Chattanooga’s Newest Festival Announced

Chattanooga Tourism Co. reveals a new multi-day music festival set to start this year.

Chattanooga Tourism Co., in collaboration with the State of Tennessee, is set to unveil a new multi-day music festival in Chattanooga. The event aims to enrich the city’s cultural landscape and drive economic growth over the next three years. The announcement will take place on Monday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller Plaza Stage, located at 850 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402.

Speakers at the unveiling event will include Barry White, President and CEO of Chattanooga Tourism Co.; Donna Elle Harrison, Director of Cultural Tourism, Chattanooga Tourism Co.; Commissioner Mark Ezell from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development; Representative Patsy Hazlewood from Tennessee House District 27; Senator Bo Watson from Tennessee Senate District 11; Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp; Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly; Jonathan Susman from SoundCorps; and representatives from leading festival organizations. A Music Hall of Fame inductee will also make remarks. The event will feature live music and provide details on the festival’s anticipated economic and cultural impacts.

The Chattanooga Tourism Co. is the official destination marketing organization for Hamilton County. Its mission is to sustainably increase visitation and connect guests with authentic Chattanooga experiences, thereby strengthening the local economy and enriching the community. Hamilton County attracts over 15 million visitors annually, contributing $65 million in local taxes, which saves each resident household $1,138 in taxes and supports more than 30,000 jobs. For more information, visit VisitChattanooga.com.

Media representatives are invited to attend and are requested to RSVP to Hannah Hammon, Public Relations Manager, at hannah@chattanoogatourism.com.

For more information about the Chattanooga Tourism Co., visit About the Chattanooga Tourism Co..

MEDIA CONTACT:

Hannah Hammon

Public Relations Manager

Cell: 256-996-5788

hannah@chattanoogatourism.com

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