Community Calendar

Atlanta art-pop artist Caroline in the Garden will make her Chattanooga debut at Cherry Street Tavern on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The project of singer-songwriter and producer Caroline Milby blends off-kilter piano hooks, lush orchestration, and witty lyricism in a sound evocative of artists like Tori Amos, Regina Spektor, and Aimee Mann.
Milby will perform songs and stories from her debut album Act Two, which will be released April 10, 2026.
Local artist Ashly Ann Dilbeck will open the show.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caroline-in-the-garden-ashly-ann-dilbeck-tickets-1984676820797

monthly sea shanty singing session at the Don Eaves Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Friday, April 3rd from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. All ages welcome, free and open to the public. No talent necessary and songbooks are provided with all the best sea and river shanty's and songs, even some captivating seafaring videos to enthrall you.

Chattanooga Roller Derby smashes into 2026 with this season’s home opener on April 4th!
Chattanooga, TN — The hits keep coming! Join Chattanooga Roller Derby on Saturday, April 4th at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge for our first home game of the 2026 season. Now’s the time to catch the action and cheer on your favorite skaters.
Doors open at 3 PM, and one ticket gets you into TWO high-energy matchups:
4:00 PM – Ruby Regulators vs. Druid City Daredevils (from Tuscaloosa, AL)
6:00 PM – CRD B-Railers vs. Classic City Roller Derby (visiting from Athens, GA)
This double-header event is sponsored by White Duck Taco Chattanooga, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit La Paz, a local advocacy group working to create and empower a thriving Latino community within an inclusive Chattanooga.
In addition to our local vendor market, CRD will also be hosting a silent auction in support of its travel teams. Donations include a mix of handmade items and baskets along with donations from local businesses including Full Circle Refillery, Scottie’s On The River, NewTerra Compost, Alter Eco Farms, The Proper Pup, Awaken Travels, and Chattanooga Whiskey.
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://bit.ly/3NLVaIv 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.

Named one of Holler’s “10 Country Artists You Need to Know,” Bella Lam brings her high-energy show to the New York Pizza Department in Lakesite on Saturday, April 4.

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.

The superfood franchise marks April 6 with a two-hour in-store event, offering app loyalty members a complimentary regular bowl.

Behold! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett is coming to the Chattanooga Public Library.

Don’t miss your chance to visit with Mac on the 4th Floor of the Downtown Library as he shares his passion for picture books with children and adults alike! On his nationwide tour as national ambassador, Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant, joyful, and inspiring about this quintessential American art form.

Our friends from The Book & Cover bookstore will be here selling books if you’d like to purchase one for Mac Barnett to sign after the event.

Register for this FREE event at https://chattlibrary.org/event/macbarnett/!

The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is an initiative of the Library of Congress, in partnership with Every Child a Reader.

Presented by Randy Patton, “Tufted Textiles Take the Floor” will examine the early history of carpet manufacturing in the Dalton area, focusing on the development of tufting machine technology, the changes in the national marketplace that facilitated the rise of tufted carpeting.

Randy Patton was born in Dalton, Georgia, and attended Dalton State College before receiving his BA from University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and his MA (1985) and PhD (1990) in History from the University Of Georgia. He is the author of Carpet Capital: The Rise of a New South Industry (1999); Shaw Industries: A History (2003); Working for Equality : The Narrative of Harry Hudson (2015); Lockheed, Atlanta, and the Struggle for Racial Integration (2019); and numerous scholarly articles. He currently holds the Shaw Industries Distinguished Chair in History at Kennesaw State University, where he has taught since 1993.

This event is free and open to the public.

We are pleased to announce that the 2nd International Conference on Stem Cells, Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering will be held on April 13-15, 2026 in Paris, France.
This would be one of the leading conferences in the fields of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. The conference aims to gather scholars from all over the world to present the latest research outcomes and advances in relevant fields and provides an ideal environment for making new scientific collaborations.
The conference will be organized based on the theme of stem cell innovations in regenerative medications.
Join renowned leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore the latest advancements and future directions in stem cell science. This event brings together top experts, distinguished delegates, and passionate students for impactful discussions and invaluable networking opportunities. Be part of the conversations shaping the future of regenerative medicine.
We look forward to welcoming you to Paris for an unforgettable experience at the International Conference on Stem Cells, Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering!
Sincerely,
R Gayathri | Conference Secretary
STEMCELL-2026

A free, three-part gardening series will begin on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the South Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4605 Redlands Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

The first part on April 13th will focus on the basics of gardening and why attendees should grow their own food.

The second part on June 22 at 6 pm will focus on raised bed gardening.

The third part on July 13th at 6 pm will focus on fall gardening and extending the growing season.

The series will be facilitated by Gabriel McClover, chair of the Adventist Agricultural Association. A complimentary copy of the book “Every day Gardener” will be provided to participants who attend all three sessions of the gardening series, while supplies last.

The workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register online at southbaysda.org/health.

The event is sponsored by the South Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church to encourage community residents to live healthier lives through exercise, plenty of sunshine, spiritual growth, and a vegetarian, plant-based, whole foods diet.

Benjamin M. Friedman, distinguished economist, government advisor, academic administrator, and William Joseph Maier Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, will be delivering a lecture on the relationship between religion and the rise of capitalism. The author of seventeen books, Dr. Friedman's research focuses on macroeconomics and the origins and ongoing interplay between economic policy and moral philosophy and religion.

This lecture is sponsored by the LeRoy A. Martin Professorship of Religious Studies and the department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

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