Memorial Day marks the “unofficial” start of summer, and with it come some fun events in the Scenic City. Check out our lists of races, fireworks, and family fun for everyone this Memorial Day!
Chattanooga Area Memorial Day Events
Chattanooga Chase: The 59th Running of the Chattanooga Chase Road Race presented by Fast Break Athletics will take place on Monday, May 25th, 2026 at Riverview Park in Chattanooga, TN. The 8K Race will start at 9am and the block party starts at 10am.
1890 Days Jamboree: A small-town street festival Friday evening and Saturday every Memorial Day weekend in Historic Downtown Ringgold, GA. Just a few minutes south of Chattanooga on I-75, this two-day event takes place Friday evening 5:30pm to 10pm and all-day Saturday from 9am to 10pm in historic downtown Ringgold, GA. Visitors will enjoy food, arts, and crafts vendors, live music on multiple stages, a parade, classic car show, a fireworks display Saturday night and much more. Admission is FREE and all events are family friendly.
The Chattanooga Market is celebrating the holiday with the Chattanooga Beer Fest on Saturday and the Street Food Festival on Sunday.
Memorial Day Brunch is happening at STIR on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10am!
Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony will be hosted by the VA at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11am.
Happy Memorial Day, Chattanooga!
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