Coosa Mill Comes Alive This Fall With "Concerts At Coosa" And "If These Walls Could Talk"

Collier Construction and The Pop-Up Project will be animating and activating the historic Coosa Mill with a series of unique music, theater and dance events involving dozens of local artists and performers. 

The initial set of events, “Concerts At Coosa,” will take place on Fridays throughout September and October, and will include both classical performances, indie pop concerts, and the official album release party for local pop sensation Jenna DeVries. 

In November, “If These Walls Could Talk…” will tell the story of the mill and the surrounding neighborhood through a fully immersive performance that combines original dance, installation art, projection mapping, aerial artistry and live music. Audiences will be free to explore the mill at their own pace, giving each visitor an entirely singular and unrepeatable experience. 

“The Coosa Mill is such a special and historic place in our city, and we’re thrilled to be able to invite Chattanoogans inside for these once-in-a-lifetime events,” said Ethan Collier, CEO of Collier Construction, which is sponsoring the series. “Even though the mill has been vacant for years, it remains full of stories, mysteries, and potential. I look forward to seeing everyone there.”

“Everything that is happening at the Mill this fall is a testament to the strength and depth of our city’s artistic community,” said Jules Downum and Mattie Waters, co-founders of The Pop-Up Project. “These events are showing new ways that community development, the arts, and historic preservation can work together, and we’re honored to share this opportunity with so many awesome collaborators.”

Tickets for each performance are limited and will go on sale at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 18, at milltownchattanooga.com. Food trucks and cash bars will be available at each event. 

All events will take place in and around 1800 South Watkins St. in the Oak Grove neighborhood. Attendees are encouraged to walk, ride, or use public transportation to reach the Coosa Mill.

CONCERTS AT COOSA:

Classical x Candlelight with Ben Van Winkle and The Figment
Friday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m.
A limited series of live music events kicks off with an intimate evening of classical music by candlelight. Cellist Ben Van Winkle of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra has composed original pieces for the event, to be performed with the eclectic local group, the Figment Chamber Ensemble.

Opera x Candlelight with David Tahere and Rebekah Howell 
Friday, Sept. 17. at 7:30 p.m.
The most romantic date night ever! Enjoy an evening of magic, mystery, and romance while you fill your ears and hearts with arias, musical theater standards, strings, and piano - lit only by candlelight. Musicians include baritone David Tahere and soprano Rebekah Howell. 

An Evening with Mon RovÎa
Friday, Oct. 15. at 8 p.m.
Liberian-born singer-songwriter Mon RovÎa teams up with experimental pop producer Summer Dregs to deliver an unforgettable sonic experience: haunting lyrics, gorgeous vocals, and irresistible beats inside the Coosa Mill’s iconic setting.

Haute Halloween with Jenna DeVries 
Friday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. to midnight
Who doesn’t love an excuse to dress up and let loose? Put on your most extravagant costume for an unforgettable Halloween under the stars in the Coosa courtyard - doubling as the official release event for the latest album by local pop sensation Jenna DeVries (American Idol).

IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK….

Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. 
Friday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m.
An abandoned textile mill comes alive with live music, dance, installation art, aerials, projection lighting, and craft cocktails. Each room, hallway, staircase, and corner delivers a unique experience for visitors to explore as they wish as a story drawn from the history of the mill reveals itself over the course of the evening. This experience is for art lovers and adventure seekers, and encourages repeated visits - no guest will ever have the same experience twice.