Walnut Street Bridge Festival 2026

Chattanooga’s Walnut Street Bridge — the iconic pedestrian span over the Tennessee River — gets its own street festival, with live music, local vendors, and food set right along the waterfront. It’s one of the more scenic festival settings in the region, with the river and downtown skyline as a backdrop.

Expect an easy, walkable outdoor festival footprint stretching along the riverfront, ideal for wandering between vendor booths with a drink in hand. Pair it with a walk across the bridge itself if you haven’t done it before — it’s one of Chattanooga’s signature views, and this festival is a good excuse to finally make the trip.