Crafts and Coffee
Friday, October 2 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Hunter Museum of American Art
On the first Friday of the month, adults are invited to join us for an afternoon of art-making and conversation.
This month, we will be creating paper flowers inspired by Upcycled Garden while enjoying a warm cup of coffee (or tea) and snacks.
Price: $10 for members; $12 for not-yet members; Free for ETB cardholders
Art of Spirits
Friday, October 2 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Townsend Atelier
Join Chattanooga artist Brandi Donan for Art of Spirits, a cocktail-inspired art exhibit at Townsend Atelier during First Friday.
This three-year project brings together Chattanooga’s restaurant, bar, and hospitality scene through original oil paintings inspired by local cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, their stories, and the places behind them. Each painting began with a drink — its name, ingredients, mood, or backstory — and became a still life that tells a larger story about creativity, place, and the many kinds of artists who shape a city.
Guests will be able to view the original paintings, explore the stories behind the drinks, and enjoy select cocktails and non-alcoholic options from the project. Books, prints, and original artwork will be available for purchase.
All cocktail sales from the evening will benefit the Tennessee River Gorge Trust.
Come raise a glass — with or without the booze — to Chattanooga’s artists, bartenders, restaurants, and the stories that make this city worth painting.
Price: Free
3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3 | 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Ross's Landing
Sam Bush, Dan Tyminski Band, Last Revel, Appalachian Roadshow, Mason Via, East Nash Grass, Bronwyn Keith Hynes, Big Richard, Randy Steel and the The New Dismembered Tennesseans.
Price: Free Admission
Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge Grand Re-Opening
Saturday, October 2 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Walnut Street Bridge
Come celebrate the grand reopening of the Walnut Street Bridge! Join Downtown Chattanooga for a celebratory bridge walk and fun for the whole family!
Price: Free
Ketner's Mill Fair
Saturday, October 3 - Sunday, October 4 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Ketner's Mill
Save the Date! Ketner’s Mill Fair 2026 – Hosted by Shop the Market at
Join us for a weekend of arts, crafts, food, and family fun at the 2026 Ketner’s Mill Fair on Saturday, October 3rd: 9AM-6PM EST and Sunday, October4th: 10AM-5:30PM EST!
What to Expect:
✨ Handmade arts & crafts
🎵 Live Music
🍗 Delicious Southern-style food & drinks
🍺 Craft beer bar
🐴 Wagon rides through scenic countryside
Explore Country Arts & Heritage:
🎨 Paintings, pottery, woodworking & more
🏡 Tour the historic Ketner’s Mill
🐑 Petting zoo & artisan demonstrations
Admission:
$8.00 per person (cash only) | Kids 12 & under: FREE!
Don’t miss this family-friendly fall tradition. See you at Ketner’s Mill Fair 2026!
Price: $8 , Children 12 and Under Free
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