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From Within – An Artist Showcase

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

From Within is BACK! From Within is our annual showcase celebrating original works by our Teaching Artists, featuring powerful performances that weave together movement, storytelling, and artistic expression. Mark your calendars for May 29th and May 30th. Experience new works this year from:

Marah Bates
Matty Dangerfield
Jerigray Eduave
Louie Marin-Howard
Kendra Norwood
Andrea Solis Tankersley
KaiLani Zyloe

For more info and tickets, visit: https://www.thepopupproject.org/fromwithin

When: Tomorrow thru Sat. May 30th
Where: Barking Legs Theater

Nightfall 2026 featuring Tae & the Neighborly

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Hailing from Green Bay, Wisconsin, TAE & The Neighborly seamlessly blends the best of soul, R&B, pop, and rock through vibrant instrumentation and TAE's unforgettable vocals. Originally all neighbors in a five-story flat, they became roommates and bandmates from their shared passion of cake baking.

Opener: Alva Leigh

Due to Fridays forecast, Nightfall is heading back under cover THIS FRIDAY ONLY at First Horizon Pavilion for another cozy indoor concert night.

When: Tomorrow @ 7pm
Where: First Horizon Pavilion

Highly Suspect And The Tour Of Yellow Roses

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Never content to follow, HIGHLY SUSPECT push rock music forward by trusting their instincts and raising a middle finger to everything else. The multi-Grammy Award-nominated and gold-certified band don't just talk about burning the rules and breaking the mold; they actually do so.

The band's chemically imbalanced mix of gritty guitars, haunting piano, off-kilter synths, hip-hop production, cinematic vision, and beautifully possessed vocals transformed them into a phenomenon beloved by a diehard global fanbase known as "MCID" (My Crew Is Dope). After grinding it out as an underground curiosity, they scraped a path to mainstream infamy with their 2015 full-length debut, "Mister Asylum". It earned a Grammy Award nomination in the category of "Best Rock Album" as the single "Lydia" received a nomination for "Best Rock Song" was certified gold by the RIAA.

The 2016 follow-up "The Boy Who Died Wolf" roared to life with the gold-selling "My Name Is Human", which catapulted to #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and garnered the band's third career Grammy nomination for "Best Rock Song." 2019's "MCID" affirmed them as the rare outfit who could collaborate with Young Thug and GOJIRA on the same album. Loudwire hailed the latter among the "50 Best Rock Albums Of 2019."

With hundreds of millions of streams and sold out shows on multiple continents, HIGHLY SUSPECT charged ahead of the pack again on 2022's "The Midnight Demon Club" and 2024s "As Above, So Below" with no compromises and no apologies as they challenged rock to be dangerous and maybe even life-changing again.

Also featuring:

Dead Poet Society (Alternative Rock)

Asked what it is he wants audiences to take away from FISSION, the forthcoming second album from Dead Poet Society, Jack Underkofler offers eight small but powerful words: We want to leave them with the truth.

The affable and engaging 30-year-old delivers these words with the forthrightness that marks his discussions about the band he fronts, completed by Jack Collins (guitar), Will Goodroad (drums) and Dylan Brenner (bass), and the art this collective of college friends have exhaustively dedicated themselves moulding, too often to their own detriment.

Its an answer that epitomises the dedication with which the quartet approach their craft, and the search for its purest, most meaningful form. Its not as simple as saying we want our music to leave people with a positive outlook, Underkofler explains. You want music to speak to wherever you find yourself. We want to leave people feeling that whatever they are experiencing is valid, no matter what place they are at in their lives.

After a decade defining, redefining and perfecting their art, where Dead Poet Society find themselves on the eve of their sophomore release is much clearer. Make no mistake: Dead Poet Society are a uniquely captivating group, rocks next great breakout act, with FISSION set to capture the hearts and challenge the minds of fans old and new on the journey ahead.

Following on the heels of their acclaimed debut full-length ! (2021), FISSION seeks to unpack the personal journey its creators have been on during that ride to date. FISSION, as its title hints, is a 13-track study of personal change and the turbulence of growth that, as Underkofler attests, takes a microscopic and broad look at the events that changed who we are. To that end, there are deep rakings over the coals of relationship breakdowns, examinations of addiction in all its guises, ruminations on the responsibilities and challenges of adulthood, and struggles with the evolution, loss and continual search for self. In a lot of ways this album is about unpacking those emotional pains that come with being an adult, Underkofler says.

The past few years have left me in a constant state of growth through the life events of which Ive had little control, or which didnt pan out the way I wanted them to, the frontman admits. Theres a before you, and an after you, and theres no going back. Life tends to force your hand, and its futile to fight it. You have to accept that things that happen to you will change you, and let them build you into the next phase of who you are.

There is a constant battle to not mourn who I was, because the things you go through define you as a person and turn you into a person worth being, he adds. But that can be difficult to wrestle with. There is a positive to it, but it is birthed through a lot of pain.

Its both exciting Fuck you. Im gonna take this head on and at the same time, youre terrified how youre going to get through the next month, adds Goodroad. One day youre super confident about where life is going, the next youre second-guessing everything. Its like the myth of Sisyphus: its a boulder you have to push up the hill every day.

Twinned lead singles Running In Circles and Hurt weave through fears of following the wrong path while hiding behind false fronts. How Could I Love You and I Hope You Hate Me tackle the sometimes bittersweet, more often simply bitter fallout from a tumultuous relationship. 81 Tonnes, meanwhile, sees Underkofler revisit a time of particular helplessness and instability. I need peace now slow my body down can you pull me out? he pleads. Too afraid of fission and faith to save me from myself.

Its that track which gave guitarist Collins his clearest understanding of the emotions he and his bandmates share, which were coming to the fore in song. Jack described 81 Tonnes to us as about being left with a permanently altered state of mind, which felt like the perfect summary of so many of those songs on the album to me, he says. They all lead you to the finish line of, Im a different person now because of all this...

To some extent, through FISSIONs creation Dead Poet Society have become a different band, too. A more attuned one; more accomplished, certainly. We were really trying to define our sound more on this record, Collins nods. We worked a lot more on guitar tones, bass tones and drum sounds, and paid close attention to melody. The aim was to make our sound bigger we wanted a more dynamic record, where you could hear the best representation of us live. I feel like the evolution is us maturing a little bit, and wanting to create a sound that was less an obvious reflection of our influences Muse, Queens Of The Stone Age, Nothing But Thieves, Royal Blood and more definitively our own. We dont control where the inspiration comes from. We just had to obey the songs and what they were telling us to do next.

We hone in on a feeling, rather than a sound, adds Underkofler. This album is the defining moment of when we truly became Dead Poet Society. Its the closest weve come to realising the essence of the ideas weve always had for this band.

The result is a compelling record of depth and substance, which weaves through the spectrum of anthemic alternative, dark hard rock and progressive indie. FISSION is at once comfortingly familiar and disconcertingly alien; raw and analogue Profoundly human, as Goodroad says while possessing a colder, digital inflection. Unexpected turns and deviations reveal themselves often; repeat listens reveal greater secrets yet. Its a multifaceted record of contrast and cohesion, on which the bright glow of the ballad Tipping Point and album-highlight My Condition the sort of infuriatingly hooky earworm anthem with which alternative radio airwaves are dominated can coalesce with the industrial-leaning mechanics of the piston-driven Hard To Be God and KOET.

I think the best way to make other people feel something is to make yourself feel something. The best songwriters are people who can take a particular emotion and feeling, and create the most narrow translation when someone hears that song, Underkofler says. If someone hearing a song can be taken to the exact headspace that the person who wrote it was in at the time, for me that is the mark of a great songwriter. And I feel with these songs, weve achieved that better than we ever have before.

Its a headspace youre left to ruminate in long after Underkofler is finished protesting But what if Im always alone? / And I dont like who I am anymore on the closing Black And Gold. Because when all is said and done, the truth is that the impact of FISSION and Dead Poet Society will reverberate now and in years to come.

When: Tomorrow @ 7:30pm
Where: The Signal - Concert Hall

Chicago

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hailed as one of the most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in as the highest-charting American band in Billboard magazines Top 125 Artists of All Time. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart top 40 albums in six consecutive decades.

Chicago's debut album Chicago Transit Authority was inducted into The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2025. The Registry archives audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nations recorded sound heritage.

When: Tomorrow @ 8pm
Where: Memorial Auditorium

Mustache The Band

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mustache The Band is the 90s Country Party Band thatll grow on you. Mustache delivers a powerful performance of all of your favorite country hits from the 1990s. With well over 125 songs under their buckles, you are guaranteed to have a non-stop party on your hands.

Mustache The Band will take you on a journey back into the 90s...when sleeveless tanks, high-tops, cowboy boots, two-paneled button downs, and mustaches ruled country music. In order to set the tone at every show, fans are provided with their very own mustaches to enjoy.

If the crowd is ready to get down on the farm, Mustache The Band will take them there.

When: Tomorrow @ 8pm
Where: The Signal - Concert Hall

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k – Chattanooga

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

More Than a Run - Because were all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, were here to cheer you on every step of the way.

Run your race, your way.

5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Race Day Schedule

5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup
6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
7:00am National Anthem and Race Start!

Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

Every Registration Includes

Great Swag - designer shirt
Custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
FREE snacks at the finish line!
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

When: Sun. May 31st @ 7am
Where: Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2

Academic Summer Camps Open for Enrollment at Southern Adventist University

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Southern Adventist University announces academic day camps set for June 1-4 on the Collegedale campus. Open to all high school students, these camps provide a fun and educational taste of university life while allowing students to test-drive potential future careers.

This summers camps include Automotive Repair, Ceramics, Character Design and Animation, Christian Influencer, College Success, Computing, Creative Writing, Engineering, Film, Outdoor Leadership, and Pre-Med.

On-campus lodging is available, and delicious, healthy vegetarian meals will be provided each day. Pricing ranges from $260 to $380 per camper depending on housing and transportation needs. Campers staying in residence halls must arrive the evening of Sunday, May 31.

When: Mon. Jun 1st @ 7:30am
Where: Southern Adventist University

Beginner I Salsa Dance Course

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

This will be a 3 WEEK Course

G2G teaches LA style salsa and bachata dance classes in Chattanooga, TN. Our three-week courses are tailored to maximize your experience and learning. Come alone or with a partner! Our group courses are a great way to meet new people and hone your skills. No previous dance experience required, just a smile and a positive attitude!

*Register ONLINE to reserve a spot - Space is limited so register early before enrollment closes*

BEGINNER SALSA DANCE COURSE:
Course Dates: 6/3 - 6/18
Course Schedule: Every Wednesday & Thursday from 7-8 PM
Details: 6 Classes Total

COURSE COST:
$170 - Couples ($14.16 per class)
$95 - Individual ($15.83 per class)

*No drop ins allowed due to progressive nature of the course*

When: Wed. Jun 3rd @ 7pm
Where: G2G Salsa

Three Dog Night with special guest – The Sedonas

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Three Dog Night continues to perform over 80 shows a year - thrilling multigenerational audiences by delivering those larger-than-life songs with customary impeccable harmonies over a hard-driving rock and roll foundation. This year, Three Dog Night will release Enter its first studio album in nearly 40 years. Again working with Bill Cooper from the original production team, Hutton and the band present a body of eclectic material, this time including songs penned by Hutton. The project was recorded at Canyon Hut studios, adjacent to the house in Laurel Canyon Los Angeles that Danny purchased from shock rocker Alice Cooper over 4 decades ago.

When: Thu. Jun 4th @ 7:30pm
Where: The Walker Theatre

Chelcie Lynn: Trailer Trash Tammy The Loose Lips Tour

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Chelcie Lynn is a comedian, actress, and internet personality extraordinaire. Since creating her alter-ego of Trailer Trash Tammy in 2014, her videos have gained hundreds of millions of views across the internet, both as Chelcie Lynn and Tammy. She was honored as one of Varietys Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2021, and has continued her rise ever since. Chelcies hugely successful comedy touring career began with her sold-out inaugural stand-up tour, The Tammy Tour: One Trailer Park At A Time. She hosted the Tailgates & Tallboys festival in 2022 + 2023, and appeared at Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival. Chelcie also hosted a sold-out Trailer Trash Tammy-themed cruise in the spring of 2024, becoming the first comedian to ever film a comedy special on a cruise ship. The special, TAMMYS PONTOON PARTY, debuted to rave reviews and is approaching the 1 million view mark. Chelcie co-hosts THE VIRAL PODCAST with her good friend Paige Ginn, aka That Girl Who Fake Falls. Her acting work can be seen in the Duplass Brothers' feature film TANGERINE, the digital series COACH VON PIDGEON for Funny or Die & Facebook Watch, as well as feature film SWEET DREAMS starring Johnny Knoxville, Mo Amer, and Kate Upton.

*All Ages but with Mature Content*

When: Fri. Jun 5th @ 7:30pm
Where: The Walker Theatre

National Day of Caves and Karst

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Join us for free kid's activities and fun facts about cave at Ruby Falls for National Day of Caves and Karst! The Southern Cave Conservancy will be joining us to help educate the next generation of geologists and cavers.

Visit us from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday, June 6 for free activities, geodes and more!

No cave adventure ticket required.

When: Sat. Jun 6th @ 10am
Where: Ruby Falls

Beginner I Salsa Dance Course – SATURDAYS

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000

This will be a 3 WEEK Course

*Register ONLINE to reserve a spot - Space is LIMITED so register early before enrollment closes*

BEGINNER SALSA DANCE COURSE: SATURDAYS
Course Dates: 6/6, 6/13, and 6/20
Course Times: Saturdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Details: 3 Classes Total

COURSE COST - (3 classes, 90 min each)
$130 - Couples
$70 - Individual

*No drop ins allowed due to progressive nature of the course*

When: Sat. Jun 6th @ 10:30am
Where: G2G Salsa

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Chattanooga, TN

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000

North Americas largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around youbut stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.

Now playing at DoubleTree Chattanooga Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before its too late.

Planning a group celebration or private event in Chattanooga? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any sizehosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

When: Sat. Jun 6th @ 6pm
Where: DoubleTree Chattanooga Hamilton Place

Interstellar Echoes – A Tribute to Pink Floyd

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Interstellar Echoes - A Tribute to Pink Floyd
Psychedelic
Interstellar Echoes pride themselves on accurately reproducing the legendary catalog of Pink Floyd.

When: Sat. Jun 6th @ 8pm
Where: The Signal - Concert Hall

WELLkids and RAD Summer Camps at Southern Adventist University

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Keep your kids moving and exploring the great outdoors this summer with Southern Adventist Universitys WELLkids and RAD Camp summer programs beginning June 8 in Collegedale.

Week-long sessions run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offer adventures led by professionals trained in outdoor education. Activities are subject to weather but aim to keep all campers outside and active each day.

WELLkids Camp introduces kids ages 8-12 to nature and outdoor sports. Campers engage in archery, caving, canoeing, rafting, river snorkeling, ropes courses, and swimming.

RAD Camp is geared towards teens ages 13-16 with an emphasis on adventure and building skills in outdoor sports, such as extreme caving, canoeing, obstacle courses, rappelling, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and ziplining.

Cost is $330 per child per week, with campers bringing their own sack lunches each day.

For more information, visit southern.edu/wellkids or call 423.236.2416.

When: Mon. Jun 8th thru Fri. Jun 12th
Where: Outdoor Education Center

USA v. Paraguay Watch Party at The Read House

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Join us in the Garden for a summer night of BBQ, live music, and Team USA soccer Friday, June 12, starting at 6:00 pm.Your ticket includes:

BBQ from 68pm
Southern classic rock from Doubleshotz till 9pm
Team USA vs. Paraguay on our huge outdoor screen
Plus cornhole, drink specials, and a chance to win a free nights stay at The Read House and a gift card

Tickets $30 per adult | $15 for children under 12Grab your crew and catch the match with us.

When: Fri. Jun 12th @ 6pm
Where: The Read House Hotel

Mrs. Doubtfire (Touring)

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Everyones favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Chattanooga in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny (Manchester Evening News) and a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. Its the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now, raves the Chicago Tribune one that proves were better together.

When: Fri. Jun 12th @ 8pm
Where: Memorial Auditorium

Southside Juneteenth Jubilee

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Juneteenth observes the June 19th, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and, In a broader sense, the emancipation of African slaves. Join us at the Southside Juneteenth Jubilee to honor our ancestors by holding this day in reverence and celebrating ourselves to celebrate them. There will be local vendors, performers, food, and music.

When: Sat. Jun 13th @ 1pm
Where: The Bethlehem Center

Mrs. Doubtfire (Touring)

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

When: Sat. Jun 13th @ 2pm
Where: Memorial Auditorium

Ice Cream Safari

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream while exploring the Zoo on a dreamy summer evening.

Visit your favorite animal friends while snacking on sweet treats from Ben & Jerry's, Blue Bell, Mayfield, Dippin' Dots and more! Plus, our animals will join in on the fun with their own frozen treats.

Make sure you feed the giraffes, ride the carousel, tie-dye a Chattanooga Zoo shirt and check out special animal meet and greets too. Ticket are available online.

Ice Cream Safari is a separately ticketed special event, so general admission tickets do not grant access to Ice Cream Safari. Chattanooga Zoo will close at 3 p.m. on June 13 before opening for Ice Cream Safari at 4 p.m.

When: Sat. Jun 13th @ 4pm
Where: Chattanooga Zoo