John P. Franklin Funeral Home will host its annual festival Sunday, 2-4 p.m. in the funeral home parking lot, 1101 Dodds Ave. The free event will feature food, music, dancing and activities for all ages. Families, neighbors and friends are invited to attend.
Oct. 22
David Berry Piano Recital
Covenant College’s John Hamm Performing Arts Series will present acclaimed pianist David Berry at 7:30 p.m. at the Dora Maclellan Brown Memorial Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the college’s Lookout Mountain campus. Berry, a concert performer, composer and educator, will perform selections from his newest album, “Spirit, Body and Soul: Concert Spirituals for Solo Piano.” The concert is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
Oct. 25
Chattanooga Jazz Festival
The second annual festival will bring a day of free live music to the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The family-friendly festival will showcase more than 10 local jazz, blues and funk artists, including Zowie Boyd, Jim Crumble, Karen Collins, the Monday Night Big Band and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Jazz Band. An all-day market will feature local arts, crafts, clothing, food and beverages, along with family activities hosted by St. Elmo Stroll. The festival will conclude with the Jared White and Friends Open Jam 7:30-9 p.m. at Wanderlinger Brewing Company, where musicians are invited to bring their instruments and join the free community jam session. Drums, amplifiers, keyboard and microphones will be provided. More information at chajazzfest.com.
America Through the Tempest
Scenic City Shakespeare will present “America Through the Tempest,” a free, family-friendly outdoor production, at 2:30 p.m. at Greenway Farm Park in Hixson. The production pairs Shakespeare’s words with the trials and triumphs of American history, with a particular focus on Tennessee and Hamilton County. The performance is supported by a $10,000 Tennessee America 250 grant awarded to Scenic City Shakespeare through the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. Admission is free. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets, as seating will not be provided at the historic Sniteman cabin.
Oct. 31
Walk Run Pedal Jamz
This festival will take place at Chattanooga Green at Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Parkway. The free, family-friendly festival will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a casual 2-mile walk and run and a bike ride. Food trucks and vendor tents will open at 11 a.m. Other activities will include free giveaways, a costume contest for all ages, children’s activities and live music featuring The Dexter Thomas Band. Costumes are encouraged. All donations and registration fees from the walk, run, bike ride, vendors and food trucks will benefit the Urban League.
Nov. 2
Smith + Howard golf tournament
Smith + Howard will host its annual tournament at Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club, expanding the event to morning and afternoon flights that can accommodate up to 40 teams. The four-man select-shot tournament will feature a morning flight with 8:30 a.m. sign-in and breakfast followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start, and an afternoon flight with 12:30 p.m. sign-in and lunch followed by a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga. Player registration and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Nov. 6-8
Hamilton County Fair
The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair returns to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek with three days of family-friendly entertainment, agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, fair food, rides, rodeo events, lumberjack shows, pig races and live music. Country artist Rodney Atkins will headline the Saturday night concert with Hamilton County native Brandon Davis opening, while David Leonard and Amber Carrington will perform during Sunday’s Christian concert. Admission includes amusement rides, concerts and most attractions, and parking is free. Children 10 and younger are admitted free, with discounted tickets available for veterans, active military members, seniors, first responders and teachers. Tickets/information: hamiltontnfair.com.
Nov. 7
Tails, Trails and Ales
This dog-friendly fundraiser will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Road. It will feature 5K and 10K trail runs beginning at 10 a.m., followed by an untimed, one-mile Pup Dash for families, walkers and their canine companions at 11:30 a.m. Participants and spectators can also enjoy music, food trucks and pet-friendly vendors. Registration costs $25 for the Pup Dash, $50 for the 5K and $60 for the 10K, plus processing fees. Proceeds benefit Reflection Riding’s conservation and environmental education programs. Register at reflectionriding.org/events/tails-trails-and-ales-2026.
Nov. 13
Larry Gatlin and Friends
An Evening of Stories and Songs will take place at 6 p.m. at WTCI PBS, 7540 Bonnyshire Drive. The event, benefiting the studio, will feature Grammy Award-winning country music artist Larry Gatlin, known for hits such as “All the Gold in California” and “Broken Lady,” alongside Nashville songwriters Dean Dillon, co-writer of “Tennessee Whiskey,” and Rachel Thibodeau, cowriter of “Good Directions.” The three will perform songs and share the stories behind them. General admission includes Southern hors d’oeuvres, beverages and free parking. VIP tickets also include a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Gatlin. Tickets are available at wtcitv.org/events.