Between the Bridges Festival 2026 — Chattanooga

Between the Bridges Festival gives Chattanooga a reason to spend an afternoon along the river with local art, browsing, and the kind of relaxed social pace that works for a group outing. Roughly 50 local artists set up at Coolidge Park, joined by community partners and the larger downtown energy around the 7 Bridges weekend. The festival is not a routine market: it is a defined annual weekend built around artists, makers, and a destination park setting. Plan time to walk the Northshore, stop for food or drinks nearby, and use the daytime hours to explore without a late-night commitment. It is a straightforward fall cultural plan with a clear venue and schedule.