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AVA’s “Between The Bridges” As Coolidge Park Celebrates 25 Years

Between the Bridges 2024 banner.
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(Aired Thu 10/17/24)

In just a few years, the Between the Bridges Local Arts Festival has become another destination for Chattanooga’s art scene.

This year’s festival - presented by the Association for Visual Arts, or AVA - is Saturday and Sunday in Coolidge Park, which is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Sarah Moore is AVA’s director of festivals.

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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