What is Tennessee Songwriters Week?
Tennessee Songwriters Week is spearheaded by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism. This event supports local music venues but also encourages songwriters to share their original work, fostering Tennessee's rich musical culture. Tennessee Songwriters Week is an annual statewide celebration established in 2019, designed to honor and elevate the art of songwriting, a craft that has significantly shaped Tennessee's musical legacy.
This statewide celebration has several events in Chattanooga. Local songwriters can sign up to participate in qualifying rounds starting December 13th. Two musicians from each qualifying round will move on to the final showcase at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. They will then compete for a prize package and a chance to perform at the historic Bluebird Café.
Songwriters:
Sign-ups start December 13th Learn more about Tennessee Songwriters Week contest rules and find out how to sign up here.
Music Fans:
Come for a great show and support our talented Chattanooga musicians throughout the city.
Here’s our roundup of Tennessee Songwriter’s Week Events Happening in 2025
TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS WEEK – CHATTANOOGA QUALIFYING ROUNDS:
January 29,2025 | Davis Wayne's |
January 30, 2025 | Gate 11 Distillery |
January 31, 2025 | Barking Legs Theater |
February 1, 2025 | Redbud Venue |
February 2, 2025 | Puckett's Restaurant |
February 6, 2025 | The Dragon's Roast |
Barrelhouse Ballroom |
TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS WEEK - CHATTANOOGA SHOWCASE:
Where: Bessie Smith Cultural Center
When: February 27, 2025 – 6:30pm
Open to the public