Melissa Lail – The Chattanooga Market

Chattanooga Market’s “Baketacular”

Melissa Lail — Tue, 28 May 2024 11:22:44 +0000

Highlighting the Best of Local Baking

Chattanooga Market’s Baketacular

Sunday, June 2nd, 11am-4pm

This Sunday, Chattanooga Market fans will be treated to an old fashioned cake walk with sweet prizes like locally made cupcakes and cookies. It’s all part of the day’s theme “Market Baketacular”, highlighting local bakers such as Bluff View Bakery, Smoky Mountain Sweets, The Sugar Shoppe, Federal Bake Shop and so many other bakeries and food artisans. The cake walk will happen both at 11:30am and 1:30pm at the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage. Signups are free—kids and adults can just walk-up to participate.

The season’s produce is coming in with fresh finds each week. Farmers have been bringing okra, lettuces, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and peaches and fresh flowers are in abundance as well. June and July and the known “sweet spot” for the growing season.

And with every Sunday Funday comes free, live music performances on the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage. This Sunday features Scenic City Sound from 12 noon – 3pm.

The Chattanooga River Market continues each Saturday 10am-5pm on the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza offering local arts and crafts as well as artisan foods. Visitors to this outdoor strolling Market can enjoy live music too, along with lunch from a local food truck. It’s a great opportunity to visit the renowned Tennessee Aquarium and make a full day outing out of it. Music for this Saturday, June 1st, is Maria Jordan from 12-3pm. Local favorite “I Love Tacos” will be the featured food truck for this Saturday.

Know Before You Go

Chattanooga Market
Sundays, 11am-4pm
Rain or Shine
No Pets Please
First Horizon Pavilion

Ice Cream Social—Sunday, June 4th

Melissa Lail — Tue, 30 May 2023 14:55:00 +0000

This Sunday, June 4th, the Chattanooga Market will be hosting Girls, Inc. for the annual Ice Cream Social at the First Horizon Pavilion from 11am-4pm. It’s a day that kids (and adults) look forward to each year, and the cause is certainly a worthwhile one to support. For the price of a $10 donation ticket, each attendee can enjoy generous samples of ice cream from five different local creameries. The participating ice cream shops this year are Ben & Jerry’s, Clumpies, Cold Stone Creamery, Ice Cream Show and Squirrel Rabbit Coffee Bar and Creamery. Each creamery will be scooping up their most popular flavor for Market patrons to enjoy. There will also be a vegan choice this year. One ticket gives folks a ballot to vote for their favorite creamery. It’s fun to enjoy scoops of ice cream while contributing to a great cause.

Taylor Hixson, Chief Development Officer at Girls, Inc. of Chattanooga says, “We are thrilled to host the Ice Cream Social fundraiser; it is a scrumptiously delightful way to support local Girls Inc. girls. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Chattanooga Market and our local businesses for their generous contributions, which ensure the success of the event. As we indulge in mouthwatering ice cream treats, our community unites to make a profound impact on the lives of these young girls. With the funds raised, we will be able to enhance our programs, create opportunities, and cultivate an environment that nurtures their potential. Together, we are building a brighter future for girls, one scoop at a time.”

PHOTOS FROM 2022 ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Live Music on the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage 6/4

12:30 Fresh Mind
2:00 Josh Wheeler

Chattanooga Beer Fest Returns, May 27th

Melissa Lail — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:59:04 +0000

Organizers of the Chattanooga Beer Fest have announced the 2023 date: Saturday, May 27th at the First Horizon Pavilion. The festival is a celebration of craft beer offering attendees unlimited samples from all participating brewers at one flat ticket price. It’s a great way to not only sample unique craft beers, but also an opportunity to talk directly with the brewers themselves. This celebration of craft beer brings together an abundance of local and regional breweries who are excited to offer their best and newest brews to festival attendees for a third year.

The 2023 Chattanooga Beer Fest is presented by Hutton & Smith Brewing Companythis year. Additional participants include Black Abbey (Nashville), Bold Rock (Charlotte, NC), Cherry Street Brewing (Chattanooga), Five Wits Brewing (Chattanooga), Highland Brewing (Asheville, NC), Gatlinburg Brewing Company, Monkey Town Brewing Company (Dayton), Naked River Brewing (Chattanooga), Odd Story Brewing (Chattanooga), Sycamore Brewing (Charlotte, NC), Tennessee Brew Works (Nashville), Wanderlinger Brewing (Chattanooga), Wiseacre Brewing (Memphis), and the Barley Mob Brewers Club (Chattanooga). Additional breweries are being confirmed, and will be updated periodically.

And, from title sponsor Hutton & Smith Brewery (Chattanooga), “We have an unbridled passion for the best drink in the world and are inspired by the desire to share the fruits of our labors with other thirsty souls. There’s nothing quite like a great craft brew, and we at Hutton & Smith are fanatically dedicated to the process so we can provide beer drinkers with a memorable tasting experience.” Additional sponsors include Chattanooga Market and Tri-Star Beverage.

For a third year, Chattanooga Beer Fest will host dozens of breweries from around the region. While the list is still being cultivated, breweries are being added every day and the current lineup can be viewed on ChattanoogaBeerFest.com. Each patron will receive a commemorative tasting glass to sample from all of the breweries. No tokens or additional funds are needed past the ticket price. Tickets are $48 in advance or $58 at the door, while available.

Adding to the festival, patrons can shop with a sampling of artists and makers from Chattanooga Market—several dozen. Local eats will be a part, as well, with two popular food trucks. Jonny Poppers (fantastic burgers) and I Love Tacos. Additional snacks and treats such as Freaky Funnels will be available too. Water and soft drink options will be onsite—organizers encourage participants to sample alcohol safely.

The music line-up for the event boasts FlashDrive an energetic, versatile, and talented 7-member cover band based out of Chattanooga, TN. With years of musical experience behind them, they enjoy entertaining audiences by playing Top 40 dance tunes from 10 different genres (classic rock, rock, pop, funk, disco, R&B, folk, indie, alternative, modern country) covering 7 decades of music.

A portion of the proceeds from Chattanooga Beer Fest will benefit the non-profit 501(c)(3), Chattanooga Market.

TICKETS: ChattanoogaBeerFest.com
Saturday, May 27th
First Horizon Pavilion

12pm – 3pm

*This is an Over 21 only event; a valid legal ID is required for admission.

TICKETS

Opening Weekend!!!

Melissa Lail — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:38:18 +0000

Opening Weekend is right around the corner! Saturday AND Sunday, April 29/30. We can’t wait to share Sunday Funday with you! Here’s some inside scoop: YES, we’ll have fresh strawberries for Opening Weekend.

Look for new vendors (typically outside), new food trucks (America Runs on Pizza, Greg’s Sandwich Works, Look-Out 4 Sliders, Chattatater to name a few)… and all of your friends. Because it’s going to be the place to be!

Live music on the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle stage for Opening Weekend:
Saturday: The TN Ruminators 12:30-1:30, New Grass Express 2-3
Sunday: Sweet Georgia Sound 12:30-3

Pro tips for shopping local with us:

Market hours are 10am-5pm on Saturday (opening weekend only) and 11am-4pm Sunday!
We are open rain or shine—The First Horizon Pavilion is Covered.

We’ll have totes for purchase to make your shopping easier.
Come hungry, we have tons of food + drink.

No Pets Please (we don’t want to have to turn you away).

Need directions? Click HERE

Sip TN Wine Festival: Wetting Your Whistle While Supporting Chattanooga Market

Melissa Lail — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:56:33 +0000

We’re excited to welcome a few repeating events in Chattanooga whose proceeds directly support our 501(c)(3), Chattanooga Market. It’s always a win win when you can enjoy a fun event and support your favorite Sunday Funday at the same time!

Scenic City Wings This Sunday, 10/23

Melissa Lail — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:05:40 +0000

Scenic City Wings

at Chattanooga Market This Sunday, October 23rd
11am – 4pm
First Horizon Pavilion

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

This Sunday, October 23rd, Chattanooga Market promises to be a little spicy, a little messy, but a whole lot of fun.   It’s the Scenic City Wing competition at Chattanooga Market – with five local eateries showing off their wing recipes. Patrons can sample the unique tastes of Chattanooga’s best wings in this blazing annual event and cast their vote for bragging rights of the Scenic City’s Best Wings of 2022. The event is presented by Chattanooga Market and all ticket sales will benefit the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. All of the participating restaurants will be cooking up chicken wings graciously donated by Koch Foods, making it all possible.

2022 Scenic City Wing Contestants:

A $15 ticket gets folks two wings from each of five restaurants. Importantly, the proceeds from this event will benefit the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Market patrons are invited to be a part of the solution to end hunger in our community. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank envisions a region where access to healthy food helps people move toward greater self-sufficiency, and where the Chattanooga Area Food Bank leads efforts to end hunger in our time.

Prior to COVID, the last Scenic City Wings competition was held in 2019…This year’s challenge has been long overdue since two restaurants have dominated both the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice for many years—1885 Grille and Feed Table and Tavern. Southside Social too will return with their amazing wings, vying for a trophy. But, two newcomers to Chattanooga are eagerly awaiting the chance to win Best Wings in Chattanooga—Party Fowl and Walk-Ons Bistreaux and Bar. Party Fowl, originating in Nashville, has a new location in Chattanooga at Hamilton Place. Walk-Ons—originating in Baton Rouge, Louisiana—is located downtown, Chattanooga near the Tennessee Aquarium. Both new restaurant General Managers and staff quickly jumped in to support the Chattanooga Food Bank and get involved in the Chattanooga area community.

Previous winner, 1885 Grille, boasts wings seasoned with fresh blended spices from Alchemy Spice—a company gaining their success from the early years at Chattanooga Market. 1885’s winning wings are featured daily at the St. Elmo location. Michael “Chops” Fulgham of 1885 Grill is looking forward to returning to the cook-off next weekend. “Our award-winning process starts with a marinade of ‘Proud to be American’ spice blend before being lightly battered, deep fried, and tossed in our special Carolina Gold Sauce.

It’s all happening at Chattanooga Market this Sunday, October 23rd from 11am-4pm. Tickets can be purchased at the event directly from the Chattanooga Area Food Bank tent. Tickets are $15 per person, which will get each patron ten wings total.

Live music on the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage 10/23:

12:30pm – Maria Jordania
2:00pm – Amber Fults

2019 Winners: People’s Choice Feed Table and Tavern and Judge’s Choice 1885 Grille