Join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area May 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at The Chattanoogan Hotel. This annual spring fundraising event brings together women and allies from across the community in support of affordable homeownership for local families. Guests will enjoy a keynote from Natosha Reid Rice, vice president of housing opportunities and mission engagement at Habitat for Humanity International, along with homeowner stories and a celebratory brunch. Tickets
May 3
Spring concert
The Scenic City Chorale will perform at 3 p.m. at Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. The program will feature patriotic music in celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. Margaret Abernathy will perform solo pieces, and the chorale will also recognize founding member Barbara Kelley, who’s retiring after 61 years of singing.
May 9
Brunch & Blooms
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center will host its annual Brunch & Blooms, a cocktail brunch in support of its conservation efforts, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at its campus, 400 Garden Road. The event will include live music from Alva Leigh and self-guided exploration of the gardens and grounds. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s Native Plant Nursery and the P. Robert Philp Memorial Garden, advancing its mission of promoting native biodiversity and environmental stewardship throughout the region. Tickets
May 11
Women’s Leadership Collective
The Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga will host a leadership luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown. The event will feature guest speaker Janet Rehberg, president and CEO-elect of EPB, who will share insights on leadership, innovation and the evolving role of women shaping Chattanooga’s future. The luncheon is open to the public. Tickets
May 15
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, will serve as guest speaker. The foundation was established in memory of Siller’s brother, Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who lost his life while saving others during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star families and families of fallen first responders with young children, builds specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders and works to reduce veteran homelessness. 11 a.m., 600 Market Street in Chattanooga.
ArtsBuild cohort graduation
ArtsBuild will mark the 20th anniversary of its Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute with a graduation ceremony for its 2026 cohort at the R.I.S.E. Chattanooga Community Arts Space, 2901 Taylor Street. Founded in 2005 in memory of arts advocate A. William Holmberg Jr., the institute has trained more than 400 alumni who have gone on to serve as board members, volunteers and champions of the region’s arts community. The program, launched by the late Marilyn Harrison and later expanded by former Chattanooga Theatre Centre executive director Rodney Van Valkenburg, offers participants a look at Chattanooga’s cultural landscape and creative economy. The public is invited to attend the event, which will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and feature a retrospective of the program’s history, remarks from alumni, a certificate presentation and a performance by Ensemble de Mexico.
May 23
Chattanooga Beer Fest
The sixth annual festival returns noon-3 p.m. at the First Horizon Pavilion. The event offers attendees unlimited samples from dozens of local and regional breweries with a single ticket, the chance to meet and talk with the people behind the pours and a commemorative tasting glass. Tickets are on sale at ChattanoogaBeerFest.com. In addition to beer, the event will feature local food vendors, artisan shopping and live music. Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit Chattanooga Market. This is a 21-and-over event; a valid ID is required for entry. Information