8 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Head of the Hooch Regatta

The Southeast's premier head race returns to Ross's Landing, with the best viewing spots listed on the Head of the Hooch website.

Saturday, November 7 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Ross's Landing, Downtown Chattanooga

Friendsgiving 2026

A fundraiser for Paw Paws Homeless Ministry starring The Tennessee Tramp and Janet Williams at The Comedy Catch.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St

Music & Nightlife

Wednesday Jazz: Bob Stagner & Friends

Percussionist Bob Stagner leads a quartet with Tony Tortora, Gordon Inman, and Kash Wright, with special guests expected.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 7:30 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue

Food & Drink

Brunch at the Daily Ration

A Sunday brunch hosted by the Chattanooga Yarncrafters knit and crochet group at the Daily Ration.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 AM · The Daily Ration

Dinner & Music Pop-Up at The Boneyard

A Sunday dinner and music pop-up featuring feature chef Vince Pellegri, owner and operator of Vinny's Mutual Aid Bakery, whose mission is to donate proceeds.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · The Boneyard

Arts & Culture

Musical Monday

The internet's favorite improv comedy band, Adult Musical Monday, brings its improvised musical comedy to The Comedy Catch.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St

Outdoors & Active

Lights Out Chattanooga

An astronomy outing hosted by the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga, TN.

Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00 PM

Ayurvedic Day Retreat: Rasa & Ojas

An Ayurvedic day retreat with @ayurvedawithalicia focused on rasa and ojas and nourishing the body.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Yoga Landing, Downtown Chattanooga