About The Innovation District

Where Chattanooga’s entrepreneurs, academics, and creatives collide. 

Events Calendar

Discover activities and events in the area.

Resiliency Checklist

Everything you need to prepare your organization for a crisis.

Small Business Supports

Helping small business owners across the region.

The Edney Innovation Center

The front door to the Innovation District of Chattanooga.

Tech Goes Home

Expanding access to technology and teaching digital literacy.

Digital Access Committee

Bringing together partners to close the digital divide, together.

HCS EdConnect

Home internet at no cost to thousands of families.

Connected Communities: Orchard Knob

The OKC leverages the collective support of partner organizations to tackle the whole picture of health and wellness in the historically underserved neighborhood.

Chattamatters

Answering the most basic and most complex questions about life in Chattanooga

EMPACT Program

Preparing residents for the jobs of tomorrow, and today. 

Chattanooga Smart Communities Collaborative

Working together to identify our region’s challenges and create solutions.

Environmental Sensors

Collecting and analyzing air quality data from across our region with US Ignite.

Education (4K Microscope & Lola)

High-tech tools in Hamilton County’s classrooms.

Community Connectivity

Expanding access to the internet in homes and neighborhoods.

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LIVE: Legacy Night ft. Yung Ralph, Dem Franchize Boyz, Chattanooga Legends

Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week brings you a classic performance at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center! Dem Franchize Boyz & Yung Ralph will rock Chattanooga one more time! Also featuring some of those that have paved the way for today's artists: D Cooley, Poho, Mistic Click, HPGz, Maal the Pimp, Smokke Dogg, and OG Wileout!

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THE OTHER BROTHERS : EVERY OTHER SUNDAY

Wanderlinger Brewing Compay 1208 King St, Chattanooga, TN

The Fabulous Furry Fabricators of Grateful Soul, Folk-N-Weirdgrass Return! Every other Sunday, The Other Brothers will take the stage at 6PM. This is a FREE show. Stay for dinner! Our kitchen is open until 9PM. Chef Carolyn has crafted a delicious menu with featured weekly specials! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Masks encouraged, beer drinking […]

TVFCU Idea Leap Grant Competition & Luncheon

Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) will host their annual Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition in which five finalists will compete to win one of five grants to support and expand their small business - grand prize: $50,000, first place: $20,000, and three runners-up: $10,000. The competing businesses, coming from an original pool of nearly […]

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Fresh Out the Shoebox Open Mic Poetry Session

Floor Five at The Edney 1100 Market Street, 5th Floor, Chattanooga, TN

Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization (RNC) is a historic institution in Chattanooga, TN. First organized in 1999, it was created to “provide a safe place where poetry is shared and discussed and people are valued.” RNC encourages creativity without judgement and PG-13 rated poetry that challenges poets to express themselves without offensive language. It […]

Curiosity Club: LEGO Titanic

Chattanooga Public Library - Downtown 1001 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN

Curiosity Club: LEGO Titanic LEGO Titanic sets sail this month on October 23! Registration for this event is required, so mark your calendar for October 14 when it opens up. Expect a night of entertainment, food, drinks, history, and LEGOS! This event is open to anyone 21 or older, and the cost is free!

Halloween Create & Paint Party – Scenic City Clay Arts

Scenic City Clay Arts 301 E 11th St #100, Chattanooga, TN

Friday, October 28 Single Class 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM $40 per family No SCCA member discount will be applied Put down the iPad & join us in the classroom space for a unique experience... Create & paint Halloween inspired decorations with Nicole. Make it memorable, costumes are encouraged. Participants will use underglaze to paint […]

$40

The Joli Jardin Halloween Party

Jolie Jardin Flower Shop 1263 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

Come celebrate all things spooky with a costume party in our flower shop! We're so excited to hang out with ya'll amongst the flowers. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Winner of the costume contest receives a $50 gift card to our shop! Here is the schedule of events: 5:30- Party […]

Rocky Horror Picture Show Interactive Movie Night

Chattanooga Public Library - Downtown 1001 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN

Come join us for an interactive viewing of Rocky Horror Picture Show to kick off the spooky weekend. Let’s do the time warp……..again!! This FREE event is open to ages 17 and up (due to the movie’s R rating). We’ll be screening the movie on our 4th Floor and providing refreshments and popcorn. Costumes are encouraged! There will […]

International Market and More Celebrates Día de los Santos

Patten Pakway 34 Patten Parkway, ,Chattanooga, TN, United States

Join us for a special Día de los Santos celebration with amazing food, music and art made by our Latin American neighbors and friends. Celebrate Dia de los Santos in Patten Parkway with our Latin Neighbors and Friends! The first event in our 2022/23 cultural market series features the food, music and art of Latin […]

Bessie’s Halloween Bash

Bessie Smith Cultural Center 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN

Bessie’s Halloween Bash will take place on Saturday, October 29 from 12:00pm-5:00pm on the lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center Admission to this event is completely FREE. Wear your Halloween costume and Trick or Treat around our lawn with local nonprofit and community organizations! Each booth will have educational and fun activities for kids! […]

Free

Nightmare on Houston Street

The Bitter Alibi 825 Houston Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

The legendary Block Party is making its return to Houston Street on Halloween Weekend. We’re beyond stoked to have YGTUT and TheHouse take the “stage” at this year’s Halloween Block Party on Oct. 29! Also joining us are DJs Lukang, $hoey, and Alijah Bruh Party starts at 5. Music starts at 8. 21+ only. $7 […]

$7