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Daylong party celebrates song that made Scenic City famous

The Chattanooga Choo Choo Jubilee, a daylong party celebrating Glenn Miller's 1941 recording of "Chattanooga Choo Choo," is scheduled Saturday, May 7, at the dining/lodging/entertainment complex on Market Street. Events include dedicating the formal rose garden to the bandleader.
The Chattanooga Choo Choo Jubilee, a daylong party celebrating Glenn Miller's 1941 recording of "Chattanooga Choo Choo," is scheduled Saturday, May 7, at the dining/lodging/entertainment complex on Market Street. Events include dedicating the formal rose garden to the bandleader. The Chattanooga Choo Choo Jubilee, a daylong party celebrating Glenn Miller's 1941 recording of "Chattanooga Choo Choo," is scheduled Saturday, May 7, at the dining/lodging/entertainment complex on Market Street. Events include dedicating the formal rose garden to the bandleader.

By Staff Report 4 min read

photo Glenn Miller

If you go

› What: Chattanooga Choo Choo Jubilee.› When: 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, May 7.› Where: Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St.› Admission: Most events free; a Kentucky Derby party and a Comedy Catch show require tickets.› Website: choochoo.com/meetings-weddings/choo-choo-jubilee.

Trivia question

Do you know what song was on the flip side of the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” record?Answer: “I Know Why (And So Do You)”

The song that made Chattanooga internationally famous will be celebrated Saturday, May 7, with a daylong party at the dining/lodging/entertainment complex that bears its name.

The Chattanooga Choo Choo Jubilee will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the recording of “Chattanooga Choo Choo” by Glenn Miller and his orchestra on May 7, 1941. Recorded on RCA Victor’s Bluebird label, the record was the first to be certified a gold disc on Feb. 10, 1942. In 1996, the Glenn Miller recording of “Chattanooga Choo Choo” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

A day of themed activities has been planned at the Choo Choo, where visitors will still find Track 29. The majority of the anniversary events are free, but two adult events will require tickets.