Chattanooga's Vibrant Bluegrass Scene: Top Venues, Events, Festivals & Legends
Bluegrass music, the iconic soundtrack of Appalachia, is deeply embedded in Chattanooga's cultural DNA and rich history. From weekly performances at local spots to major festivals, the Scenic City celebrates this timeless genre with passion.
Open Mic Night
Fiddlers Anonymous
Every Monday, 7-10pm
If bluegrass gets your foot tapping, you may have what it takes to play banjo! Fiddlers Anonymous provides lessons and concerts, with Monday nights reserved for open mic performers eager to take the stage.
Bluegrass Thursdays
Whole Foods Market
Every Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm
Whole Foods Market offers healthy, guilt-free dining. On Thursday evenings upstairs, enjoy local bluegrass bands in a unique setting overlooking the store. Shop, dine, and listen to live music!
Bluegrass Thursdays
Feed Co. Table & Tavern
Every Thursday, 7:30-9:30pm
Feed Co. Table & Tavern features local and regional bluegrass acts every Thursday. Pair the music with farm-fresh cuisine, 32 craft beers, cocktails, and an arcade for a fun night out.
3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
Downtown Chattanooga Riverfront
October 5-6
Head to the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival for top-tier talent! Chattanooga is emerging as a global music hub, drawing bluegrass stars year after year to this unmissable event on the riverfront.
Boxcar Pinion Forever Bluegrass Festival
Mountain Cove Farms
May 3-5
Experience bluegrass amid the inspiring Appalachian hills at Mountain Cove Farms. Enjoy scenic beauty, authentic music, local food, and beverages at this heartfelt festival.
Fireside Concert Series
Greenway Farms Park
Thursdays in October, 7-9pm
Gather by the fire, roast marshmallows, pack a picnic, and savor live music! This family-friendly series at Greenway Farms' Sniteman Log Cabin porch offers perfect fall evenings.
Ketner's Mill Fair
658 Ketner Mill Lane
October 20-21
Embrace Southern traditions at Ketner's Mill Country and Arts Fair with bluegrass music, local jams, pies, and family fun in a picturesque setting.
River City Sessions
The Granfalloon
Second Thursday of Every Month, 7:30pm
River City Sessions celebrates Southern Appalachian culture through musicians, poets, and storytellers, capturing the region's charming spirit.
Great Southern Old Time Fiddlers' Convention
901 Lindsay
March 10, 12-9pm
This cherished Chattanooga tradition showcases top acoustic fiddlers and banjo players nationwide, with dancing, singing, and food for an unforgettable day.
Famous Chattanooga Bluegrass Artists
Norman Blake
A leader in the 1970s bluegrass revival, Norman Blake has collaborated with Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and Alison Krauss, and featured on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack.
