The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Def Leppard's 'Hysteria'
When
Sep 19 · 7:30 PM
Where
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Food Truck Events in Chattanooga, TN
13
Live events
5
Event types
Weekly
Updated
Chattanooga has 13 live food truck events including farmers markets, festivals, and community gatherings. Browse opportunities below.
Event Types in Chattanooga
- sports5
- concert3
- crowd2
- rally2
- market1
Chattanooga Moccasins Football vs. Wofford College Terriers Football
When
Sep 19
Where
Finley Stadium Davenport Field
NCAAWVB: Wofford Terriers at Chattanooga Mocs - Sep 25
When
Match time TBA
Where
Maclellan Gym
NCAAWVB: Wofford Terriers at Chattanooga Mocs - Sep 26
When
Match time TBA
Where
Maclellan Gym
Chattanooga Market Fall Festival
When
11 AM - 4 PM
Where
First Horizon Pavilion
Food Truck Friday: Harvest Street Eats
When
Fri, Oct 2 · 11:00 AM
Where
Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga
Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
NCAAWVB: East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Chattanooga Mocs
When
Times TBA
Where
Maclellan Gym
NCAAWVB: Western Carolina Catamounts at Chattanooga Mocs
When
Times TBA
Where
Maclellan Gym
Billy Strings
When
doors TBA
Where
Tivoli Theatre
NCAAWVB: Mercer Bears at Chattanooga Mocs
When
Times TBA
Where
Maclellan Gym
Food Truck Friday: Thanks and Giving
When
Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM
Where
Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga
Mannheim Steamroller - Christmas Tour 2026
When
Showtime TBA
Where
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Chattanooga context and market information
Chattanooga's food-truck-event scene is anchored by Public Markets' Chattanooga Market system plus smaller neighborhood markets. The main Chattanooga Market calendar includes Sunday market days at the First Horizon Pavilion, Wednesday Erlanger Market listings with artisan food and a featured food truck, Thursday Foundries District market dates, and Saturday River Market dates. Public Markets' 2026 vendor portal says farm and food-artisan applicants, including food trucks, receive top priority. The live StreetLegal feed also includes Main St Farmers Market, Ooltewah Farmers Market, Affinity 42, Northside, St. Albans Hixson, and Scenic City maker or vendor markets, so operators should verify the specific organizer's food category, insurance, health permit, and load-in rules before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Chattanooga market system has the clearest food-truck path?
The Chattanooga Market/Public Markets system is the clearest starting point. Its 2026 vendor portal says farm and food-artisan applicants, including food trucks, receive top priority, and its calendar lists recurring Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday market programs.
How often does Main St Farmers Market run?
Main St Farmers Market says it opens every Wednesday at 4pm year-round, 52 times a year, at W. 20th Street and Chestnut Street. It describes vendors as food-focused and generally within 100 miles of downtown Chattanooga.
What permits do Chattanooga food trucks need for public property?
Chattanooga says applicants need required certifications and approvals from the Fire Department, Hamilton County, Hamilton County Health Department, and/or the State of Tennessee before the City Treasurer processes the Mobile Food Unit permit. The city application fee is $50.
What does Chattanooga Market require from food trucks?
Its vendor handbook points food trucks, trailers, and carts to Mobile Unit permits, says the market works with food and health inspectors, and lists a minimum $1 million liability insurance policy with Public Markets, Inc. named as insured.
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