Ten-day arts and crafts fair featuring Southern Appalachian artisans at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

The legendary Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair returns July 10–19 with over 180 booths of craftspeople from across the country demonstrating and selling their work, plus live music daily. Open 10 AM to 5 PM every day at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Make a day of it downtown — the fair, lunch, and a distillery tasting are […]

Thursday acoustic nights at Sugar Hollow Marina on Norris Lake. Live music, cold drinks, and lake views — the ultimate summer Thursday wind-down. 6–9 PM.

Step inside the world of stars and spirits at DistillED — a private after-hours experience at Madame Tussauds Nashville featuring signature cocktails from Tennessee distilleries paired with elevated bites from acclaimed restaurants. You be the judge: vote on your favorite pairing while enjoying full museum access, cocktails, food, and free parking. A unique Bourbon Vibes […]

Free outdoor concerts fill Market Square all summer long — Variety Thursdays bring a broad mix of genres to the downtown crowd. Grab a drink from a nearby patio, find a spot on the square, and enjoy live music under the open sky.

Kick off the weekend early at Sequoyah Marina’s Funky Friday — a weekend breakfast buffet and live music on the deck overlooking Norris Lake. It’s the low-key daytime kickoff before the lake gets busy, with good food and a friendly crowd.

Downtown Chattanooga turns into one big self-guided ice cream crawl for National Ice Cream Day weekend. Grab your crawl map, wander shop to shop during regular business hours, and cool off with scoops, floats, and frozen treats all over the city center. A perfect low-key daytime hang — and yes, a boozy milkshake or patio […]

Food Truck Friday at Arrington Vineyards. Local food trucks pair with estate wines on the lawn. 4:30–8:30 PM every Friday.

Lone Mountain Marina throws a ‘Don’t Worry Be Hippy’ theme party with live music on Norris Lake. Tie-dye, good vibes, and lakeside drinks all day make for a groovy day on the water.

Friday Wings Night at Sequoyah Marina on Norris Lake. Load up on wings, cold drinks, and lake breeze — then stay for the sunset. 5–9 PM.

Put on your tie-dye and head to Lone Mountain Marina for a groovy hippie theme party with live music from Michael Litton. Themed drinks, costumes welcome, and the full marina scene. The perfect stress-free summer Saturday on Norris Lake.

A wine and moonshine tasting fundraiser benefiting the Volunteer Ministry Center — sample pours from local favorites while supporting a good cause. A relaxed, social evening tasting event for a great civic-minded crowd.