Things to Do in Southside Chattanooga

May 8–11, 2026 — Chattanooga's most walkable neighborhood for food, drinks, and free entertainment.

🍺 Oddstory Brewing Taproom

Thu–Sun · 217 W 8th St · Casual Outdoor

Rotating taps, thin-crust pizza, board games. Patio stays busy until close. Thursday trivia nights are a local staple.

🍺 The Terminal Brewhouse

Daily · 1464 Market St · Food Live Music

Historic building, solid burgers, and frequent live music on weekends. A reliable Southside meeting spot.

🎲 Southside Social Spring Tournament

Sunday · 2 PM · Free Games

Free skee-ball and bowling. Winner gets a $50 bar tab. Good for groups or a casual Sunday.

🍸 Heaven & Ale (Southside)

Daily · 110 Marko Dr · Beer Garden

Beer garden with rotating taps and a crowd that skews local. Quieter than downtown bars on weekends.

🎭 Barrelhouse Ballroom

Check schedule · Long St · Live Music Dance

DJs and live acts in a historic venue. Saturday nights are the main event.

Recurring Southside Staples

Oddstory Trivia: Thursdays, 7 PM. Free, teams of 4.
Southside Social leagues: Bowling, skee-ball, bocce. Check site for schedule.
First Friday Art Walk: Monthly, galleries on Main and Market St.
Southside Farmers Market: Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM (seasonal, April–October).

Parking Tips

Street parking on 8th and 9th St is free after 6 PM and all day Sunday. The lot behind Oddstory fills fast on weekends — arrive by 7 PM or plan to walk a block.

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Updated: May 1, 2026. Events verified at time of publication.