery. Park in front of the nursery and walk through the building to the market area in the back • Winter Hours: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Southside Chattanooga
Barrelhouse Ballroom • Tophouse with Crowe Boys •Tickets Start at $25 | Get Tickets Here • 21+ • Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 8:00 pm
Songbirds Foundation • Jake Xerxes Fussell • Reared in Georgia and now settled in North Carolina, Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favorites. On his latest album, When I’m Called—his first LP for Fat Possum, and his first as a parent—Fussell returns to a well of music that holds lifelong sentimental meaning, loosely contemplating the passage of time and the procession of life’s unexpected offerings. • Seated Show • Get Tickets Here | Tickets Start at $25 • Doors at 6:00 pm & Show at 7:00 pm
Feed Co. Table & Tavern • Live Music on the Patio From Richard Daigle • Thursday evenings are meant for live music on the patio! Local favorite Richard Diagle will provide the tunes while you enjoy dinner and drinks! • No Cover • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • It’s also $8 Thirsty Thursday Cocktails
Barking Legs Theater • CHA Jazz Fest Presents: A Christmas Jazz Concert • Come join us for a great night of Christmas (and regular) jazz! • Featuring: Adam Stone | Alex Keiss | Tony Tortora | Drew McDowell | Jose Hairston | Valerie Duke • Get $15 Tickets Here • Doors at 7:00 pm & Show at 7:30 pm
Gate 11 Distillery • Live Music from Brant Hall • Brant Hall has become a notable guitar slinger fixture on the Chattanooga music scene in recent years. Whether supporting others with his strong axe chops and ensemble sensibilities or performing solo balancing vocal and guitar duties, Brant is an impressive musician • No Cover & All Ages • 7:00 pm
Elsie’s Daughter & The Hotel Chalet Present: Fireside Sessions • Join us live music sessions • This Week: Courtney Holder • Quench your Thursday thirst with a rotating roster of special libations. From old-world spirits, Italian apéritifs, and playful cocktails, join us for a lively evening with select cocktail specials • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Hoptown Southside • Live Music from TBA • • Specials: $5 Tropicalia & Margaritas | 50% off all Top Shelf Tequila • No Cover • 7:00 pm
Backstage Chattanooga • Live Music with “Joey Winslett Jam” • A fun evening of music, friends food and drinks • 8:00 – 11:00 pm
Downtown
White Duck Taco • Film on the Lawn: TBA • • Live Music from TBA • Movie & Music at 6:00 pm
Alimentari Patio at The Westin • Live Jazz • Join us every Thursday on the Alimentari patio for live jazz by a local trio — paired perfectly with craft cocktails and curated plates • It’s the ideal way to wind down your week or start your weekend early • 7:00- 9:00 pm
Whitebird Chattanooga • Wine Down Thursdays • Sip, swirl, and wine down with us—5 featured wines, live music, and your favorite pour to finish • $14 per person • 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Cherry Street Tavern • December Artist in Residence TBA • All Ages | No Cover • Show at 6:00 pm • • • Late Live Music from TBA • $10 Cover at the Door | 21+ • 9:00 pm
St. Elmo | Lookout Mountain
The Woodshop • Live Music TBA • • Doors at 8:00 pm & Show at 8:30 pm
Hixson
El Fogon Mexican Restaurant • Live Music from TBA • Tons of Thirsty Thursday Specials • 6:00 pm
Zois Harbor Lights Restaurant • Live Music from TBA • 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cleveland
Big Tom’s Backyard Grill & Bar • Live Music from Jimmy Garner, Jeff Vandergriff, & Ernie Taylor • 6:30 pm
The Diving Mouse • Open Mic Night • PA/Sound/Backline (Mics, Amps, Keys & Drums) provided! From Solo to Full Bands. From Beginner to Seasoned. Singers, Songwriters, any and all musicians are welcome! no sign up, just show up! Very casual atmosphere and a chance to meet, mingle & jam with many local musicians • Solo to Full Bands • 8:00 – Midnight
Whiskey Cowgirl • College Night | DJ • $1 Outlaw | $6 Tendie Basket • DJ at 10:00 pm | 18+ | Cover at the Door: 18+ $10 & 21+ $5
Southside Social • College Night | DJ • $2.50 Ultra | $5 Walking Taco • DJ at 10:00 pm | 18+ After 9:00 pm | Cover: 18+ $10 & 21+ $5
Atmosphere • DJ • $5 Cover | 21+ • 10:00 pm
Reagan’s • DJ • Industry special | Ping pong | Water pong • 21+ • 9:00 pm
Volcano Crab and Bar • Come Eat, drink, and vibe every Thursday • DJ Chi in the Mix • No Cover • 10:00 pm
Alan Golds Bar • Chattanooga’s Party Place • Talent Showcase at 12:30 am • 21+ • NO Cover • Open till 3:00 am
JJ’s Bohemia • Open Mic Comedy Night • Hosted by Courtenay Cholovich • Free | 21+ • Sign Ups at 8:00 pm & Show at 8:30 pm
Comedy Catch • Ellen Skrmetti | Clean Comedy • Ellen Skrmetti is a Southern Sensation that is best known for her Viral Sketches “If The Queen Died In the South” and her series “Hey Jesus It’s Me” Ellen believes that bold prayers and belly laughs go hand in hand and her success on Instagram proves that it’s true. Her live show can best be described as sharp wit with a soft heart. Ellen started studying Comedy at her local comedy club in Birmingham, AL. When Covid hit, she started taking Stand Up Classes from The Second City. It’s there that she found her comedic voice and comedy tribe! Ellen is signed with Hachette Book Group – Nashville for her 1st book, “Hey Jesus, It’s Me”. • Get $28 Tickets Here • 7:00 pm
Downtown
Sing It or Wing It • $2 Beer All Night 4:00 – Cl • Karaoke • 21+ After 9:00 pm
Whitebird Chattanooga • Wine Down Thursdays • Sip, swirl, and wine down with us—5 featured wines, live music, and your favorite pour to finish • $14 per person • 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Scottie’s On The River • $1 Oysters All Day Long • • • Did you know that we offer industry specials ALL DAY EVERY DAY!? Our only stipulation is that you hang out with our awesome bartenders while you’re here • Specials include: Bulliet $5.50 // $5 Jameson, Tito’s, Mi Campo Blanco, Cab.PG.Rose // 16oz high life $2 // 16oz Sweetwater IPA $3.25 // Smokestack $4.50 // Cheese balls $5 // 1/2 doz oysters $5 // $6.50 Spin Dip, Steamboat crawfish dip, Bacon Cheeseburger
Mexiville Downtown • Fajita Thursday • $10 fajitas your choice of chicken or steak • 5:00 – 10:00 pm • Trivia Starts at 7:00 pm • Prizes for the Winners
Parkway Pourhouse • Happy Hour All Day on Thursday • $5 Draft Beer • $2.50 Natty Draft • $4 House Wine • $5 Well Drinks • Lots of ½ price apps, too!
Bar and Billiards Room at The Read House • $7 Select Bourbons/Whiskeys • $6 Select Sparkling Wines • 4:00 – 7:00
Riverport Grille • Thirsty Thursday | $3 Coors Original Drafts from 4:00 – Close
Bridgeman’s Chophouse (In the Read House) • Reward your plate every Thursday with 25% off select glasses of renowned premium wines
Northshore Chattanooga
Tremont Tavern • $5 Tailgate Beer
Frazier Five & Dime • Thirsty Cougar Thursdays • $10 Expresso Martinis.
Fiamma Pizza Co. • Happy Hour All Night
The Big Chill & Grill • $2 Corona
Basecamp Bar and Restaurant Chattanooga • $2 Narragansetts
Mexiville Northshore • Fajita Thursday • $10 fajitas your choice of chicken or steak • Half Off Pitchers of Beer • 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Il Primo • $2 Off House Cocktails & Veal Parmesan
Totto Sushi & Grill • Half-Price Hot Sake • Buy One Get One Any Glass of Wine
Bela Lisboa • Half off Bottles of Wine on Thursday!
The Daily Ration | $10 Mimosa Carafes All Day
Mikes Hole In The Wall • 75¢ Wings • 7:00 – Close
Pizza Bros Northshore •$2 Bros Brew All Day • $5 Pint & Slice, all day everyday
MLK/UTC
Granny’s Bar • Ladies Night Specials: $5 Bubbles | $7 Cosmos | $2 Old Style | $5 Wine • Cheap-Shot Specials: $5 Jameson
The Greenhouse Barrel & Taproom • Thirsty Thursday • $2 Off Signature & Zero Proof Cocktails
The Social • 2 for $5 Chicken Biscuits in either honey or hot • $18 Craft Beer Pitchers • Starting at 5:00 pm
Wanderlinger Brewing Company • Bike + Run Club Thursdays • 5K run or a 10-mile bike ride | Lace up and hit the pavement • Runners & Bikers – 15% off your entire check after the ride • 6:30 pm • • Kids Eat Free Night
Taqueria Jalisco Ania • $5 Margaritas
Goodfellas Pizzeria & Wiseguys Lounge • $6 Classic Cocktails: Old fashioned | Manhattan | Sidecar | Vieux carré | Negroni | Mule | Sazerac | Amaretto sour • $8 boilermakers • • • Lunch Special: Everyday from 11:00 – 3:00 pm | $10 Slice, Side, & Drink
Hifi Clyde’s Chattanooga • Thirsty Thursday • 1/2 Price Specialty Drinks & Punches • All Day
50/50 | Chattanooga Wine + Martini Bar • Thirsty Thursday • 25% Off All House Cocktails All Night
Boneyard Bar • 1/2 Off Glasses of Wine
Therapy • $1 Wings | Sold in 10 Piece Orders | Dine In Only
Bollywood Tacos • Thirsty Thursday: $6 Well Cocktails | $4 Well Shots | $4 Long Drinks | $1 Off Crafts | $13 Estrella Burrito
Two Ten Jack • 2-for-1 beers all-day
Five Wits Brewing • Trivia Night • $15 Beer, Burger and Fries | $5 Draft Pints during trivia •Prizes for winners • 7:00 pm
Kai Bistro • $3.50 Domestic Drafts & $6 Craft Drafts
Southside Social • College Night • $2.50 Ultra | $5 Walking Taco • DJ at 10:00 pm | 18+ After 9:00 pm | Cover: 18+ $10 & 21+ Free
Whiskey Cowgirl • College Night • $1 PBR | $6 Tendie Basket • DJ at 10:00 pm | 18+ | Cover: 18+ $10 & 21+ $5
Tailgate Brewery • $6 Frozen Drinks & Trivia at 7:00 pm
Pizza Bros Southside •$2 Bros Brew All Day • $5 Pint/Wine & Slice, all day everyday
Urban Stack • Half Price Whiskey Smash & Orange Crushes • 4:00 – CL
Southside Pizza • Cheese Slice & 21 oz Soft Drink for $5
Feed Co. Table & Tavern • Live Music on the Patio • No Cover • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • It’s also $8 Thirsty Thursday Cocktails
Moxy Chattanooga • Regular Happy Hour But Also, Late Night Happy Hour from 11:00 – Midnight • $5 House Wines • $6 Stolen Rock & Rye • $7 Night Cap
St. Elmo & Rossville
1885 Grill • $7.50 Sangria Flights
The Tap House • Thirsty Thursday | $1 Off Pints All Day
The Brew & Cue • Karaoke Night at 9:00 pm | Mile High Nachos: $9.50
Signal Mountain
Civil Provisions + Bar • Game Day Pizza & Wing Deal • Join us every Thursday, Saturday & Sunday for our Football Special — the ultimate combo of pizza + wings that’s perfect for cheering on your team • See Deal Here
East Ridge
Home Plate Bar & Grill of Chattanooga • Karaoke Night • $3 Well Shots | $1 Off Imports | $2.50 PBR or Natty Light | Bourbon & Tequila Bar Specials • Starts at 7:00 – 10:00 pm (East Ridge)
Pizza Bros East Ridge •$2 Bros Brew All Day • $5 Pint/Wine & Slice, all day everyday
Brainerd/Hamilton Place/East Brainerd
Drakes Chattanooga •$2 PBR Cans • $4 House Wines • $6 Pixy Stix
Bar Watson • Karaoke | Service Industry Night | Poker • Early Bird Specials: $10 Nachos | $8 Flatbreads | $6 Fireball (All From 4:00 – 8:00 pm) • Chattanooga Poker Club Poker | Great Scotland Yard at 6:30 & 9:00 pm • Karaoke with DJ Danz | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Service Industry Night: $5 Lemon Drops | $5 Margaritas | $5 Tequila Shots from 8:00 – Close
Mellow Mushroom Hamilton Place • 423 Date Night • All Day • $4.00 Bruschetta • $2.00 House Wine • $3.00 Featured Beers
Buds Sports Bar • Karaoke at 8:00 – Midnight • $1 Fresh Apalachicola Oysters
Red Bank/Hixson/Hwy 58
Diamond Billiard Club • $2 DOMESTIC DRAFT // $7 DOMESTIC PITCHERS • • Service Industry Specials on Sunday – Thursday from 10:00 – Cl • FREE Billiards // $3.50 Mini Domestic Drafts // $7 Domestic Pitchers // $3 Shot Special // $2 Mickey’s // $2 Twisted Teas
Pizzeria Cortile • Select Bottles of Wine Half Off
The Grille at Lakeshore • Ladies Night | 5:00 – Cl • $5 House Wine Glasses | 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine (Excluding House Wines) • $5 Well Drinks | $6 Margaritas | $1 Off All Beer
River Drifters • $2 Domestics • 4:00 – 10:00 pm
Mike’s Tavern • $1 Off Bottled Beer • 4:00 – Clos
Doc Holiday’s • $1.50 Beef Soft Tacos • Karaoke at 7:00 pm
Ooltewah
1885 Grill Ooltewah • $5.00 Blackberry Sangria and $5 Zucchini fries • 4:00 – Cl
Wine Down Bistro • Happy Hour All Day
Hoptown Beer Bar at Cambridge Square Ooltewah • $1 OFF select pints, all day long
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:
Southern Belle Riverboats • Sights 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 Noon & 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
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:
Step aboard the trolley and embark on a chilling journey through the enigmatic streets of Chattanooga. Join us on “The Legends & Shadows Tour: Unveiling Chattanooga’s Dark Secrets” for an unforgettable exploration of the city’s folklore and true crime tales • Get Tickets Here • 6:30 pm
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 Museum • Missionary 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
Chattabooga Ghost Walk of Chattanooga TN • Chattabooga Ghost Walk • The Tales of Ghosts and the Grisly Past on this Chattanooga Walking Tour will provide you with an entertaining, historic look at the city of Chattanooga, TN • Guaranteed 90 minutes or longer of creepy stories, ghastly giggles, experiences and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind walking tour that leaves its mark on all who take it • Get Tickets Here • 8:30 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 • Tours Every 30 Minutes from 11:00 – 10:00 pm • Book a Tour Here
Clever Alehouse • Shred Bank • Like mountain biking? Then come shred with us! Shred Bank group ride returns, Every week we will meet at Clever for a no drop group ride around Stringer’s Ridge and back! • 6:00 pm
Wanderlinger Brewing Company • Bike + Run Club Thursdays • 5K run or a 10-mile bike ride | Lace up and hit the pavement • Runners & Bikers – 15% off your entire check after the ride • 6:30 pm • • Kids Eat Free Night
Chattanooga Guided Adventures • Nickajack 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 And Fitness | Cleveland • Ladies Night • Get your crew together and cheer each other on as you climb! 50% off day passes for all ladies after 4:00 pm • Free to all members and hosted every Thursday night • 4:00 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 Chattery • From Cart to Table: Smarter Shopping for a Smaller Bill • In this practical class, you’ll discover smart shopping strategies to reduce your grocery expenses without sacrificing quality or nutrition. We’ll cover meal planning, price comparison tips, how to read unit pricing, when to buy in bulk, and ways to make the most of sales store loyalty programs. This is not a class about clipping coupons, but instead about understanding how to buy smarter. Whether you’re shopping for one or a family, this class will help you shop with confidence, cut costs, and make your grocery budget go further. • More Info & Register Here • 6:00 pm
Game Night
The Greenhouse Barrel + Taproom • Thirsty Thursday • $2 Off Signature & Zero Proof Cocktails • • • Drink up, Game on • Game On Chatt will be at The Greenhouse EVERY Thursday from here on out. Thursday is your new game night. Loser buys the next round • 6:00 – 10:00 pm • 21+
Trivia + Bingo + Poker
Outpost Bar + Restaurant • Trivia Night • Dive into the world of knowledge and fun as we gear up for a night of Live Trivia! Bring your A-game and gather that squad for an evening filled with brain-busting questions, laughter, and epic competition. Prizes await the brightest minds, so make sure your team is ready to conquer the trivia battlefield! • 7:00 pm
Mean King Brewing • Trivia Night • 6:30 pm
Nic & Norman’s Chattanooga • Trivia Night • Hosted by Not Rocket Trivia • Starts at 7:00 pm
Bar Watson • Karaoke | Service Industry Night | Poker • Early Bird Specials: $10 Nachos | $8 Flatbreads | $6 Fireball (All From 4:00 – 8:00 pm) • Chattanooga Poker Club Poker | Great Scotland Yard at 6:30 & 9:00 pm • Karaoke with DJ Danz | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Service Industry Night: $5 Lemon Drops | $5 Margaritas | $5 Tequila Shots from 8:00 – Close
BrewHaus • Trivia Night • Prizes for the Winners • All Ages & No Cover 7:00 pm
Sing It or Wing It • Jam Exam & Karaoke Contest • Join our Jam Exam & Karaoke Contest for a night of laughs, killer tunes, and big prizes • Win cash + bar tabs, plus enjoy Half-Price Seltzers & $2 Longnecks all night long • 4:00 pm
TailGate Brewery Chattanooga • Trivia Night • 7:00 pm
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. • Trivia Night • Hosted by Not Rocket Science Trivia • $25 gift card to winning team! • 7:00 pm
Five Wits Brewing • Trivia Night • $15 Beer, Burger and Fries | $5 Draft Pints during trivia •Prizes for winners • 7:00 pm
Mexiville Downtown • Fajita Thursday • $10 fajitas your choice of chicken or steak • 5:00 – 10:00 pm • Trivia Starts at 7:00 pm • Prizes for the Winners (Downtown)
Zois Harbor Lights Restaurant • Free Texas Hold em Poker Night • Prizes for the Winners • 6:30 pm
Cold Creek • Trivia Night with Chatt Trivia • Prizes for the Winners • 7:00 pm
Amigo Hixson • Singo • SINGO nights are here! Part music, part bingo, free to play, and easy to win! • 7:00 pm
La Familia Mexican Restaurant • Trivia Night • Specials: $6 Handcrafted Margaritas // $5 Tall domestic 27” brews // $4 Dips // $3 Fireballs • PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS NIGHTLY • 7:00 pm
Las Margaritas Cleveland, TN • Brain Blast Trivia • 7:00 pm (Cleveland)
Bowling
Spare Time • New Trivia Night at 6:30 pm • ALSO: 2 hours of unlimited bowling $9.99 per person! • 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Sing It or Wing It • Jam Exam & Karaoke Contest • Join our Jam Exam & Karaoke Contest for a night of laughs, killer tunes, and big prizes • Win cash + bar tabs, plus enjoy Half-Price Seltzers & $2 Longnecks all night long • 4:00 pm
Bless Yer Heart • Classic Country Karaoke • Hosted by Antonio True Inspiration • 8:00 pm
Bar Watson • Karaoke | Service Industry Night | Poker • Early Bird Specials: $10 Nachos | $8 Flatbreads | $6 Fireball (All From 4:00 – 8:00 pm) • Chattanooga Poker Club Poker | Great Scotland Yard at 6:30 & 9:00 pm • Karaoke | Main Room at 8:00 pm • Service Industry Night: $5 Lemon Drops | $5 Margaritas | $5 Tequila Shots from 8:00 – Close
Home Plate Bar & Grill • Karaoke • $3 Well Shots | $1 Off Imports | $2.50 PBR or Natty Light | Bourbon & Tequila Bar Specials • Starts at 7:00 pm (East Ridge)
The Brew & Cue • Karaoke Night at 9:00 pm | Mile High Nachos: $9.50
Buds Sports Bar • Karaoke at 8:00 – Midnight • $1 Fresh Apalachicola Oysters
WXYZ Bar at Aloft Chattanooga • Karaoke With DJ Danz • Also Taco Tuesday Specials with $5 Margaritas • Starts at 8:00 pm
Trish’s Sports Bar • Karaoke • 7:00 pm
Doc Holiday’s • $1.50 Beef Soft Tacos • Karaoke at 7:00 pm
Las Margaritas • Karaoke Night • 6:00 – 10:00 pm (Cleveland)
Stadium BBQ • Karaoke with S&K Karaoke • From 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Cleveland)
Village Goat • Karaoke with DJ Dino • 6:00 – 10:00 pm (Rock Spring GA)
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