A barbecue guru, a psychic medium, free comic books and two county fairs are on the entertainment calendar. Here’s a chronology.
– Wreaths Across America will bring a national tour of its mobile exhibit, paying tribute to veterans and active-duty military personnel, to the Hixson Walmart parking lot, 5764 Highway 153, for free tours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday. Events include Chattanooga National Cemetery and WAA education activities (10-11 a.m.), a gathering of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Young Marines and Sea Cadets (11 a.m.-noon), a Vietnam veterans tribute (noon-2 p.m.), Medal of Honor tribute (2-3 p.m.), a JROTC and ROTC cadets tribute and a musical tribute to veterans (3-5 p.m.) and youth craft activity (5-6 p.m.). This stop is sponsored by the Chattanooga Daughters of the American Revolution Regents Council. This museum on wheels will be in Cleveland on Aug. 20. wreathsacrossamerica.org/mee
– Back Alley Boogie animates Cooper’s Alley, 10 E. Seventh St., 6-9 p.m. Thursday with music, food and drinks. The gathering is presented by Hip Hop for Humanity Cha and host C Grimey. Free admission. rivercitycompany.com
– Station Street Live, a summer music series on the Chattanooga Choo Choo campus, 1400 Market St., features Luke Simmons & The Lovestruck, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday. The street event includes art vendors, is family-friendly and dog-friendly. Facebook.com/events
– Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., will continue its Concerts on the Lawn Series with a performance by Rick Rushing & the Blues Strangers at 7 p.m. Thursday. Happy hour begins at 6 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Tickets are $10-$15 in advance or at the door. 423-267-8534, theatrecentre.com
