ARTS
AREA 61 GALLERY -- 721 Broad St., Suite 100. "Soaring" by Erica Moreland, through Sept. 30. Artist reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6. area61gallery.com
ART SUNDAY -- King Caldwell Park, 1004 S. Broad St., Scottsboro, Ala. Scottsboro Three Arts Club's 51st annual event with juried works by 100+ artists and crafters, music, children's activities, photography contest, food vendors, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 1. $2-$3. Proceeds fund community and educational projects. scottsborothreeartsclub.com
THE ARTS CENTER -- 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. "Black & White" by Jerry Hagman and "View Prospectus," juried open show by regional artists, Sept. 9-Oct. 18. Opening reception for both and awards ceremony for "View Prospectus," 5 p.m. Sept. 20. athensartscouncil.org
AVA GALLERY -- 30 Frazier Ave. Association for Visual Arts juried member show, through Sept. 20. avarts.org
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY -- 1001 Broad St. (third floor). "The Impressions," a Songbirds Foundation exhibit about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group that included Chattanooga natives Fred Cash and Sam Gooden, through June 28. chattlibrary.org
(READ MORE: Decades after launching career in Chattanooga, The Impressions get sign on statewide trail of musical heritage)
CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD VISITOR CENTER -- 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. "Mark Thrash -- Local Legend, Civil Rights After the Civil War," Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park display of artifacts of the former slave and U.S. War Department employee. nps.gov/chch
CLEARSTORY ARTS -- 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. clearstoryarts.com
-- Sept. 6-28: "Metamorphosis." Opening reception, with open studios, mini market and live demos, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6.
-- Through Sept. 10: Open call for "Inktober" (show dates Oct. 4-26).
EXUM GALLERY -- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Forty new works by Ann Nichols, Sept. 6-Oct. 27. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 6. stpaulschatt.org
FRANKLIN COUNTY ARTS GUILD -- The Artisan Depot, 204 E. Cumberland St., Cowan, Tenn. "Impermanence," member show by Nancy Wallace and J. Denise Miller, through Sept. 1. "All Things Paper," through Sept. 29. franklincoarts.org
GALLERY AT BLACKWELL -- 71 Eastgate Loop. Photographic Society of Chattanooga's autumn show, Sept. 6-Dec. 6. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6. chattanoogaphoto.org
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART -- 10 Bluff View. huntermuseum.org
-- Through Sept. 2: Temporary exhibit, "Art Deco Glass From the David Huchthausen Collection." Regular admission: $20 nonmember adults.
-- Sept. 5: Throwback Thursday, with free admission to permanent collection, 4-8 p.m. Vision + Verse program, 6-7 p.m., uses poetry and dance to highlight new contemporary works that explore themes of motherhood.
IN-TOWN GALLERY -- 26A Frazier Ave. "In-Town Gallery 50th Anniversary Celebration," featuring works by current members and a retrospective wall dedicated to the art of past members. Sept. 3-30. Reception honoring past and present members, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20. Anniversary event, with music, food, poetry readings and performance art themed to 1974, Sept. 21. intowngallery.com
MUSEUM CENTER AT FIVE POINTS -- 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. "Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist," through Oct. 1. museumcenter.org
RIVER GALLERY -- 400 E. Second St. Works by Margaret Dyer and Pat Magers, Sept. 1-30. Painting demo with Margaret Dyer, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 7. river-gallery.com
RUBY FALLS -- 1720 S. Scenic Highway. "Celebrating 95 Years of Wonder" history exhibit, with rare photos, vintage postcards and newspaper articles, through Oct. 20. Free with attraction tickets: $17-$40 (must buy online). rubyfalls.com
STOVEWORKS -- 1250 E. 13th St. stoveworks.org
-- Through Sept. 28: Number: Inc's "Art of the South."
-- Through Nov. 9: "Reanimator."
-- Sept. 7-27: Works by Justin Wayne Butts. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 7.
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM -- 1 Broad St. Two dozen images of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore's Photo Ark, including species photographed on-site, through December. Included with regular admission: $30-$40. tnaqua.org
COMEDY
BARKING LEGS THEATER -- 1307 Dodds Ave. All About the Laughs presents Marvin Dixon, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 1 $27. barkinglegs.org
THE CAVERNS -- 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham, Tenn. Bill Burr and live taping of Dean Delray, 6 p.m. (sold out) and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 8 (all times Central). $78. thecaverns.com
THE COMEDY CATCH -- 29 Station St. thecomedycatch.com
› Sept. 1: Nick Murphy, 7 p.m. Sunday (final show). $15-$20.
› Sept. 4: Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. $7.
› Sept. 5: Ricky Mokel, special engagement, 7 p.m. $20-$30.
› Sept. 6-7: Henry Sir, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $19-$24.
MUSIC
BARRELHOUSE BALLROOM -- 1501 Long St. barrelhouseballroom.com
› Sept. 2: Grateful Dead Monday featuring Chants in the Void, 7:30 p.m. $15.
› Sept. 6: Boy Named Banjo, 8 p.m. $17-$20.
› Sept. 7: Chalk Dinosaur with KZ Wavy, 9 p.m. $15-$20.
BLUEGRASS & BLOOMS -- Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Bowman Cemetery Road, Soddy-Daisy. Music for dancing by the Appalachian Stringband, 6 p.m. Sept. 6. $10. flattopmountainfarm.com
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS -- 3067 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Two hours of Latin music, dancing, food and games, followed by livestream watch party for the Tabernacle Choir's "Songs of Hope" world tour, 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Free admission. 423-521-0309
DON EAVES HERITAGE HOUSE -- 1428 Jenkins Road. The Autumn Acoustic Concert, round-robin show featuring Teni Rane, Anthony Quails, Coby Walker and host Jeff Hoffinger, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 5. Free. facebook.com/HeritageHouseArtsandCivicCenterinEastBrainerd
LEVITT BLOC CHATTANOOGA MUSIC SERIES -- Series of culturally diverse concerts in a different neighborhood venue each week. Free. risecha.org
-- Sept. 1: Peter Collins, 2-6 p.m. at Rise Chattanooga, 2901 Taylor St.
-- Sept. 8: Moonchild, 2-6 p.m. at Miller Park, 928 Market St.
SCENIC CITY CHORALE -- Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Nonprofit regional community mixed chorus begins 60th year with open rehearsal, with refreshments, for past, current and potential members, 10 a.m. Sept. 3. Must be able to read music and have desire to sing choral music. $25 annual dues. Email: Sceniccitychorale123@gmail.com.
SONGBIRDS -- 206 W. Main St. songbirdsfoundation.org
› Sept. 5: Daniel Champagne, 7 p.m. $25-$30.
› Sept. 6: Citizens, 7 p.m. $18-$55.
› Sept. 8: Alison Brown, 7 p.m. $38-$55.
TENNESSEE VALLEY THEATRE -- 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. The Servants Quartet, 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Free; donations welcome. tennesseevalleytheatre.com
WALKER THEATRE -- 399 McCallie Ave. Pam Tillis, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7. $23-$89. tivolichattanooga.com
OUT & ABOUT
BATTLE OF THE FOOD TRUCKS FESTIVAL -- Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Vendor shopping, entertainment, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train rides, voting for best food truck in attendance (one vote per admission ticket), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 1 (last day). $5 (buy more tickets for more votes). touchtheskyevents.com
CHATTANOOGA MARKET -- First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
› Sept. 1: Fall Food Truck Rally, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. With music by Andru Jamison at 12:30 p.m. and Bryanna Fuquea at 2 p.m.
› Sept. 8: Patriot Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. With music by Magic Birds at 12:30 p.m. and Ryan Oyer at 2 p.m.
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET -- Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Local artists, crafters and food artisans, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays through October. Free admission. chattanoogamarket.com
CHATTANOOGA ZOO -- 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Blood drive for Blood Assurance outside main entrance, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 2. Donors receive free zoo ticket (good any day except special events) and $20 gift card (sent via email). Register: chattzoo.org
EXOTIC PET EXPO -- Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Includes vendors with reptiles, small mammals and parrots, plus feeders and other pet supplies, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8. $10. facebook.com/jacksontnbirdfair
FAIRYTALE FALL BALL -- Collegedale Commons, 4750 Swinyar Drive. Registration opens Sept. 8 for Sept. 22 event for boys and girls ages 2-10 to interact with fairy-tale characters, take photos, make crafts and ride in a horse-drawn carriage. $20-$50. collegedaleparksandrec.com
THE FALL MARKET -- Cambridge Square, 9453 Bradmore Lane, Ooltewah. Live music, vendors, food and beer, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 7. charlottegraceevents.com
FALL MARKET AT THE GREENWAY -- Greenway Park & Pavilion, 755 Raider Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. More than 150 craft and commercial vendors, food trucks, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train rides, live entertainment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 8. Free admission. touchtheskyevents.com
FINDING FREEDOM BANQUET -- Abba's House, 5208 Hixson Pike. Friends House Ministries Inc. celebrates five years as a Christ-centered ministry for men seeking freedom from addiction, with musical guest Ben Fuller, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 5. $125. friendshouseministries.com
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY - CHATTANOOGA -- Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga, 5704 Marlin Road. Monthly gathering features hot dog competition, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 6. Prices vary by truck. Email: kic@launchchattanooga.org
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY - RED BANK -- 3817 Redding Road. Six food trucks and free live music, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6. Bring your own seating. redbanktn.gov
GOLD-MEDAL PARADE -- Vine Street from Lindsey Street to Chamberlain Field at UTC, 615 McCallie Ave. Parade honoring Chattanooga native and UTC senior Olivia Reeves, who won Olympic gold in weightlifting for the United States, 5:45 p.m. Sept. 3. Followed by ceremony with Mayor Tim Kelly to present her a key to the city. 423-425-4662
(READ MORE: Chattanooga to throw parade for Olympic champ Olivia Reeves)
LABOR DAY AT THE POST -- 6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Community event, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 2, includes market vendors, food trucks, classic car show, music, comedy and magic by local acts, kicked off at 11 a.m. by James Rogers and headlined at 6 p.m. by The Kentucky Headhunters. Free admission. letsgoforto.com
LABOR DAY IN THE PARK -- Section Park, 72 Dutton Road, Section, Ala. Music, cornhole, bingo, car show, food vendors, free children's games, pony rides and inflatables, silent auction, bicycle giveaway, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. CDT Sept. 2. Free admission. facebook.com/townofsection
LABOR DAY ON SIGNAL MOUNTAIN -- Althaus Park, 809 James Blvd. Signal Mountain Lions Club's annual picnic features barbecue pork (with sides or in bulk), hamburgers and hot dogs, plus children's activities and music, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 2. Prize raffle at 1 p.m. Free admission. smtnlions.org
LABOR DAY PICNIC -- Camp Columbus, 8601 Camp Columbus Road. Benefit for Knights of Columbus includes food, carnival games, charity raffle and yard sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 2. Free admission; fees for food and some activities. 423-842-7011
LANTERN TOURS: GHOST WALK EDITION -- Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Special-edition, after-hours tours by the light of handheld lanterns feature ghost stories from the 95-year history of the cave and other Chattanooga sites, 10:15 p.m. Sept. 8-Oct. 31 (select nights). $40. Must reserve online in advance. rubyfalls.com
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY -- 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. Summer volunteer opportunities including removing invasives and managing garden, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, at 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike. lookoutmountain conservancy.org
MOUNTAINEER FOLK FESTIVAL -- Fall Creek Falls State Park, 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. Handmade crafts, storytelling, folk culture exhibits, pioneer skills demonstrations, food, hiking, traditional music on two stages, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8 (all times Central). Free; donations welcome. tnstateparks.com
MOUNTAINTOP SUMMERS -- Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga. Roam With the Gnomes activities, animal education shows, through Sept. 2. $19-$32 ($5 more at gate). seerockcity.com
NOOGA HUNGER WALK RUN -- Ross's Landing Park, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Inaugural benefit for Chattanooga Area Food Bank is casual 5K to raise money for and awareness of food insecurity in the area, 2 p.m. Sept. 8 (registration starts at noon). $30. chattfoodbank.org
NOOGA SPLASH -- Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle, Hixson. All-ages floating water park with obstacle course, through Sept. 28. $22 and up. noogasplash.com
NOOGA WING & CRAFT BEER WEEK -- Area restaurants offer $8 wing and $5 craft beer specials, through Sept. 1. noogawingweek.com
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NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL FAIR -- Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds, 1060 Liberty Road SW, Calhoun, Ga. Nightly concerts, livestock show, pageants, school band performances, animal exhibit, Wallenda circus shows, comedy circus, thrill and magic shows, carnival midway, opening at 5 p.m. daily Sept. 6-14. Grand parade through downtown Calhoun, 11 a.m. Sept. 7. $5 gate fee, $30 unlimited carnival rides. northwestgeorgiaregionalfair.com
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE HABITAT CELEBRATION -- Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave. Celebration of National Wildlife Federation certification of Signal Mountain (37377) as a community wildlife habitat, with plant giveaways, visit with red-shouldered hawk and recognition of property owners whose land is so designated, 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 7. Free.
TVRM FOUNDERS DAYS -- Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. Celebration of six decades of railroad preservation, with extra excursions, locomotive and equipment displays, "Steam in the Valley" photo exhibit, military encampment and demonstrations, blacksmiths, model railroad display by Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders, extra excursions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7. tvrail.com
WINE DINNER -- The Read House, 107 W. M.L. King Blvd. Five-course meal with pairings of premium wine from Duckhorn Vineyards, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 5. $150. thereadhousehotel.com
SPORTS
CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB -- Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. MLS Next Pro League men's professional soccer team. $19 and up. chattanoogafc.com
-- Sept. 1: vs. Atlanta United 2, 7 p.m. Special guest is Olympic gold medalist Olivia Reeves of Chattanooga; fireworks finale.
-- Sept. 8: vs. Columbus, 3 p.m.
CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS -- AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Double-A affiliate of Cincinnati Reds vs. Birmingham Barons, 2:15 p.m. Sept. 1 (last game in home series). Promotions: Dogs at the Diamond (pooch passes $7), free ticket with donation to Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Catch on the Field; Kids Run the Bases. $8 and up (discounts for children and seniors). milb.com/chattanooga
(READ MORE: Hixson's Olivia Reeves wins first U.S. Olympic gold medal in weightlifting in 24 years)
CHATTANOOGA RED WOLVES -- CHI Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, East Ridge. USL League One men's professional soccer team vs. Forward Madison FC, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7. $17 and up. chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com
THEATER
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PLAYHOUSE -- 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn. ccplayhouse.com
› Through Sept. 8: "Grease." $19-$35.
› Through Oct. 10: "Unnecessary Farce." $19-$35.
THE SEED THEATRE -- Barking Legs Theatre, 1307 Dodds Ave. Premiere of Brianna Haley's "Cows on the Rings of Saturn," about found family, legacy and old age, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 7. $20. facebook.com/theseedtheatre
Find more events, and add your own, at timesfreepress.com/cnevents.
Contact Lisa Denton at ldenton@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6281.
Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / As is tradition, local favorite James Rogers will perform for Labor Day at the Post in Fort Oglethorpe on Sept. 2. He's first in the musical lineup, at 11 a.m., and The Kentucky Headhunters will headline at 6 p.m.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Local accolades keep coming for Olympic gold-medal weightlifter Olivia Reeves, a senior at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She'll be the guest of honor for the Chattanooga Football Club's match against Atlanta United on Sept. 1 at Finley Stadium. On Sept. 3, there'll be a parade in her honor on the UTC campus and she'll receive a key to the city.
