Chattanooga is a funny name for a city. Go ahead, say it slowly … “Chat-A-NOOGA.” So, it’s no surprise that this city is home to a rich stand-up comedy scene. Or maybe that does come as a surprise. On any given night throughout the week, local bars, hotels and restaurants host open-mics and curated…
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Chattanooga’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard is a bustling area with craft breweries, bars, restaurants, and other businesses. But more than 40 years ago, it was known as Ninth Street, an African American community that most folks called ‘The Big 9.” Locals old enough to remember will tell you…
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Who: Anyone who loves creatives, and fine art from Chattanooga! What: Genesis the Greykid is a creator who calls Chattanooga home. Although he travels all around the world to showcase his fine art, he credits Chattanooga’s creative community for allowing his career to flourish. When: Genesis’…
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Who: Anyone who loves the transformative experience of music. What: If you loved Songbirds before, now you will love it even more. The new Songbirds experience is now an interactive learning museum for everyone—even if you’ve never picked up a guitar. When: Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12 – 6…
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Chattanooga's music culture is thriving. And there are plenty of places to enjoy live music. Whether your thing is soulful singer/songwriters, classic rock n’ roll, jazz, hip hop, or dance parties, there’s a music venue for you to experience in Chattanooga. Barking Legs Theater Bessie Smith…
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CHA Spotlight: Soundcorps Sidewalk Stages Street Performers Who: Anyone who loves live music! What: SoundCorps has vetted over 150 amazing street performers to play primarily in downtown Chattanooga. Some have gone on to make albums, win music awards, and have even been considered for Grammy’s…
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CHA Spotlight: Nightfall Music Series Who: Anyone who loves live music! What: This CHA spotlight is about the Nightfall series that is celebrating its 34th season of live music and entertainment. When: From now until September 2021! Where: Miller Plaza in downtown Chattanooga Why: Nightfall is…
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Through September 6th, the Hunter presents the stunning exhibition Power, Passion & Pose: Photographs by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, featuring nearly fifty photographs capturing the exquisite athleticism of ballet and modern dancers posed in mid-air wearing couture fashion. The exhibit is a joint…
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CHA Spotlight: Hunter Musem of American Art Who: Anyone who loves art, dance, and fashion! What: The Hunter Museum’s new incredible exhibition Power, Passion, and Pose by Ken Browar and Deborah Ory focuses on the collaboration between dancers, photographers, and choreographers, and examines the…
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Chattanooga has always been a music city. From the jazz and blues of “The Big 9” era to bluegrass and fiddle music, the city’s location has made it easy for generations of music fans to gather in a centralized location. Nobody embodies the rich history of Chattanooga’s past while having a foot…
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