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Music Venues

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: Area 61 Art Gallery

Who: Anyone who loves local Chattanooga art! What: Area 61 Art Gallery is an amazing location in downtown Chattanooga for creatives. The gallery hosts 20 professional artists and craftsmen. When: Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 – 6 p.m. Where: Located downtown on Broad Street next to…

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CHA Spotlight: Soundcorps Sidewalk Stages Street Performers

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

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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Dancing Through Art at the Hunter

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 Museum of American Art

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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A Picker's Life: Performing and Collecting with Lon Eldridge

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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Discover the MLK Neighborhood Through Murals

The MLK community reflects over 100 years of Chattanooga and African American history and commerce in the city. Martin Luther King Boulevard is full of public art. Many of its murals in particular reference icons and history from the area. Here’s a guide to a few of them that shed light on the…

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CHA Spotlight: Strung Like a Horse

Meet Chattanooga Band Strung Like a Horse CHA Spotlight: Strung Like a Horse Who: Anyone who loves live music! What: This CHA spotlight is the high energy Americana band, Strung Like a Horse, who got their start in the Scenic City. This band, full of Chattanooga natives, performs all over the…

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CHA Spotlight: Explore Chattanooga's African American History

Who: Anyone who loves to explore African American stories, historical individuals, and landmarks! What: This edition of the CHA Spotlight features some of Chattanooga’s African American History. From markers to neighborhoods, to historic landmarks, you can explore some of Chattanooga’s African…

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