Noontunes 2019: Free Lunchtime Concerts Featuring Chattanooga's Top Local Talent
The 2019 Noontunes concert series brings vibrant live music and food trucks to Miller Park every Friday starting September 13. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy performances hosted by experts who share insights into each artist's background and song choices—details beyond a standard show. Local vendors add to the fun for all attendees.
"Noontunes returns this fall to showcase Chattanooga’s exceptional local music talent and deliver a lively lunchtime experience in Miller Park," says Meagan Shinn, program director at River City Company. "We’re thankful for our community partners supporting this all-local artist series." All events are free, open to the public, live-streamed by TechTown on the Chattanooga Fun Facebook page from the Chattanooga Convention & Visitors Bureau, and broadcast on WUTC.
2019 Lineup
Sept. 13, 2019
Carlos Colón and his Tropical Swing Band
Hailing from Puerto Rico, Carlos Colón and his Tropical Swing Band have delivered salsa-inspired shows across Chattanooga for over a decade. Blending tropical rhythms from Latin countries with originals, Carlos leads on conga and percussion, backed by brass, piano, bass, electric guitar, timbales, maracas, bongos, and more for irresistible, dance-ready performances.
Sept. 20, 2019
Barefoot Nellie & Co.
Chattanooga’s Barefoot Nellie & Co. is a dynamic bluegrass outfit with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and bass. They fuse traditional bluegrass with progressive elements, crafting accessible, innovative sounds that bridge old and new.
Sept. 27, 2019
Kimmie J. Soul
Nashville-born and Chattanooga-raised, singer/songwriter Kimmie J. Soul has shared stages with the Nashville Soul Choir, Jah-way, Kirk Franklin, Mandisa, Melinda Doolittle, and TobyMac. She performs with Seaux Chill as “Seaux Glow” and is part of the Black Fridays empowerment group. Her upcoming EP, “Love is Blind,” highlights her rising star power.
Oct. 04, 2019
Fresh Mind
Get ready to dance with Fresh Mind’s high-energy mix of reggae, rock, jazz, and pop. Frontman James Snider, born in Jamaica, infuses reggae rhythms and steel pan solos into their feel-good performances—a must-see act.
Oct. 11, 2019
The Trinity
The Trinity features seasoned musicians spanning smooth jazz, blues, pop, R&B, hip-hop jazz, reggae, reggaeton, and CCM. Their ambient sets inspire love, joy, peace, healing, happiness, and life.
Oct. 18, 2019
Prince T
Chattanooga native Terrence J. Smith III, aka Prince T or “The City’s Son,” revives Motown classics inspired by his grandmother. He’s performed at spots like Chattanooga Cigar Club, collaborated on Mr. Vista’s “REHAB,” and reimagines Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and even country hits.
Oct. 25, 2019
The Briars
The Briars, a Chattanooga Americana duo of Jerris Schmidt and Robert Lovett, deliver lead and harmony vocals with guitar and percussion. Their modern, melodic originals draw from traditional American roots, tied together by stunning harmonies. Catch them post their self-titled EP and Southeast Regional Folk Alliance showcase.
Nov. 1, 2019
Lori Button
Lori Button, a Chattanooga singer/songwriter, crafts dreamy folk-pop from her travels and life experiences—exploring self-discovery, possibility, betrayal, redemption, hope, and love. Don’t miss her uplifting set!
This eight-week series promises unforgettable midday music. Join us for one—or all! Sponsors include TransCard, First Tennessee Bank, Vision Hospitality Group, Elliott Davis, and Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel.
Noontunes is powered by River City Company, Chattanooga Convention & Visitors Bureau, SoundCorps, R.I.S.E. Chattanooga, River City Sessions, City of Chattanooga’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Gold Finger Productions, TechTown, WUTC, and Innovation District Chattanooga. Learn more at www.millerparkplaza.com.
