“A Flourishing Music Scene”

-New York Times, 2018

The world has long known Tennessee as a state with spectacular music prowess and influence between top music cities Nashville and Memphis. Now, Chattanooga’s own burgeoning music scene is rising to become a third star in the state’s deeply rooted musical legacy.

Home to the late, famed Empress of the Blues Bessie Smith, Chattanooga is also the inspiration behind Glenn Miller’s famous “Chattanooga Choo Choo” song. Today, local artists and music enthusiasts are continuing the city’s musical heritage, transforming its entertainment scene and after hours experience. Nightly live music from rock to alternative to jazz to urban to country animates the music venues and restaurants throughout the city. Between the Southside’s newest entertainment district on Station Street, to the Songbirds Guitar Museum, to a variety of year-round festivals, Chattanooga is quickly becoming one of the nation’s top music destinations.

The Chattanooga Marathon seeks to highlight Chattanooga’s growing and diverse music scene by integrating live music events into the race weekend. Whether you’re traveling to the Scenic City, or call Chattanooga home, you’ll be sure to enjoy some great local and regional entertainment.

 

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