⚔️ Things To Do In Chattanooga This Weekend June 11 - 18

Happy Thursday!

This weekend feels like Chattanooga showing off a little.

Baseball. Juneteenth celebrations. Lakeside concerts. Food trucks. Outdoor adventures.

Not bad for a random weekend in June.

Let's get to it!

Chattanoogans are getting their first look at what could become one of downtown's most recognizable buildings. Newly released renderings show a 191,000-square-foot federal courthouse planned for Vine Street featuring a massive colonnade, seven courtrooms, nine judges' chambers, and offices for several federal agencies. Federal officials say the project is designed to improve security, accessibility, and efficiency while creating a civic landmark that will serve East Tennessee for generations. Construction timelines have not yet been announced, but the images offer a glimpse of what could become one of the city's most significant public projects in decades.

If your dog has a better social life than you do, Paw Palooza might be the perfect weekend outing. Chattanooga's largest pet festival returns with a fundraising walk, dog games, contests, vendors, food trucks, and plenty of opportunities for pets and their humans to spend the day outside together. Every dollar raised supports the animals at McKamey Animal Center, helping provide care, shelter, and second chances for local pets. Whether you're bringing your own dog or just looking for an excuse to be surrounded by happy animals for a few hours, Paw Palooza is one of the more wholesome events happening around town this weekend.

Chattanooga-Hamilton County has been selected for a new $90 million Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative designed to help high school students move directly into skilled trade careers. The local partnership will receive $9 million and serve roughly 600 students each year through hands-on training, apprenticeships, and career pathways in fields like electrical work, plumbing, welding, HVAC, construction, and line work. With more than 1,100 skilled trades jobs projected to be needed locally, this could become one of the most important workforce investments Chattanooga has seen in years. The new initiative will begin creating direct pathways from high school into registered apprenticeships and family-sustaining careers.

Thursday    90° / 71°    🌤️   💧25%

Friday    90° / 71°     🌩️         💧65%

Saturday    83° / 68°   🌤️     💧20%

Sunday    79° / 68°    🌩️         💧45%

Thursday and Friday are bringing the kind of heat that makes you wonder if summer skipped the introduction and showed up early.

A few storms are floating around the forecast, but there should be plenty of sunshine in between.

Just keep an eye on the sky and don't let a weather app talk you out of your plans.

Water has a way of finding places it doesn't belong.

Behind drywall.

Under flooring.

Inside crawl spaces.

And once moisture gets trapped, Chattanooga's summer humidity does the rest.

If this week's storms exposed a leak, stain, smell, or soft spot in your home, don't ignore it.

Restoration 1 of Chattanooga specializes in water damage cleanup, mold remediation, inspections, and emergency response.

🎤 Spoken Word & Poetry Night
Monday, June 15 | AGC East Tennessee | $50 | More Info

Part open mic, part therapy session, and part community gathering, you never really know what you're going to hear when someone steps up to the microphone.

🥏 Learn & Play Disc Golf
Monday, June 15 | The Chattery Southside | Free | More Info

Warning: many people try disc golf once and suddenly own twelve discs and spend every weekend chasing birdies through the woods

🎷 Jazz: Dexter Bell
Wednesday, June 17 | Barking Legs Theater | $10+ | More Info

A midweek jazz set in an intimate room might be exactly the reset button your week needs

🚣 Silver Adventures: Downtown Kayak
Thursday, June 18 | Downtown Chattanooga Waterfront | $35 | More Info

Few things make Chattanooga look better than seeing it from the water, especially when the city is just starting to wake up

Closets By Design: If you’re constantly rearranging your closet and it still never feels right, it’s not you, it’s the space. Get a free design and see what it looks like when everything actually fits your life. Upgrade your closet.

C&C Nursery and Landscape: If your yard is one of those “we’ll get to it eventually” projects, you’re already behind for the season. Get a free quote and score free pruning with installation while you’re at it. Get a free quote.

Restoration 1 of Chattanooga: Spring humidity and rain can bring out mold in places you’re not checking. If your home smells off or feels damp, get it inspected before it spreads. Get a hassle-free estimate.

The Sweet and Savory Classroom: If your date nights are starting to feel repetitive, this is a solid way to change it up. Learn to make real Spanish tapas together and actually leave with something better than just another dinner, use code Explorer for $20 off.

Yummy Thai: This is one of those places that quietly builds a loyal following because people know they're going to get a great meal every time. The menu is packed with favorites, but we're especially partial to the Basil Fried Rice, Khao Soi, and roasted coconut water. Everything tastes fresh, the portions are generous, and the flavors are bold without feeling overdone. If you're looking to break out of your usual lunch or dinner rotation, this is a pretty easy place to start.

📍200 Manufacturers Rd Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN 37405

Jack Beer & Burger Joint Chattanooga: Sometimes you don't need a fancy dinner. You just need a really good burger. This place has built a cult following for a reason. The burgers are simple, cooked right, and packed with flavor, while the ever-changing beer selection gives you a reason to linger a little longer. We usually go for the classic Jack Brown burger and a side of fries, but honestly, it's hard to make a bad choice here. It's the kind of spot that reminds you why great burgers never go out of style.

📍 818 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402