We are about to fill you in on everything we know about music in Chattanooga. This is certainly a broad topic but we will do our best to cover the full scene in this post.
To get the ball rolling we will discuss the best musical instrument stores in Chattanooga. There will be separate lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.
Obviously there will be some crossover in those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
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Up next we will get into where to go for quality instrument repair near you. Some of you may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
The best music lessons for kids or adults will get a shout out. And then there will be some local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues around town. There are also many bars and restaurants that have live music here as well.
And our final section will get into the best festivals on the Chattanooga music calendar. Stick around until the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pinned on it. For more on where to make or listen to great tunes around the Southeast check out that link.
Musical Instrument Stores In Chattanooga
When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Chattanooga head to:
- Mountain Music at Highland Plaza Shopping Center
- Giant Steps Music Corporation at 3841 Hixson Pike
- Fiddlers Anonymous at 909 Lafayette Rd
Giant Steps is one of the oldest band and orchestra stores near you and has been serving the community for almost 40 years. Repairs, new and used instruments, woodwind reeds, and a variety of additional accessories are all available.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Picker’s Exchange at 4316 Ringgold Rd
- Guitar Center at 2200 Hamilton Pl Blvd
- Folk Music Store at 3411 Dayton Blvd #4626
- Hot Rod’s Guitar Shop at 6921 Middle Valley Rd #107a
The Picker’s Exchange is a musician-owned guitar, bass, and accessory business. They aspire to be the greatest source for all your stringed instrument needs whether you’re seeking new or old gear, repairs, or training.
The world’s largest range of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussion, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more can be found at Guitar Center.
Mandolins, resonator guitars, banjos, violins, harmonicas, ukuleles, upright basses, autoharps, and more instruments are available at the Folk Music Store.
Other places that we have mentioned throughout the post that are great places to buy guitars are Mountain Music and Giant Steps Music Corporation.
Instrument Repair
You can get quality instrument repairs at:
- Consistent C Instrument Repair at 3801 Dayton Blvd
- Sims Custom Shop at 4243 Green Shanty Rd
Sims Custom Shop specializes in guitar painting, refurbishing, and custom constructed guitars. Since 2001 they have repaired nearly 3,000 instruments in your area.
Consistent C Instrument Repair specializes in the repair of all types of wind instruments including brass and woodwind.
A couple of other places that we have mentioned throughout the post that are great places for instrument repair are Giant Steps Music Corporation and Fiddlers Anonymous.
Music Lessons
You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons at:
- Insane Rhythm Music Lessons at 4706 Brainerd Rd #110
- Greg Nipp’s Guitar Instruction at 4316 Ringgold Rd
- Ridgedale School of Fine Arts at 1831 Hickory Valley Rd
Insane Rhythm Music Lessons is a group of extremely accomplished and entertaining music professors. Drums, guitar, voice, piano, ukulele, song writing and production, music theory tutoring, and percussion lessons are now available.
Greg Nipp’s Guitar Instruction provides private local guitar, bass, voice, and drum lessons.
We mentioned Mountain Music, Giant Steps Music Corporation, and Fiddlers Anonymous in the top music stores list but they are also great places to take lessons.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite stores for music lovers in your area with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Chad’s Records at 40 Frazier Ave
- For the Record at 412 Northgate Mall Dr
- Yellow Racket Records at 2311 E Main St
Chattanooga Live Music Venues
These Chattanooga live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Songbirds at 35 Station St
- Nightfall Concert Series at 850 Market St
- The Signal at 21 Choo Choo Ave
- The Woodshop at 5500 St Elmo Ave
The Woodshop is a small music and events facility in the local area. The location hosts live music concerts, pop-up art displays, corner markets, and other community events on a monthly basis.
Restaurants With Live Music
These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:
- Feed Table and Tavern at 201 W Main St
- Flying Squirrel at 55 Johnson St
- Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant at 2 W Aquarium Wy
Feed Table and Tavern offers something for everyone while specializing in farm to table favorites with a distinctive twist. There’s a full bar, a covered patio, some of the best live music near you, and a kid’s game room.
Puckett’s has made a name for itself through sponsoring local musical artists and offering traditional Southern fare. They want you to recall authentic comfort cuisine staples like their famous slow-smoked BBQ served in a relaxed ambiance.
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Hifi Clyde’s Chattanooga at 122 W Main St
- Tremont Tavern at 1203 Hixson Pike 1203 Hixson Pike
- The Brew & Cue at 5017 Rossville Blvd
- The Tap House at 3800 St Elmo Ave #114
Pool, darts, live local music, karaoke, food, sports, and a full bar with liquor and beer are just some of the activities available at The Brew & Cue.
Music Festivals
The Riverbend Festival at 200 Riverfront Pkwy goes down at the start of each summer and is a can’t miss event for any music lovers in your area.
You may also be interested in reading about:
- Record Shops In Atlanta
- Record Shops In Nashville
- Record Shops In Birmingham
- Record Shops In Knoxville
Enjoy The Chattanooga Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover the topic as well as we could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD & record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post. No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Chattanooga we hope you enjoy yourself.
