Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, June 9 to Friday, June 16. 

June 10-11

30th Annual Spring Garden Tour

When: June 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 11 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: See below. 
Cost: $15 for both days; purchase at any one of the gardens

The 30th Annual Spring Garden Tour, sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, features seven public and private gardens located around Chattanooga, Hixson and East Brainerd. The tour benefits educational programs sponsored by the Master Gardeners and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. The tour gardens include: Jo Keeler, 1018 Olde Mill Lane, Hixson, TN 37343; Sally Wencel & John Turgeson, 1909 Windy Oaks Lane, Hixson, TN 37343; Jim &…

8 Days. 5 Stages. Nearly 100 Artists. Tons of Traffic. 

It’s that time again! Love it or hate it, tonight's the night when Tennessee River at Ross’s Landing will start it's eight-day shut down for the Riverbend Festival. Whether you're planning on going or planning on avoiding it, we've got everything you need to know! 

Celebrating more than 35 years, this annual music festival features a wide variety of artists covering almost every music genre. With five stages and nearly 100 performing acts, the schedule can get a little crazy. We've included a breakdown below, as well as a link to a downloadable PDF version. Speaking of crazy, don't forget about Riverbend Traffic! Check out the info below for all of the road closures you need to know about. 

Buying your first investment property is exciting! In Chattanooga where home inventory is low, buying investment property or flipping homes is a great opportunity to make additional income. But for any beginner, it’s easy to make mistakes in the process. Here are some of the most easily done missteps and how to avoid them. 

1. Assuming it’s a get rich quick situation. 

Some people paint real estate investing as easy way to make money fast, and that’s just not always true. There is a lot of time and effort that goes into a real estate investment, and your first one may not go as planned. If you buy a home looking for the market to improve later and give you a profit when you resell, that may take longer than you imagined. Understand that

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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, June 2 to Friday, June 9. 

Friday, June 2

On the Rocks, a Cairn Yoga Open House

When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Cairn Yoga, 2011 Dayton Blvd, Suite B
Cost: Free

Enjoy a complimentary cocktail or glass of wine while you tour and enjoy our brand new studio with this open house event. Meet our teachers and administrative staff, exchange thoughts and ideas, and perhaps even take advantage of a special offer specifically for our open house attendees!  21+ only, please. For more information, visit cairnyoga.com

Saturday, June 3

National Learn To Row Day

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Where: Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Hwy
Cost: Free

USRowing and Lookout Rowing…

The Chattanooga area is home to so many trails, and on June 3, it’s time to celebrate them in honor of National Trails Day!  

Whether you want to visit a trail to volunteer and do maintenance work or go as an appreciative user, here are five places and activities perfect for celebrating the day.

Bring Fido for a hike at Cloudland Canyon State Park

Hit the trails with your favorite furry friend on this easy 2 mile round trip hike. There will be some opportunities for your dog to play in the streams along the way. Meet at the Backcountry Camping parking area. All dogs must be on a 6-foot leash and a $5 park fee applies unless you are a season pass holder. Trail maps and driving directions to the event will be available at the park Visitor's…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, May 26 to Friday, June 2. 

Friday, May 26

Beach Blanket Movie Night

When: 8:30- 11 p.m. 
Where: Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Goldpoint Circle, Hixson, TN 37343 
Cost: Free

Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Dept. invites you to bring out the family and kick off Memorial Day weekend at the 13th Annual Beach Blanket Movie Night at Chester Frost Park beach. The public is invited to bring chairs or blankets or watch the movie from your boat on the three-story screen. Due to copyright laws we can't mention the title but the movie is a Disney 2016 release about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, May 19 to Friday, May 26. 

Friday, May 19

Ballet Tennessee Repertory Performance

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. 
Where: UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine Street
Cost: $17 - $19  

The Ballet Tennessee Repertory Performance features the versatility of the Ballet Tennessee Company in a variety of classical and contemporary works, with choreography by Catherine Gaudreau, Brittany Johnson-Mills, Hannah Locke, and Emma Pannkuk. The highlight of the evening is "Dream Awake," a full length original ballet choreographed by Barry VanCura. Ballet Tennessee alumnus LaJeromeny Brown (School of American Ballet) returns to perform the lead in "Dream Awake." He will also dance the…

If you missed the Chattabrewga craft brew festival this past weekend, don’t worry. You don’t need a special event as an excuse to check out some of the Scenic City’s best breweries. We started out with Big River Grille and Brewing Works as our only brewery back in the early ‘90s, and now the city is bursting at the seams with new brewing companies (and more on the way!). Now that our city is becoming such a hub for brews, we’re serving up a round of some of our favorites for you to try.

Mad Knight Brewing Company 

BASEMENT of: 4015 Tennessee Ave.
madknightbrewing.com

This St. Elmo brewery is so new, we’re not even sure the paint’s totally dry yet. Mad Knight Brewing Company just opened it’s doors to feature their beers including the Crazy Otto…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, May 12 to Friday, May 19. 

May 13-14

Tennessee Medieval Faire

When: 10 am. to 5 p.m.
Where: 500 Fiske Rd., Harriman, TN 37748
Cost: $9 - $17

The 3rd annual TN Medieval Faire allows guests to escape to a more innocent time with chivalry and gallantry while meeting King Arthur and Queen Guinevere as they celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary with a market-day festival. Enjoy live jousting tournaments, warriors’ chess matches, trick shows, interactive comedy, Irish and Celtic music, folk and belly dance and numerous artisans selling original wares made of leather, metal, wood, glass, fabric and more. Food at the event will include turkey legs and beer, of…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, May 5 to Friday, May 12.

Friday, May 5

Nightfall Concert Series

When: 7-11 p.m.
Where: Miller Plaza, 850 Market Street
Cost: Free

One of Chattanooga's most widely recognized and attended programs is the seasonal Nightfall concert series, which celebrates its 29th season this year. Uniquely Chattanooga, Nightfall brings people to the city's center each Friday night all summer to enjoy a variety of nationally and internationally acclaimed musical artists ranging in a variety of genres. A local act is given the opportunity to open for the national headlining talent. Check out any week and get a link to all the acts at NightfallChattanooga.com. 

May 5-7