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Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Lego expo, Dolly Day, Gaither Vocal Band

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton May 4, 2024

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / The Dolly Parton mural in Ringgold, Ga., will again be central to festivities for Dolly Day. The third annual event honoring the music icon is scheduled May 11.

10 shows announced for Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s 101st season

Chattanooga Theatre Centre has announced the shows for its 101st season, providing a year's worth of musicals, dramas and children's adventures.

By Staff Report May 4, 2024

Staff file photo / Chattanooga Theatre Centre has announced the 10 productions planned for its 2024-25 season.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include strawberry and taco festivals, Running of the Chihuahuas

This weekend is full of festivals and celebrations, including Chattanooga Market's Strawberry Festival, the Chattanooga Taco Festival and the annual Running of the Chihuahuas.

By Sam Still April 30, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Competitors release their dogs during the 14th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas on May 6, 2023. Hits 96 will host its annual Running of the Chihuahuas at noon Saturday at First Horizon Pavilion.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include bluegrass and taco festivals, racing Chihuahuas

Here's what's happening this week in the Chattanooga area.

By Lisa Denton April 27, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Red Bank resident Cal Adams, 5, rides through a foam tunnel at the White Oak Bicycle Co-op's pop-up bicycle playground during the 2023 Red Bank Jubilee. Bicycle rodeos will again be part of the fun when this year's Jubilee is held on May 4 at Red Bank City Park.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include market opening, cornbread festival, seafood bash

Festivals and celebrations, including the National Cornbread Festival, Chattanooga Seafood Bash on the River and the Sweet Tea and Sunshine Family Festival, abound this weekend.

By Sam Still April 23, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / The life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into the station during the Day Out With Thomas at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum on April 23, 2023. Day out with Thomas will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. The day will include bubble-themed games and activities, live entertainment, photo opportunities, lawn games and more.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Chattanooga Market, festivals for seafood, cornbread, ramps

Here's what the Chattanooga area has to offer this week.

By Lisa Denton April 20, 2024

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / Robert Colon with Finger Licking shows off his kebabs at the 2023 Chattanooga Seafood Bash on the River. This year's festival returns to Coolidge Park on April 26-28.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include 4 Bridges Arts Festival, Battle Below the Clouds, Burger Week

This weekend, there's plenty to do in the Chattanooga area, including the 4 Bridges Arts Festival and the Battle Below the Clouds barbecue competition.

By Sam Still April 16, 2024

Staff file photo / Mary Ann Mears browses past plants in a greenhouse at the Crabtree Farms Spring Plant Sale and Festival in 2019. Crabtree Farms will host its 24th annual Spring Plant Sale and Festival from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at 1000 E. 30th St.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Harlem Globetrotters, 4 Bridges Arts Festival, honors for Usher

Here's what the Chattanooga area has to offer this week.

By Lisa Denton April 13, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Chattanooga resident Tonia Durand looks over pottery in a booth during last year's 4 Bridges Arts Festival at First Horizon Pavilion. This year's festival will be held April 20-21.

Things to do in the Chattanooga area this weekend include Big 9 Music Fest, last weekend of Rock the Riverfront

There's plenty to do this weekend, including the Big 9 Music Fest, the conclusion of Rock the Riverfront and the home opener for the Chattanooga Lookouts. Here's the chronology.

By Sam Still April 9, 2024

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Kim Gunter, vice president of marketing for TVFCU, dances with children and the TVFCU porcupine at the 2023 Big 9 Music Fest. This year's festival will be at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center this weekend.

Collegedale Powwow preserves indigenous culture through dance, tradition and community unity

The 2024 Yellowhorse Powwow Celebration took place at Founder's Hall in Collegedale last weekend on April 6 and 7.

By Jennifer McNally April 8, 2024

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