Here are the upcoming news and events for Outdoor Chattanooga:
Outdoor Chattanooga Events
Fireside at Greenway Farms: Thursdays in October 20, & 27
Thanks to Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union for sponsoring Fireside, a free, family friendly, outdoor music series.. All ages are invited to come out to unplug and enjoy an autumn evening in the park. Bring your blankets and chairs, marshmallow roasting stick and perhaps a picnic supper, then sit back around the campfire and enjoy live music in this rustic setting.
The events occur on Thursdays in October 6, 13, 20, & 27 beginning at 7 p.m and ending at 9 p.m. The events gather behind the gardens at the Sniteman Log Cabin at Greenway Farm Park, 5051 Gann Store Rd., Hixson, TN 37343.
Oct. 20: Tin Cup Rattlers - Old Time Music. The Paulsons' soulful renditions of
traditional Appalachian music keeps them in demand for appearances at festivals throughout the Southeast. Marcy has placed for two years in a row in The Great Southern Old Time Fiddlers Convention's traditional song competition with a voice that some say just stepped out of the 19th century, and Jeff's frailing on the open back banjo gets toes tapping. The duo has been featured on the Round Up Radio Show on WIAA out of Interlochen, Michigan and WUTC's River City Sessions. They've opened for bluegrass favorites The New Coon Creek Girls and country music legend Roy Harper.
Oct. 27: Vincent Ivan Phipps - Master Storyteller. Vincent Ivan Phipps, Owner of Communication VIP Training and Coaching and professional storyteller; will delight the audience with original, family friendly, supernatural ghost stories from his book entitled, Spooky-nooga. Vincent Ivan Phipps. M.A., CSP has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation. Established in 1980, the CSP is the National Speakers Association's and Global Speakers Federation's highest recognized honor.
Before Fireside, enjoy the changing season with a calm water paddle on North Chickamauga Creek in a canoe. Outdoor Chattanooga will provide all the equipment and support staff for you to paddle the creek at your own pace. Children under 30 lbs. should bring their own Personal Flotation Device (life jacket). Meet at the N. Chick canoe launch behind the old Sniteman Cabin. Canoes available from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. for $25 per canoe reservations required in advance. For more information and to reserve a canoe, call Outdoor Chattanooga at 423-643-6888.
More Outdoor Chattanooga Events
Community Events
Reel Rock 11 Chattanooga October 20
The Triple Crown Bouldering Series, Southeastern Climbers Coalition, Access Fund, and The Crash Pad are teaming up to bring Reel Rocks 11 to Chattanooga! The Film will be shown at Rock Creek, 2 North Shore on Thursday, October 20. Doors open, beer and raffle sales begin at 6:00 p.m. Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door. (Limited number of tickets available so don't wait!!) All proceeds from this event will be going to support the South's newest climbing area, Denny Cove!
The Blue Trees ~ Family Fun Day October 22
The Blue Trees, by Konstantin Dimopoulos, is an environmental art installation that brings the community together to color trees in our Scenic City. Public Art Chattanooga is calling for volunteers to help the artist paint saplings at the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park on Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., during Family Fun Day. This is a family friendly, all ages welcome event, but children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be food trucks, kite flying and other activities in the park. There are several volunteer opportunities through November 15. For more information about the project, installation dates and other volunteer opportunities, click here. This project is generously supported by the City of Chattanooga with private funding from the Benwood Foundation, the Lyndhurst Foundation and the Footprint Foundation.
Fall Colors Paddle October 22
Rock/Creek is sponsoring a 2 mile guided Fall Colors Paddle on the North Chickamauga Creek on Saturday, October 22 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $40 per person to be purchased in advanced and proceeds benefit the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy. Rock/Creek will be providing some light breakfast foods and coffee at the put-in and a shuttle at the end. Boats and gear will be available for demo.
TYMBR Series @ Johnston Woods October 22
TYMBR (Tennessee Youth Mountain Bike Racing) Series produced by Cohutta Adventures hosts their 6th race of the season on Saturday, October 22 from 1 - 4 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of Johnston Woods, the newest trail system in the Chattanooga area! Johnston Woods, located at 298 Brymer Creek Rd. in McDonald, TN has 4+ miles of beginner friendly mountain bike trails completed, with plans to build more. The race is open to children 5-15 years old. Cost is $10-$25 depending on age of racer. Registration for the race closes Oct. 21. Click here to register and find out more about the race.
Hippie Dance Party @ The Gear Closet October 22
Get groovy and give back at the Gear Closet's Hippie Dance Party on Saturday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Dance the night away with live music, libations and DIY Tie-Dye scarves and bandanas for you and your furry friends because peace loving dogs are welcome. Hillbilly Philly will be serving up good eats to fill your groovy belly. Cost is $20 for peace, love and clean water at the gate, $15 if you're All ticket proceeds are donated to TenneSEA and Caribbean Student Environmental Alliance Kids 4 Clean Water Education Programs.
Weekend Guide to RiverRocks Chattanooga:
RiverRocks is a multi-day event throughout the month of October that brings world-class and amateur athletes to the Scenic City to compete in a variety of sporting events, enjoy live music and celebrate Chattanooga outdoors lifestyle. Find a list of RiverRocks events here so you can get in on the action!
Triple Crown of Bouldering October 22
When: October 22 at 9 a.m.
The Triple Crown of Bouldering brings climbers from all over the country to Chattanooga for the climbing competition at Stone Fort. This beautiful sandstone boulder field is packed with classic splitter lines, ranging from tiny crimpers to big slopers. A recent study by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga estimated that $7 million was spent last year by the 16,565 non-resident visitors who came to T Wall, Sunset Rock and Stone Fort to climb. For those that are interested in joining the competition, cost is $55 and you can register here. Proceeds from the competition support Southeast Climber's Coalition. For those that want to check out the action, there is a spectator fee of $10 in advance (purchased at Rock/Creek 2 North Shore or at the Block or at Montlake Golf Club) or $15 day of competition. Click here for directions to Stone Fort.
ChattaJack 31 October 22
When: Saturday, October 22 at 8 a.m.
The ChattaJack 31 takes paddlers 31 miles through the beautiful Tennessee River Gorge. The race begins at Ross' Landing and ends at Nickajack Lake. The ChattaJack 31 is considered one of the best paddle board races in the country and sells out quickly each year. There are opportunities to watch the race, especially the start from Ross's Landing and Walnut St. Bridge.
Community News
Prentice Cooper (T-Wall) will be closed for hunting on these dates:
Oct 22-23
Oct 27-29
Nov 4-6
Nov 26-Dec 1
Upcoming Events...Click Below For More Info
October
20 Fireside: Tin Cup Rattlers
Reel Rock 11 Chattanooga
21 Triple Crown Stone Fort Competition
22 Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge
Fall Colors Paddle
ChattaJack 31
Beginner's Ride & Maintenance Clinic
TYMBR Race Series at Johnston Woods
Cloudland Canyon Star Party
27 Fireside: Master Vincent Ivan Phipps
28 Paddling by Moonlight
29 Lookout Mountain Trail Work Day
Paws in the Park
29-30 Lula Lake Open Gate Day
30 TVCC Ocoee Boo Run
November
4 Girl Power After Hours
5 Midnight Rampage
Medicinal Plant Workshop
5-6 Head of the Hooch
Lula Lake Open Gate Day
10 Fly Fishing Film Tour
11-13 Women's Mountain Bike Clinic
12 Pangorge
Running with Sasquatch 5K
PanCross Cyclocross Race
Run Amok
14 Walker Farm Pioneer Days
19 Chattanooga Strong Day
26 Chattanooga Hungry Turkey Run
27 StuffedCross Cyclocross Race
December
10 Old Grey Barn Cyclocross Race