Montessori Elementary at Highland Park (1805 Anderson Ave.) will host games, food and live entertainment for all ages Saturday noon-3 p.m. Guests will purchase tickets for attractions and food for 25 cents each. MEHP leadership intends this debut carnival to celebrate the school’s expanding presence in Highland Park. The school grew from 300 students at the end of the 2023-2024 school year to 350 in during the 2024-2025 school year and will soon accommodate over 400 students.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Accessibility Resource Fair
In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Signal Centers (5751 Uptain Road) invites the community to its free resource fair 9 a.m.-noon. Guests will enjoy a light breakfast while connecting with local disability service providers, learning about inclusive technologies, and hearing from internationally recognized blind architect Chris Downey. The event will also include a panel discussion with Chattanooga thought leaders on accessibility and inclusion, including representatives from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Orange Grove Center, Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation and Signal Centers. The fair will be free and open to the public.
MAY 16-JUNE 14
Much Ado About Nothing
Scenic City Shakespeare will present a Jane Austen-inspired version of the Bard’s classic comedy at Greenway Farm Park’s historic Sniteman cabin beginning at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your own chairs or blankets, as seating will not be provided. Admission, however, will be free. Reservations
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Scenic City Chorale concert
The Scenic City Chorale will celebrate its 60th year with a spring concert at 3 p.m. at Brainerd United Methodist Church (4315 Brainerd Road). The program will feature music the chorus has sung throughout its history. SSC began as a small group of volunteer choristers at the downtown Senior Neighbors of Chattanooga. Since that time, it has grown into an ensemble of more than 50 men and women from diverse geographic, economic and social backgrounds.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Chattanooga Beer Fest
This celebration of craft beer will run noon-3 p.m. at First Horizon Pavilion (1826 Reggie White Blvd.) and offer attendees unlimited samples from more than two dozen local and regional breweries. The lineup will include Bell’s, 3 Floyds, Lagunitas, Founders and local favorites such as Oddstory, Naked River and Hutton & Smith. Festivalgoers will receive a commemorative tasting glass and have the chance to chat with the brewers about their creations. Beyond the beer, the event will feature food from El Mason and JT’s Burger Box, artisan shopping from the Chattanooga Market, and a live reggae performance by Milele Roots. Proceeds will benefit the Chattanooga Market – a local nonprofit. This is a 21 and older event with ID required. Tickets