May 8–10, 2026 — Every Thursday we hand-pick the best events happening in and around Chattanooga. Here are this weekend's top picks.
Small room, good acoustics. Coffman's playing a stripped-down country set that's earned him a following in the region. Songbirds is an easy venue — grab a beer in the lobby, the room holds maybe 100, and you won't need binoculars.
Full disclosure: this is loud, sweaty, and niche. MLW is an indie wrestling promotion that tapes TV at mid-size venues across the country, and The Signal's room works surprisingly well for it. If you've never been to a live wrestling show, this is the one to try — the crowd is half the show.
Drag brunch for Mother's Day. The Golden Gays are a touring troupe, and this is a seated brunch with a show. Seats are limited and the early sessions are already close to full.
Lower-key alternative if you want something family-oriented with cars, food trucks, and live music. Acura of Chattanooga puts this on annually at their dealership lot. It's free and stroller-friendly, which matters more than you'd think.
30+ restaurants across the city are doing $2-3 slices all week. The full list isn't public yet but expect Southside Pizza, Lupi's, and Community Pie to be on it. Worth planning a lunch route now.
Yes, that Juvenile. The "Back That Azz Up" Juvenile. He's playing a Tuesday night at The Signal with a full brass band behind him. Tickets are moving faster than you'd expect for a Tuesday.
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Updated: May 1, 2026. Events are verified against official venue sources at time of publication. Always confirm details before heading out.