Riverbend Festival kicks off tomorrow, and whether you love it or hate it, it’ll likely impact your weekend in some way — that’s why we created a festival guide for everyone.
In the meantime, we’ll be jamming out to this Riverbend Festival playlist. Still hoping to grab tickets? They’re on sale here. |
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The green lines show streets that will be closed for the fest. | Image via Google Maps |
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🚧 Road closures - Riverfront Parkway | Between N. Molly Lane intersection + E. Aquarium Way
- Chestnut Street | Between W. Aquarium Way + Riverfront Parkway
- Power Alley | Between W. Aquarium Way + Riverfront Parkway
On Sun., June 5, the following closures will also take place: - Southbound lane of Market Street between Cherokee Boulevard + E. 1st Street beginning at 8 a.m.
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Full closure of Market Street (including pedestrians) will begin at 10:45 p.m. + reopen once fireworks end
🚗 Where to park this weekend -
Republic lot | 201 W. Aquarium Way | Closest lot to the festival
- CARTA North lot | 115 W. 3rd St. | Within close proximity
- EPB lot | 10 W. MLK Blvd. | A longer walk (but has coffee on the way)
If you’re hunting for cheaper parking, check out this guide.
🌭 Where to eat nearby
While the festival will offer a variety of concessions, if you’re in the mood for some local eats + seats (plus air conditioning), check out these nearby spots: -
Agave & Rye, 185 Chestnut St. | This spot can get pretty busy, but the margs are worth it
- Big River Grill, 222 Broad St. | The perfect hangout for a break from the sun
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Scottie’s on the River, 491 Riverfront Pkwy. | Take a stroll down the Riverwalk to grab a bite at this spot
- Sitar Indian Cuisine, 200 Market St. | This spot is one of our all-time favorites
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Stone Cup Café or Rembrandt’s, various locations | If you find yourself in need of a pick-me-up, check out one of these nearby local coffee shops
❌ What you can’t bring - Non-clear bags, framed backpacks, or bags larger than 12x12x6" (think: similar to stadium rules)
- Coolers
- Hammocks
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Glass containers — or any outside food + beverage
- Pets
- Selfie sticks
- Skateboards, scooters + bikes
- Wagons or carts
- Tents or shade structures
- Chairs (your lawn chair should sit this one out)
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Today - Throwback Thursday | Thurs., June 2 | 4-8 p.m. | Hunter Museum | Free+ | Enjoy free admission to the museum’s permanent collection and $5 general admission to the current exhibition, “Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration.”
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Pride Trivia Night | Thurs., June 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Mellow Mushroom, 205 Broad St. | Price of purchase | Join Tennessee Valley Pride for this trivia night touring through LGBTQIA+ history. 🌈
Friday
- Nightfall | Fri., June 3 | 7 p.m. | Miller Plaza | Free+ | Teddy Thompson and Ryan Oyer will perform this Friday at the free outdoor music series. 🎶
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Rossville/BLVD Open Air Market | Fri., June 3 | 4-8 p.m. | 207 Chickamauga Ave., Rossville, GA | Price of purchase | Celebrate the Rossville community with live music, local food, beer + wine vendors, and local artisans. 🛍️
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Food for the Body or Soul | Fri., June 3 | 5-8 p.m. | In-Town Gallery, 126 Frazier Ave. | Free | Attend the opening reception of the collection that will be featured on the front wall of the gallery throughout the month of June.
Saturday - Little Owl Festival | Fri., June 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd. | Free+ | This family-friendly event will feature the Little Owl 5K, storytelling sessions, vendors, and local music. 🦉
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RBG Ball 2022 | Fri., June 4 | 6:30-11:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre | $50 | This black tie affair serves as the kickoff for local Juneteenth celebration festivals.
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All Age Pride Day | Sat., June 4 | 2-5 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. | Free+ | This event for all ages will feature crafts, vendors, speakers, and more.
Sunday - Long Group Ride & Cold Brews | Sun., June 5 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy. | Free, RSVP | Join the Stank City Ramblers in a cold brew hangout followed by a bike ride from Ross’s Landing to Camp Jordan. 🚲
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We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends. |
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Weather - 87º | Evening thunderstorms | 60% chance of rain 🌦️
Announced -
After three years, Pops on the River Independence Day celebration will return to the Scenic City. The free community music event + fireworks display will take place on Sat., July 2 at Coolidge Park. 🎆
Civic -
Thanks to a partnership between the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, local general sessions courts + more, a new grant from the National Center for State Courts will continue providing aid to local residents facing eviction. This grant will put additional staff in place to help families in their diversion efforts.
Development -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga will break ground on the renovation + expansion of its current location on Thurs., June 9. The planned Warner Mentoring Hub includes a 900-sqft addition that will feature a learning lab, training room, and an outdoor space. 🏗️ (Chattanoogan.com)
Open -
The Sleepy Sloth Café, an old school coffee + sandwich shop, is now open inside of the Northgate Mall. View the spot’s full menu here.
Traffic -
According to the Hamilton County Highway Department, Old Hunter Road is now open to through traffic. Work on the road, however, is still in progress. Several lanes will close over the next few weeks as the department continues to repave the gravel road. 🚧
Cause -
Hamilton County Community Bail Fund will take part in the nationwide Juneteenth Breaking the Silence campaign on Sun., June 19. The campaign works to connect incarcerated people + their loved ones while bringing awareness to the burden of expensive jail calls. Donate here. (WDEF)
Read -
This year’s Embrace Aging Forum will feature a book signing with the event’s keynote speaker Tembi Locke. Locke’s featured New York Times best-selling memoir, “From Scratch,” details her experiences as a caregiver. Bonus: Reese Witherspoon and Zoe Saldana are adapting the book into a Netflix series. 📖
For Kids -
This month, the Chattanooga Red Wolves Academy will begin its “Summer Camp Series” with three soccer camp offerings across three weeks. Each camp takes place Monday through Thursday at different locations in the area. ⚽
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Active -
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It’s ChattaBrew bus season once more. If you’re not familiar, ChattaBrew offers tours (with tastings, of course) of four local breweries via bus — so you can sit in air-conditioned bliss between tastings.
Bus tours are available now through Labor Day — after that, you can still take part in a walking brewery tour until bus season rolls around again.
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Editor's pick: “Hairspray” was simply delightful. Tickets are still on sale, if you’d like to check it out before the touring show moves on. Selfishly, I also want more people to appreciate my “Hairspray” wordplay, so I will take this chance to direct you all to this Instagram post.
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