Chattanooga’s annual calendar is always full and exciting. As a diverse and growing city, Chattanooga is home to numerous musical, literary, cultural, and social events.

Southern Brewers Beer Festival – Each year, Chattanooga hosts a day-long beer festival in the heart of downtown. Beer lovers can sample over a hundred beers while watching live music and entertainment.

Wine Over Water – Cornerstones, the historical preservation society in Chattanooga, hosts its annual fundraiser on its most successful achievement, the Walnut Street Bridge. Patrons are able to sample over 200 wines and 50 food items while strolling across the Tennessee River.

Riverbend Music Festival– Chattanooga’s summer is highlighted by the 12-day festival of music and entertainment, featuring over 100 hundred bands. Current hit-makers as well as classic artists are always on the line-up. More...

Bessie Smith Strut – Providing the kickoff to Riverbend, the Bessie Smith Strut is a celebration of Chattanooga’s most prominent musical talent. Chattanoogans celebrate the music of the great Bessie Smith with a street festival featuring great music, food, and entertainment.

NCAA Division I AA National Championship Game – For the past several years, Chattanooga has hosted the national championship of the NCAA’s 2nd highest division. Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga’s vibrant Southside, is the premier facility in Division I-AA.

Southern Writer’s Conference – Each year, Chattanooga hosts a literary festival, which provides educational opportunities to discuss and learn about the South's greatest writers and promising newcomers to the literary scene. Meet the authors and listen to their readings and lectures. More...