Noontunes 2026
Returning for another season on September 3, Noontunes will feature local musicians every week from 12pm - 1pm.
Hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors and the City of Chattanooga Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Noontunes offers residents, employees and neighbors an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, games, food trucks and much more as a part of the new series, “Take a Break”.
In addition to seeing the concerts in person, shows are later aired on WUTC 88.1FM.
Noontunes has been held since 2016 and features Chattanooga area based musicians. The program has supported over 50 musicians and invested $20,000+ in Chattanooga's local music economy.
2026 Sponsors include City of Chattanooga Office of Arts Culture and Creative Economy, Tennessee Arts Commission, First Horizon Bank, and Food City.
September 3: The ChattanooGuys
The ChattanooGuys is comprised of Delta blues musician Lon Eldridge, virtuoso Appalachian dulcimer player Butch Ross, and John Prine-inspired singer/songwriter Richard Daigle. The ChattanooGuys bring smiles to faces with original songs about a monkey and his victrola or a getaway by becoming a squirrel for a day or an instrumental of Stairway to Heaven which leaves an audience saying "I didn't think you could do that with a dulcimer."
September 10: Josh Driver
Born and raised on the TN/GA state line, Chattanooga's Josh Driver sings the kind of folk, blues, and country that tells a story. With acoustic guitar, harmonica, and lap steel in the mix, his songs trace a life lived in these hills and try to pass a little love along the way. Street-side, porch-style, and straight from the heart.
September 17: Synamon Townsend
Synamon Townsend is a Chattanooga-based vocalist whose sound lives at the intersection of soul, R&B, jazz, and timeless classics. An eclectic soul singer with a rich, expressive voice, Synamon brings warmth, emotion, and unmistakable personality to every performance. Rather than simply singing a song, she makes it her own, creating intimate musical moments that feel both familiar and beautifully unexpected.
September 24: The Briars
The Briars are a Chattanooga-based Americana duo featuring Jerris and Robert Lovett, each sharing lead and harmony vocals, and each on guitar and percussion. They have made live appearances across Chattanooga including at Fireside Outdoor Concert Series, Nightfall Concert Series, and WUTC’s “River City Sessions” and “Live at the Library.” Their first full length album, "Feet", showcases their abilities as writers and performers, and brings life and color to the different styles of their songs.