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

December 3rd-4th

MainX24

When: December 3rd, 7am - December 4th, 11:59pm
Where: Main Street, Chattanooga, TN
Cost: Free admission

MAINx24 is a 24-hour long festival celebrating Main Street and the surrounding Southside, held every December since 2007. The annual event features programming all day long, from parades to music to poetry readings to chili cook-offs. The day has been a way to celebrate and showcase the burgeoning Southside. MAINx24 is organized completely by residents, merchants, and friends of the Southside community. MAINx24 is free and open to the public and has something for everyone. A schedule of…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, November 18th to Friday, November 25th.

November 18th-December 23rd

North Pole Limited Christmas Train

When: Boarding times will vary
Where: Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Rd.
Cost: $29-$65

The Christmas festivities have begun and what better way to start the holiday season than with a magical train ride to the North Pole? As Tennessee Valley Railroad's most popular event, the North Pole Limited Express takes you on an imaginary journey to the North Pole. Along the way you'll see a number of lighted displays can be seen outside while enjoying yummy hot chocolate and cookies as well as exciting story telling. Word on the street has it that a…

Colder temperatures have officially hit Chattanooga and the North Georgia area. While you may or may not have been prepared since the temperatures have been back and forth, there is no time like the present to prepare your home for the temperature drop. 

Colder weather means higher risks for your home and potentially higher costs. As we are turning on heaters and dealing with freezing temperatures, the risk of fires or water damage increases significantly.  We've put together a list of ways to help you protect your home and wallet throughout the fall and winter seasons. 

1. Cover spigots & drain the hoses 

Now that the temperature has dropped, you won’t be needing much accessible water outside the home. Be sure to cover all of your spigots on…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, November 11th to Friday, November 18th.

Thursday, November 17th

Gratefull: 6th annual city-wide potluck

When: 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum, 200 E Martin Luther King Blvd
Cost: Free

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be celebrated on just one day. On November 17th, head over to the Bessie Smith Cultural Center & Chattanooga African American Museum and share a meal with our community. Gratefull, formally known as One Table, is a city wide potluck with no fees, expectations, or agenda. It is simply a Thanksgiving meal simply shared by the community. This is the 6th year for this event and what better…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, November 4th to Friday, November 11th.

November 5th-6th

Head of the Hooch

When: Saturday, 9am-7pm, Sunday, 7am-3pm
Where: Ross's Landing, 201 riverfront Pkwy
Cost: Free to spectate

The Head of the Hooch regatta has become a well known event in Chattanooga that is so much fun to watch! The regatta is a head race – competitors row a 4,500-meter (2.8 miles) course on the Tennessee River ending at Ross’s Landing Park. The best place to view the finish line is from the grandstands in Ross’s Landing Park. Spectators can watch from the Walnut Street Bridge, Coolidge Park, or even from the Riverwalk. If you want the closest view of the finish line, be sure to set…

Halloween on a Monday means an extra day to dress up with friends, take the kids trick or treating, and spend the evening celebrating. While the weather is looking a bit questionable, there is still plenty to do regardless of your age around Chattanooga and the North Georgia area. We've put together a list of fun things to do this evening rain or shine. Be sure to click on each event for more details! 

1. Trunk or Treat | Catoosa County Library, 1008 Catoosa Cir | 5:30-8:00pm

   This year's Trunk or Treat will take place at the Colonnade on Benton Place Campus. Our amazing community partners will be hosting trunks for you to visit, rain or shine, so come dressed in your favorite costumes for this traditional Trunk or Treat!

    

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Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 28th to Friday, November 4th.

Friday, October 28th

Gravediggers Ball

When: 7:00-11:00pm
Where: Moxy Chattanooga Downtown, 1220 King St.
Cost: Free admission

Ya'll know that Moxy, Hits 96, and Snapdragon Hemp can put on an event to remember, but what happens when they come together and to host an epic Halloween event? It is sure to be the one the best Halloween events in the city! Tonight is the 1st annual Gravedigger's Ball! Get your best costume together and join the Hits 96 crew for the one Scenic City’s best Halloween Bash. Show off your best costume to win your share of over $5,000 in cash and prizes, including a weekend staycation at The Moxy…

 Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 21st to Friday October 28th.

Saturday, October 22nd

East Ridge Fall Family Festival

When: 10:00am-6:00pm
Where: Camp Jordan Amphitheater, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy
Cost: Free

Fall is in full swing which means weekends are filling up with fall festivals! East Ridge announced that the City will host its first-ever Fall Festival this Saturday at Camp Jordan Park. This family friendly event will have tons of delicious food, kid friendly activities, family yard games, 60+ craft vendors, live music, and more! This event is free to attend and all are welcome. To find out more information about the fall festival, click here to head over to their website.

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Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in our everyday routine that we forget that there is so much more experience than just our day-to-day life. One of the reasons I love living in Chattanooga is because of the opportunities for not just children, but also adults to continue to learn, grow, and explore new things!

Whether you are looking to learn and grow a new skill, wanting to try something new, or just looking for a fun night out with your friends or partner, we have put together a list of 15 fun classes to try in Chattanooga. For more details on each class, be sure to click each business name to head over to their website. 

1. The Chattery 

The Chattery is where you go to learn ALL THE THINGS! The Chattery is a local nonprofit…

Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, October 14th to Friday October 21st.

Saturday, October 15th

Steve Martin & Martin Short : You Should See What They Look Like Now

When: 8:00pm
Where: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave
Cost: $65-$250

Steve Martin & Martin Short will be in Chattanooga this weekend. I really don’t need to say anything more, but I will. This dynamic, comedic duo represents three decades of friendship between two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Both Martin and Short have had successful careers in Hollywood and in their “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today” tour, the jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace…