Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include Summerween, first Fourth of July events

National Park Service Photo / The story behind this painting, "The Battle of Lookout Mountain," will be discussed in a Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park program at the Lookout Mountain Visitors Center on June 29. The 13- by 30-foot painting by English artist James Walker is the centerpiece of the Point Park facility. It depicts the Nov. 24, 1863, battle that began with Union troops crossing Lookout Creek in the vicinity of what is now Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. National Park Service Photo / The story behind this painting, "The Battle of Lookout Mountain," will be discussed in a Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park program at the Lookout Mountain Visitors Center on June 29. The 13- by 30-foot painting by English artist James Walker is the centerpiece of the Point Park facility. It depicts the Nov. 24, 1863, battle that began with Union troops crossing Lookout Creek in the vicinity of what is now Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center.

By Lisa Denton June 22, 2024 17 min read

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

Fourth of July jump-starts

Independence Day is still a week and a half away, but the parties won’t wait. Here’s where to find some pre-Fourth fun.

› Dalton, Ga.: Pops in Burr Park starts at 6:30 p.m. June 28 in Burr Park, 101 S. Hamilton St. Events include live music by the Creative Arts Guild Chamber Orchestra and guest vocalists, Aint’ Just Whistlin’ Dixie Jazz Band, dancers of Ballet Dalton, a community kids choir, food vendors and a free children’s craft area. Fireworks at dark will be set to music. 706-278-0168

› LaFayette, Ga: The Freedom Festival, with arts, crafts and food vendors, live music, children’s activities and a cornhole tournament, starts at 5 p.m. June 28 at the Ross Abney Complex, 252 First St. Fireworks at 10 p.m. mycityoflafayettega.org