Current Programs

GRATEFUll

Downtown Chattanooga’s Thanksgiving celebration welcomes over 1500 attendees each year to enjoy a meal together at one long table. There is not an agenda or expectations at the event, just an opportunity to gather as a community and give thanks.

Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade

For over 40 years, the Southern Belle and Erwin Marine Sales have lit up the Tennessee River with extravagant decorated boats. On shore, thousands gather to get in the holiday spirit.

Witch & Warlock Paddle

Come out for a spooktacular paddle adventure in October with River City Company and Outshine Adventures! Gather your coven and call all of your witch, warlock, and wizard friends for a ghoulish good time paddling down the Tennessee River.

Noontunes

Noontunes is a local concert series every Friday in the Fall on Broad Street. In addition to seeing the concerts in person, shows are later aired on WUTC 88.1FM.

Emerging Producers

The Emerging Producers program seeks to support individuals, organizations and artists with two years or less of event management experience and who have a vision and desire to create unique and diverse event experiences in downtown Chattanooga.

ArtSpark

Utility boxes of all shapes and sizes are on our streets. While these boxes serve our needs, they can be an unappealing piece of our landscape. In partnership with EPB, the Lyndhurst Foundation and other community supporters, we have wrapped the boxes with images created by local artists.

Cooper’s Alley

An everyday unique public space, Cooper’s Alley is an alley experience unlike any other. Whether you’re looking for a fun place to enjoy a cup of coffee, a variety of community events or the most Instagrammable alley, Cooper’s Alley offers this and much more. Plus you can rent the space!

Downtown Banner Program

The street banner program beautifies downtown with a display of banners designed to promote downtown as well as to celebrate its revitalization and progress. The street banners serve as a tool to welcome visitors and residents alike to downtown.

Summerween

Patten Square is transformed into a Spooktacular evening with costume contests, live music, fire dancers, trick or treating and more! The event is hosted in partnership with SoundCorps.

Ice Cream Crawl

To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, participants of all ages enjoy cool treats from restaurants and parlors across downtown Chattanooga for an entire weekend!