What's happening
Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
196 events on the calendar
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UTC Mocs men's basketball hosts Covenant at McKenzie Arena on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.
McKenzie Arena
7:00 PM
Cuffing Season and Sarah Mootz play Songbirds on Nov 10. Doors 6 PM, show 7 PM. The venue lists it as standing with limited seating, 18+.
Songbirds
7:00 PM
Texas pop-punk band Bowling for Soup plays The Signal's Concert Hall with Ballyhoo! and rosecoloredworld. The listing says all ages, with a 21+ mezzanine.
The Signal - Concert Hall
7:30 PM$49.36 to $81.14
Blues guitarist and songwriter Keb' Mo' (his website lists five Grammy Awards) plays The Walker Theatre.
The Walker Theatre
7:30 PM
The Singing Mocs and the UTC Jazz Band share an evening concert on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall at the UTC Fine Arts Center.
UTC Fine Arts Center - Roland Hayes Concert Hall
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lee University lists a Percussion Ensemble concert on November 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Pangle Hall in Cleveland, Tennessee, with free admission.
Pangle Hall, Lee University
7:30 PM - 8:30 PMFree
The U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble and Jericho Brass share the stage at the UTC Roland Hayes Concert Hall on Nov 11.
UTC Roland Hayes Concert Hall
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Nashville songwriter Tommy Prine plays a seated show at Songbirds on Nov. 12 with Delaney Ramsdell. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.
Songbirds
7:00 PM
Blues guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram brings The Hard Road Tour to The Signal's concert hall. The listing says all ages.
The Signal - Concert Hall
8:00 PM
A decorated, heated vintage train ride of about 75 minutes with hot chocolate, a cookie, storytelling, North Pole displays and a visit from Santa, departing Grand Junction Depot. Nov. 13 to Dec. 23.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
From $38 per person (ages 1+); infants under 1 ride free on a lap
An adults-only (21+) holiday train ride of about an hour on decorated Car 202, with two festive drinks, a treat box and a visit from St. Nick. Select dates Nov. 13 to Dec. 23.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
From $140 per table (seats up to 4); ages 21 and up
Rock City's nighttime holiday light show on Lookout Mountain, with five themed trails, Santa visits through Dec 23 and hot chocolate at Carter Cliffs. Timed tickets are sold online only.
Rock City Gardens
4:00 PMTickets $21-$49, sold online only; closed Dec 24
Every year
Dates, tickets and tips for Chattanooga's yearly festivals.
Festival guideDozens of taco trucks, mariachi bands, folk dancers and a big Kids Zone at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. Here's how the Chattanooga Taco Festival works, what it costs and how to plan your visit.
Event storyDon Barron of LaSalle, Michigan, took the Great Chattanooga Weigh-Off at The Barn Nursery on October 10 with a 2,109.5-pound pumpkin. Here are the official results and what was on the line.
Festival guidePro high divers, wakesurfers and highliners take over the Tennessee River at Ross's Landing every August, with free electronic music each night. Here's when the River Games happens, what VIP costs and where to park.
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