Entertainment

Festival Lineup Released For 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Live! In Chattanooga

  • 4/23/2025

The International Bluegrass Music Association unveiled the lineup for this year’s IBMA Bluegrass Live! in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Headlining the festival—set to take place Sept. 19-20, —are Sierra Ferrell, The Wood Brothers, Sierra Hull, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Alison Brown, Sister Sadie, and Jim Lauderdale & The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, among others. After 12 successful years in Raleigh, N.C., IBMA World of Bluegrass is making a new home in Chattanooga for the next three years. Key venues will include the Chattanooga Convention Center, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, and multiple locations throughout downtown, ... (click for more)

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IBMA World of Bluegrass is making a new home in Chattanooga for the next three years and will take place Sept. 19-20
IBMA World of Bluegrass is making a new home in Chattanooga for the next three years and will take place Sept. 19-20

Hamilton Takes The Stage In Chattanooga

Tivoli Theatre Foundation Hosts Free Events, Masterclasses And VIP Experiences

  • 4/22/2025

Broadway’s cultural phenomenon Hamilton arrives in Chattanooga with more than just show-stopping performances. As part of its Broadway at the Memorial Auditorium series presented by First Horizon Foundation, The Tivoli Theatre Foundation will present a full week of free community events, student masterclasses, and exclusive VIP receptions ... (click for more)

Free Scenic City Chorale Concert Announced For Sunday

  • 4/22/2025

Scenic City Chorale Concert will be performing this Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road, honoring the chorale’s 60th anniversary through song. The concert is free and open to the community. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP on jewishchattanooga.com . For more information, call 423-493-0270. (click for more)

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  • 5/1/2025

Boomer Time with Cogar Nancy Cogar, estate planning and elder law attorney answers the most popular estate planning questions. Nancy has a Chattanooga-based practice in estate planning, elder law, and long-term care planning and advocacy for older adults. As a partner with Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC, she is committed to comprehensive, competent and compassionate advocacy for seniors, caregivers and families navigating aging and the incoming Silver Tsunami. * * * ... more

Prosecutor Outlines Scheme By "Powerful Politicians Who Lined Their Pockets," Including Robin Smith
  • 4/24/2025

A federal prosecutor In Nashville said Thursday that Hixson's Robin Smith was one of "three powerful politicians who used their influence to line their pockets." Prosecutor Taylor Phillips said the other two were former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his former top aide Cade Cothren. Casada and Cothren are standing trial on charges that include 20 federal counts of conspiracy, public corruption by fraud, bribery and name concealment, and money laundering. Ms. Smith ... more

8th Annual Zine Fest Coming To Downtown Library May 17
8th Annual Zine Fest Coming To Downtown Library May 17
  • 4/23/2025

Chattanooga Public Library’s 4th Floor Makerspace presents the 8th Annual Zine Fest on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This free event is open to all ages and showcases ... more

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