Ultimate Guide: Top Things to Do in Chattanooga During Moon River Music Festival
Chattanooga eagerly welcomes the Moon River Music Festival back to the Scenic City. Presented by Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, this beloved event started in Memphis, TN, and grew into a sold-out 2019 festival at Coolidge Park. Look for Moon River window clings at local businesses for exclusive specials, and discover all festival weekend experiences (Sept. 8-9) on the official Moon River website.
Maximize your trip before the music starts and after it ends with this expert Chattanooga guide.
Explore the Outdoors
With over 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown, Chattanooga's hiking scene ranks among the Southeast's best—and possibly the nation's. From Lookout Mountain's slopes to Signal Mountain's ridges, our trails offer diverse adventures. Check out five of our favorite hikes.
Sip a Cold One at Top Watering Holes
Chattanooga's craft beer scene is thriving. Our guide covers brewpubs, pub crawls, and standout spots—earning us a top-10 beer city nod from Livability.com. Near Coolidge Park? Try a trail-to-pub tour of the North Shore. Prefer variety? See our happy hour specials.
Eat Like a Local
Chattanooga's dining scene has boomed, featuring unique local restaurants with locally sourced ingredients like fresh produce, meats, dairy, and breads. Join a North Shore food tour or explore our Southside food guide. Catch live tunes at restaurants with entertainment.
Keep the Party Going with Late-Night Bites
Post-festival fun awaits in our vibrant nightlife. Enjoy more live music, and satisfy late cravings at late-night restaurants.
Capture Public Art and Murals
Chattanooga boasts 125+ pieces of public art, from sculptures to murals. Find popular murals via our guide—camera ready for these vibrant displays.
Family-Friendly Adventures
Packed with attractions, our city shines for families. Must-visit: the world-class Tennessee Aquarium. 
Then, ride The Incline Railway to Rock City and Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain. 
Stroll the Riverwalk or follow our week of family fun.
Moon River Themed Parties
North Chatt New Moon Bash
Sept. 6, 3-11 p.m.
Free family event in North Chattanooga: local vendors, kids' adventures, bands, beer, food, electric unicycles, VR from Adventure Sports Innovation, Looie the Lookout meet-and-greet, chalk art, and more at the Sushi Nabe lot.
MOON RIVER PROMOS & SPECIALS
Show your wristband or mention "Moon River" for these deals during the festival:
Puckett's
$5 Peachy Moonshine Tea all weekend (Sat-Sun). Live music & dinner specials Fri-Sat nights.
Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
10% off with wristband.
Northshore: 26 B Frazier Ave., 423-267-5425
Southside: 1401 Market St., 423-648-5425
Lookout Mt: 3917 St. Elmo Ave., 423-821-0807
Chattanooga Whiskey
$2 off cocktails all weekend.
Mad Priest Coffee Roasters (1900 Broad St.)
20% off beverages, 15% off merch with wristband.
Tennessee Aquarium
Up to $5 off Aquarium/IMAX tickets.
The Honest Pint
$6 Orange Bombs with Old Dominick Honeybell Vodka.
Sing It Or Wing It
$1 off drafts Sept. 7. Moon River Brunch: $6 Fish Bowls, $4 Bloody Marys/Mimosas Sept. 8.
