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Scenic Roots with Ray Bassett

For Riverfront Nights, A Full Summer Ahead Through America 250

By Ray Bassett

Published April 8, 2026 at 12:04 AM EDT

A view from the Tennessee River of a Riverfront Nights concert at Ross’ Landing in 2025.

This year’s lineup for Riverfront Nights in Chattanooga features a special concert on Saturday, July 4th celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

The free concert series returns to Ross’ Landing on Saturdays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend - with a one-week pause in August for River Games.

Mickey McCamish is with Friends of the Festival.

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