The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga will host the annual service at Chattanooga National Cemetery beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday. Major Douglas McClure, Chattanooga area commander, will lead the ceremony. The event is open to the public.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
Holocaust commemoration
Chattanooga’s Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) commemoration will begin at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center at 5461 North Terrace Road. The event is free and open to everyone in the community. The ceremony will consist of candle lighting and prayers to honor those lost to violence. Alison Vick will speak on the use of AI technology in Holocaust history and the Jewish Federation of Chattanooga will premiere a short movie musical titled “Malka.”
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Terrace at Twilight
The Hunter Museum of American Art will host this new fundraiser 6-10 p.m. The event will take place under a tent on the River Terrace, which the museum will transform into a garden overlooking the Tennessee River. Guests will enjoy a silent auction, cocktails and dancing. Tickets
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Best for Last
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park will debut artist John Henry’s final work, “Best for Last,” during a dedication ceremony that will begin at 1 p.m. The ceremony will also celebrate Henry’s artistic legacy and his lasting contributions to contemporary sculpture. Pamela Henry, co-founder of Sculpture Fields and wife of the late artist, will lead the dedication.
Choral Arts season finale
Choral Arts of Chattanooga will perform Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Te Deum” and Antonio Vivaldi’s “Magnificat” beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. A chamber orchestra and additional singers from the Chattanooga Symphony Chorus will join the ensemble for its final concert of the 2024-2025 season.
Women Build Brunch
This year’s brunch will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Chattanoogan Hotel. Habitat Chattanooga will celebrate the construction of its 30th Women Build home during the event. Tickets
APRIL 25-27
Spring Plant Sale and Festival
This event at Crabtree Farms will feature more than 18,000 non-invasive annuals, perennials, food-bearing plants and medicinal plants. Local vendors, live music, children’s activities, food trucks and Crabtree swag will be featured Friday and Saturday. The plant sale will continue Sunday. Proceeds will support Crabtree Farms’ educational programs for youth and adults. Crabtree Farms is located at 1000 East 30th St. in Chattanooga.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Tour Du Jour
Explore a curated selection of homes throughout greater Chattanooga 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Junior League of Chattanooga hosts the annual Tour du Jour in support of A League of Learners, a local initiative dedicated to fostering lifelong learners. Proceeds will benefit the Hamilton County Schools Teacher Supply Hub, mini-grants for local teachers, the MOMentum Network, YoungLives and Dress for Success. Tickets
Hello, St. Elmo
This annual street festival will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the St. Elmo business district. The event will include a makers market, live music and the St. Elmo Corgi Parade, which attracts thousands of visitors to St. Elmo. The procession will begin at 1 p.m.
APRIL 26-27
Chattanooga Market opens
Opening weekend begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Horizon Pavilion. Fresh finds will include herbs, bouquets, baked breads, sweet treats and artisan-made foods. Fans of local art can expect jewelry, woodworks, photography and more as new artists join the market for the first time. New food trucks will be arriving as well. Market fans can look forward to frozen yogurt and crepes along with burgers, tacos, pizza, sandwiches, Asian food and barbecue. Live music on the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage will include Sweet Georgia Sound Saturday and New Grass Express Sunday. After opening weekend, Chattanooga Market hours will be Sundays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information
FRIDAY, MAY 2
Bunny Hop!
Chambliss Center for Children will host this family-friendly fundraiser from 6-8:30 p.m. at the First Horizon Pavilion. Entertainment will include a petting station, face painting, a photo booth, kid karaoke, food and a silent auction. Reservations
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Spring Chicken Art Market
ClearStory Arts will host this seasonal celebration 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. More than 40 local and regional art vendors will present a variety of artwork and handcrafted goods as guests enjoy live music, pen artist studios and delicious food. Parking will be free.
Chattaderby
Chattanooga Room in the Inn’s annual Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser is scheduled for 5-8:30 p.m. at The Signal. Expect cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: givebutter.com/c/2025ChattaDerby. Sponsorship information: akoon@chattanoogaroomintheinn.com; 423 713-7059. Room in the Inn provides a six-month residential program for women and children experiencing homelessness.
THURSDAY, MAY 8
Girls Inc. Sneaker Gala
Girls Inc.’s Sole Awards recognize individuals who have impacted advocacy, medicine, education and sports. This year’s recipients will be honored at the 2025 Sneaker Gala and Silent Auction at the Chattanooga Convention Center at 6 p.m. The honorees are attorney Melody Shekari for advocacy, Dr. Yvette Stewart for education, Coach Venus Lacy for sports and Dr. Angela Smith Slack for medicine. Shekari is the executive director of The Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga. Stewart is the assistant professor and literacy director at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Lacy is an Olympic gold medalist and the head coach of the Brainerd High School girls’ basketball team. Slack is board-certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics at Children’s Diagnostic Center. Sponsorship information
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Community Carnival
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park will host games, food and live entertainment for all ages noon-3 p.m. at 1805 Anderson Ave. Guests will purchase tickets for attractions and food for 25 cents each. MEHP leadership intends this debut carnival to celebrate the school’s expanding presence in Highland Park. The school grew from 300 students at the end of the 2023-2024 school year to 350 in during the 2024-2025 school year and will soon accommodate over 400 students.