The Bessie Smith Big 9 Music Festival will take place on the lawn around the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King, on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. It will be from 3-11 p.m. both days.
On Saturday, southern soul music will be featured and on Sunday there will be gospel music. Both days will have local food and beverage vendors including beer, along with vendors selling unique items.
Friends of the Festival will present the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon on June 22 at Ross’s landing100 Riverfront Parkway.
This is the 43rd annual biking, running and swimming event set against the backdrop of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga Aquarium and Lookout Mountain.