Friday Rundown: September 14th
Beastly Feast
September 14, 2018
Location: Chattanooga Zoo
Join the Zoo as we learn all about the beastly eating habits of our carnivores! Take this opportunity to watch our animals enjoy dinner a little bit more naturalistic, learn why it is important for their survival, and admire the naturalistic behaviors.
St. Jude Rodeo
September 13, 2018 - September 15, 2018
Location: Doug Yates Farm
Time: 6:00 PM
The annual St. Jude Rodeo is a PCA sanctioned rodeo hosted at the Doug Yates Farm in Ringgold, Ga. Hosted by the Yates family to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital located in Memphis, Tenn.
Miller Park Grand Opening
September 14, 2018
Location: Miller Park
After months of work at $10.6 million in public and private investment, Miller Park will reopen on Sept. 14 with a day of festivities, including an array of musical acts and other performing artists.
11 a.m.: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Carlos Colon & His Tropical Swing Band
12:45-2 p.m.: Hip Hop CHA
2-6 p.m.: Park open
6-6:10 p.m.: Mayor Andy Berke remarks (EPB Community Stage)
6 p.m.-8 p.m.: Miller Plaza Market opens
6:15 p.m.: Hive Theory (EPB Community Stage)
7:15 p.m.: Ogya World Music Band (Miller Plaza Stage)
8:30-10 p.m.: The Power Players feat. Voices of The Creative Underground, Willie Kitchens, Amber Carrington and more (EPB Community Stage)
Tennessee Whiskey Festival
September 15, 2018
New Date and New Location! Join us for a curated Whiskey tasting experience September 15th! In our 5th year, we celebrate the historic and newly innovative hand-crafted distilled spirits of Tennessee and beyond! Benefitting the Hart Gallery of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A part of the new tasting experience we are offering is the location of the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo Glenn Miller Gardens while collaborating with Chattanooga chefs on culinary selections with a backdrop of live music. Get tickets here
Chocolate Festival at Creative Discovery Museum
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 12-4 p.m. Where: 321 Chestnut St. How much: $14.95 general admission The sixth annual Chocolate Festival returns on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum. Guests will spend the afternoon celebrating chocolate’s history, science and decadence. This year’s event will focus on the roots of chocolate and the cultural ties between chocolate production and Guatemala. Events include making chocolate mousse, sweet chocolate truffles, a chocolate pie eating contest, decorative chocolate flower making and the origin of chocolate chips. All activities are free with museum admission.
The Chattery Presents "Making a Paper Succulent Garden"
September 15, 2018
Location: Chattanooga WorkSpace
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We all love succulents, but how about succulents that you never have to water and live forever? Join us as we make mini-paper succulent gardens together. Supplies: We will be supplying all the materials, which include, card stock paper, scissors.
Yoga in West Village
Recurring weekly on Saturday until December 29, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Join us every Saturday for a free all levels intro 1 hour vinyasa yoga class with Prana Vinyasa teacher Beth Keene. Class will be held at The Westin Chattanooga and begins at 9:30am.
Ryan Oyer at Tremont Tavern
September 14, 2018
A Chattanooga favorite, Ryan Thomas Oyer is best known for his insightful love songs wrapped in Beatlesque melodies.
Wrong Way: Tribute to Sublime
September 14, 2018
Location: Songbirds South Stage
Wrong Way Sublime Tribute Band salutes Sublime, one of the most original groups to come out of the 1990’s.
Chattanooga River Market
Recurring weekly on Saturday until October 6, 2018
Against the picturesque Tennessee River, the Chattanooga River Market boasts the unique talents of our local and regional artists, offering handmade arts & crafts.
Sunset Tours
Dates vary between August 3, 2018 - September 29, 2018
Location: L2 Outside
The best way to experience Chattanooga, the River City, is on top of a stand up paddle board exploring the beautiful Tennessee river.
Sam Bush at Walker Theater
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Where: 399 McCallie Ave. How much: $3 Newgrass legend, Sam Bush, visits Chattanooga’s Walker Theater on Saturday night. The mandolin virtuoso is considered the “father of newgrass” (a bluegrass revolution) and the “King of Telluride” sharing the spotlight with contemporaries Belá Fleck, Lyle Lovett and more. He is a joy to watch perform and he’ll probably be wearing a Lookouts jersey. Watch him perform “Girl From the North Country” below.
Hot Rod Auto Show at Chattanooga Market
When: Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 1826 Reggie White Blvd.
How much: Free
Live music, hot rods and more highlight an afternoon at the Chattanooga Market on Sunday. The annual Hot Rod Auto Show features local A-bones, classic Corvettes, Highboys and Woodies. The music is also a highlight of Sunday’s market. The talented Amber Fults and Eric Jordan will perform. As always, the market will have fresh produce, local product and art from vendors.
