The Signal

A Big-Room Live Music Venue at the Choo Choo

The Signal is a concert hall on the grounds of the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo, and it's become a go-to spot for live music in Chattanooga. The main concert hall holds up to 1,500 people (1,300 standing on the main floor plus 200 in a seated mezzanine), which is big enough to land national touring acts. The venue also has a smaller room, The Parlour, with 500 standing capacity.

The booking runs the full spectrum. Indie rock, hip-hop, country, comedy and more - it depends on the week. One night it's a touring singer-songwriter, the next it's a rapper or a comedian you've been following for years. Check the calendar on the venue's website to see what's coming up.

The Venue Experience

Most shows are standing room on the main floor, with a seated mezzanine above. The floor fills in from the front, so if you want to be close, arrive when doors open. There's also a dedicated ADA seating section near the front of the stage for anyone who needs to sit during a show; just let the staff know when you arrive.

The venue has three full-service bars. The Signal is 100% cashless, so bring a card or phone for tap and mobile pay. Age requirements differ from show to show, and a valid US photo ID is needed for 18+ shows and to buy alcohol, so check the ticket page before you go.

Tickets

Tickets are sold through Ticketweb and at the box office, and the website lists upcoming shows and doors times. Popular shows can sell out, so it's worth buying ahead. The venue's refund policy is no refunds, so double check the date before you buy.

Before and After the Show

Make a night of it with dinner before doors. STIR and Urban Stack are popular picks, and Champy's works for something quicker. Pre-show drinks work well at Hutton & Smith Brewing or Oddstory Brewing.

For more arts and entertainment options around town, check out Tivoli Theatre for a completely different vibe - the ornate 1920s movie palace hosts everything from Broadway touring shows to symphonies. And Barrelhouse Ballroom books the kind of smaller shows that round out the city's live music calendar.