MAINX24 IS A 24-HOUR LONG FESTIVAL CELEBRATING MAIN STREET AND THE SURROUNDING SOUTHSIDE, HELD EVERY DECEMBER SINCE 2007. The project has been a way to celebrate and showcase the burgeoning Southside. Mainx24 is organized completely by residents, merchants, and friends of the Southside community.

Behind Mainx24 is an audacious dream: make Chattanooga a 24-hour city. The annual event features programming all day long, from parades to music to poetry readings to chilli cook-offs. In the past, we’ve partnered with the Chattanooga Times Free Press to host a photography competition, and local schools participate in planning and implementation.

In its first year, Mainx24 was a project of CreateHere, a five year non-profit initiative based in the Southside. Today, it’s owned, beloved and organized completely by residents, merchants and friends of the Southside community.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Mainx24 is free and open to the public and has something for everyone. A schedule of events is available by early November on the Mainx24 website.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

The Mainx24 facebook page is a great place to connect with people, share ideas, and learn about opportunities to participate.

WANT TO RECREATE MAINX24 IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Here’s a Do-It-Yourself Guide.