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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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

Hutton & Smith Pet Costume Contest

Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. 431 East Martin Luther King Blvd #120, Chattanooga, TN, United States

Bring your fantastic fur baby in to the taproom in costume and win a prize for you and fur baby! Costume contest starts at 3:00! Winner announced at 5:00 by popular vote! Also enjoy any of the 8 beers released for the Fall festival: Watermelon Gose Tiam's Apricot Sour Wee Heavy Metal Barrel Aged Wee […]

Artists Work Grant Info Session

The Artists Work grant provides project funding to individual artists or artist studios to produce artworks that conclude with an exhibit or performance within Hamilton County. Individual artists or artist studios may work in conjunction with a non-profit arts organization. This grant arose from the sudden loss of audiences, jobs, and patrons experienced by the […]

Seeds of Sound Music & Arts : Writers in the Round

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

Have you ever wanted to know the story behind a powerful piece of music? Join talented local musicians and creatives for an intimate evening as they perform their most endearing pieces of music and discuss the life that went into their conception. Special Guests: Call Me Spinster & Ben Van Winkle

Free Veteran’s Day Concert by Chattanooga Community Orchestra

Miller Plaza Pavillion 850 Market St, Chattanooga, TN, United States

Leading up to Veteran’s Day on Friday November 11th, the Chattanooga Community Orchestra (CCO) will be hosting a free special performance at Miller Plaza at lunchtime on Wednesday November 9th. Once called the Senior Neighbor Orchestra, the CCO has been a regional phenomenon by providing retired musicians and educators the opportunity to use their training and […]

Free

Hair Peace: The Black Hair Journey

The Hunter Museum 10 Bluff View Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States

Chattanooga Fashion Expo Presents: Hair Peace - The Black Hair Journey at the Hunter Museum Thurs, Nov 17th from 6-8 pm.