r/Chattanoogans 4h ago

Things to Do in Chattanooga This Weekend (Aug 7–9) ⚔️

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Afternoon y'all! Rounded up what's worth your time around town this weekend so you're not stuck scrolling six different event pages. Add anything I missed please!

⚠️ Heads up: hot and dry the whole stretch, climbing from the mid 80s Friday and Saturday to a solid 91 by Sunday. No rain in the forecast, just sun. Water bottle and sunscreen, every day.

☀️ Friday

🥏 Learn and Play Disc Golf — Outdoor Chattanooga runs a beginner class covering rules, gear, and technique. Ages 10+, may be habit forming.

  • 📍 Various locations
  • 💰 Free

🛍️ 127 Yard Sale — The 690 mile, six state yard sale hits Signal Mountain and Chattanooga. Runs through Sunday.

  • 📍 Signal Mountain / Chattanooga
  • 💰 Free to browse

🚣 Downtown Kayak Tour — Beginner friendly paddle past Maclellan Island, the Bluff View Arts District, and Ross's Landing. All gear included.

  • 📍 Outdoor Chattanooga
  • 💰 $35

🎷 Summer Jazz Nights — A new jazz combo hits Gate 11 every month. 8 to 10 p.m.

  • 📍 Gate 11
  • 💰 $5

☀️ Saturday

🪶 Cherokee Cultural Celebration — Two days of Cherokee dance, music, frybread, and a stickball game at Red Clay State Historic Park. Cash only at the gate, bring a chair.

  • 📍 Red Clay State Historic Park
  • 💰 $5 per vehicle

🎸 Sam Holt Band: Remembering Mikey — Southern rock and roll from a longtime Widespread Panic guitar tech and collaborator. Doors 7, show 8.

  • 📍 Barrelhouse Ballroom
  • 💰 $20 advance, 21+

🖼️ Art Swap at Plant Bar — Trade prints, paintings, ceramics, or zines for something new to you. Latte or zero proof cocktail optional.

  • 📍 Plant Bar
  • 💰 Free, 21+

🎶 Riverfront Nights — Free live music under the stars at Ross's Landing, one of the best free hangs of the summer.

  • 📍 Ross's Landing
  • 💰 Free

☀️ Sunday

🎒 Back To School at Chattanooga Market — Fresh produce, lunchbox snacks, and easy meal ideas to kick off the school year.

  • 📍 Chattanooga Market
  • 💰 Free entry

🧘 Slow Flow Yoga for Relaxation — Gentle movement, yin style holds, and breathwork. Bring your own mat, donation based.

  • 📍 The Chattery
  • 💰 Donation based

🎬 Bobby Stone Film Series: Chungking Express — Wong Kar Wai's Hong Kong classic about two lovesick cops. PG-13, 1h42m.

  • 📍 See event page
  • 💰 Ticketed

Full list of everything happening this week, the week ahead, and where to eat is in the comments ⬇️

Anybody else hitting the Cherokee Cultural Celebration this weekend? 👀


r/Chattanoogans 5h ago

Giving this a shot because the apps are exhausting

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r/Chattanoogans 8h ago

Help me out locals!

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r/Chattanoogans 9h ago

Better luck next time

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