Community Calendar

Named one of Holler’s “10 Country Artists You Need to Know,” Bella Lam brings her high-energy show to Doc Holiday’s Bar & Grill on Friday, May 15. Fans can expect a fun, engaging night of live music, including her latest single, “Take It Out On My Guitar,” blending heartfelt storytelling with a modern country edge.

Chattanooga Roller Derby takes back the home track on May 16th, 2026!
Chattanooga, TN — The hits keep coming! Join Chattanooga Roller Derby on Saturday, May 16th at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge for our second home game of the 2026 season. Now’s the time to catch the action and cheer on your favorite skaters.
Doors open at 2 PM, and one ticket gets you into THREE high-energy matchups:
3:00 PM- Ruby Regulators vs Steel City Slayers
5:00 PM- Chattanooga B-Railers vs Carolina All Stars
7:00 PM- Chattanooga ChaBooses vs Carolina Bootleggers
This double-header event is sponsored by North Alabama Mortgage, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Miracle League of Chattanooga which works to provide those with disabilities the opportunity to play the game of baseball, the thrill of competition and the excitement of teamwork.
Ticket Prices Below!
Adults: $12 presale / $14 at the door
Veterans: $10 presale / $12 at the door
Kids (ages 6–12): $6
Kids 5 and under: FREE
🎟 Get your tickets now: https://square.link/u/WVUkmcmL
Tickets will also be available at the door.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a full day of derby thrills, local vendors, CRD merch, concessions, and adult beverages.
Follow the action on Facebook and Instagram at @ChattanoogaRollerDerby, or visit chattanoogarollerderby.com for more info.

Come out and enjoy three Chattanooga local musicians sharing their songs and stories. Blake, Kimi, and Luke are all independent musicians that are passionate about their craft and look forward to sharing songs with friends and strangers.

Blake Worthington - Worthington has cultivated a sound that reflects his rich musical heritage. His ability to seamlessly weave together the storytelling elements of folk and bluegrass with high energy has set him apart in a crowded musical landscape.

Kimi Carter - Rooted in Southern soil and shaped by city light, Kimi's indie-folk sound hums with vulnerability.

Luke Gard - Luke's songs sonically merge indie-folk landscapes with thoughtful Americana-style instrumentation. Weighty lyrics combined with beautiful, melancholic melodies.

Come and sing with shanty legends, a special monthly sea shanty singing session at the TailGate Brewery in downtown Chattanooga at 1464 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408, on the second deck (floor)!

Generally the third Monday of the month from 6:30 PM till 8:30 PM. Great food and grog (drinks) available.

All ages welcome.

Free and open to the public. No talent necessary and songbooks are provided with all the best sea and river shanteys and songs, even some Irish ones to boot!

Jason Mraz left his Virginia hometown right after high school and struck out for New York City to find his fame and fortune. Honing his skills by busking on the streets in the Big Apple, Jason decided that perhaps this line of work could be performed in a nicer climate. Next stop: San Diego, and soon Jason moved from the outdoor beachside stages to inside a local hot spot called Java Joe's. It was there he met percussionist/vocalist Toca Rivera and the two made a name for themselves all along the California coast. He released his own CD, Jason Mraz: Live and Acoustic 2001, which got the attention of all the major record labels.His first release on Elektra, Waiting For My Rocket To Come, was released in November 2002. The album sold platinum and included the hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Wait)".

That success led to Jason's second release, this time on sister label Atlantic, the Grammy-nominated Mr. A-Z, which debuted at #5 on the charts, and featured the hit single "Wordplay". For his all-important third album, Jason traveled to England to work with producer Martin Terefe, best known for his work with Coldplay and James Morrison (who guests on the intricate Details in the Fabric). The result is We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. which garnered three Grammy nominations - Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, both for "I'm Yours", and Best Engineered Album.

"I'm Yours", the first single from the album, holds the distinction of being the only song to ever top the radio airplay charts in the U.S. in all four major formats - Top 40, Adult Alternative, Adult Contemporary and Hot Adult Contemporary. The second single from the album is "Lucky", a duet with platinum singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. In his spare time, Jason is an avid photographer in the unlikely realm of Polaroids.

A book of 50 of his unretouched and non-photoshopped photos entitled "a thousand things" was released in October 2008 and has spread the word about this multi-talented artist to the world of galleries and bookstores. Jason is the consummate musical and visual artist of the new century.

Join Chef Meghan Lewis for our Breads of Middle Hearth class!
Get cozy and gather around as you bake old-world breads inspired by pastoral villages and wandering travelers. In this class, you'll create savory, sweet, and hearty breads designed for both comfort and adventure.

Scholarships are available for anyone for up to 100% fee coverage for this class, ensuring it is accessible to anyone. If you need a scholarship, please do not register through this site and email us instead.

Contact: Austin Winter at awinter@ymcachattanooga.org.

Thank you!

Life Like Water is a “global folk” band based in Asheville, NC, weaving together a vibrant tapestry of sounds and influences. Blending hypnotic rhythms, heartfelt lyrics, and melodies inspired by Appalachia, Africa, and the Middle East, this eclectic ensemble creates music that uplifts and inspires.

We want to welcome the community to The Literacy Garden, a place everyone is welcome, a place we can come together to share all things literacy: books, comics, manga, art, and curiosity!

Together, we can change lives—one page at a time!

Activities: Ribbon cutting ceremony, games, activities, and read-aloud story time!

Food and drinks provided by Scottie’s On The River

BAPS Charities will host its annual Walk-Run on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Coolidge Park, The Walker Pavilion, 120 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405. The Chattanooga event will bring together community members, families, local leaders, first responders, and supporters for a morning of service, unity, and charitable impact.

This year’s local beneficiary is the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, supporting specialized pediatric care for children across the region. The Chattanooga Walk-Run is part of a larger national BAPS Charities initiative, with more than 50,000 walkers expected across 109 locations in 2026. The event will also include a ceremonial opening with the National Anthem, American flags, and local public officials, connecting the walk to the spirit of community service and the America250 commemoration.

Participants of all ages are invited to walk, run, volunteer, or support the cause. Registration is available through BAPS Charities.
https://walk2026.na.bapscharities.org/event/baps-charities-walk-or-run-2026-chattanooga-ga/e743658