The Chattanooga Market will shine a spotlight on local artists and makers 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the First Horizon Pavilion. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate their craft, from throwing clay and painting to weaving yarn. The event offers visitors a chance to watch the creative process at work.
SATURDAY, JULY 26
Bowties & Blossoms
Focus Treatment Centers and the MCR Foundation are teaming up to raise awareness about eating disorders in Chattanooga with their annual benefit. Held at The Westin, the event will celebrate 20 years of recovery and healing work, with proceeds supporting eating disorder education, prevention and awareness across Tennessee. The evening kicks off with a VIP reception at 6 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. seated dinner, cocktails and live music from The Malemen. Guests are invited to wear cocktail attire with floral or bow tie accents. Purchase tickets
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Bluegrass event
Chattanooga will host a free afternoon of live bluegrass on the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage at the First Horizon Pavilion. The event will feature performances by New Grass Express and Cross & Co. Organizers promise a “toe-tapping good time” for fans of bluegrass and local music.
TUESDAY, AUG. 5
National Night Out
The Collegedale Police Department invites the community to its annual celebration 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Collegedale City Hall (4910 Swinyar Drive). The nationwide event aims to strengthen police-community partnerships and foster neighborhood connections. Highlights will include police, fire and EMS demonstrations, activities for children, displays from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and appearances by the Tennessee Truckers Association.
THURSDAY, AUG. 21
Girls Inc. anniversary kick off
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga will mark 65 years of operation with a yearlong celebration through July 2026. Since its founding in 1961, the organization has served over 40,000 girls across Chattanooga, Hamilton County and the surrounding region. The anniversary festivities kick off with a free celebration at Mac Avenue Event Space featuring legacy recognitions and thoughts from past and present leaders. Register
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13
Kayak & Paddle Board 5K
Paddle for PanCAN will host its annual race 10 a.m.-noon at the Suck Creek Boat Launch in Chattanooga. The 3.1-mile event welcomes paddlers of all skill levels to navigate upstream toward Williams Island and back, with proceeds benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Over the past five years, the event has raised more than $36,000 to support pancreatic cancer research and awareness. Participants can race in adult male, adult female or tandem kayak divisions, with prizes for winners and raffles for all. A team fundraising challenge will spotlight top fundraisers on the official event T-shirt. Registration is $40, with an optional post-race lunch at River Drifters. Register