April 2024 - April 2025
TVFCU Free Thursday
First Thursday of Every Month
TVFCU Free Thursdays at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center
Get ready to enjoy a year of excitement at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center with TVFCU FREE THURSDAYS!
Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with rich history and cultural heritage. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors along for an unforgettable experience. See you at TVFCU FREE THURSDAYS!
Location: 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Dates/Times:
April 4, 2024
May 2, 2024
June 6, 2024
**The Bessie Smith Cultural Center will be closed on July 4. Therefore, July does not have a TVFCU Free Thursday event**
August 1, 2024
September 5, 2024
October 3, 2024
November 7, 2024
Decemeber 5, 2024
January 2, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
All events are from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
First Friday of every month
Food Truck Friday
LAUNCH Chattanooga, a nonprofit supporting underserved entrepreneurs, and TVFCU are working together to host fun lunchtime events for the community!
Food trucks from LAUNCH's KIC (Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga) will be set up. Check out the Kitchen Incubator's Facebook page for updates.
Location: 5704 Marlin Rd Chattanooga, TN 37411
Dates/Times:
April 5, 2024
May 3, 2024
June 7, 2024
July 5, 2024
August 2, 2024
September 6, 2024
October 4, 2024
November 1, 2024
All events from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
April 23, 2024
88th TVFCU Annual Meeting
88th Annual Meeting
Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: TVFCU Southside Branch, 125 W 20th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408/ 2nd Floor of the branch.
April 26 - 27th, 2024
BBQ, Boogie and Blues Festival
April 26-27, 2024
The aroma of mouthwatering BBQ will soon fill the air in Calhoun, Georgia. TVFCU is the top sponsor for the BBQ, Boogie and Blues Festival is held annually on the last weekend in April. The nationally sanctioned barbecue competition is the festival's main event, but it also features family-friendly activities, craft vendors, and live entertainment!
Location:
Downtown Calhoun Georgia
109 S King Street
Festivities run from 6-10PM on Friday and 10AM-10PM on Saturday.
May 1, 2024
Arts Build Periscope CHA
TVFCU and ArtsBuild have partnered to bring the Periscope program to Chattanooga. The year-long intensive helps artists see their craft through an entreprenurial lens and concludes with a pitch competition.
Periscope CHA Pitch Night + Artist Entrepreneur Showcase
Wednesday, May 1st, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
R.I.S.E Chattanooga
2901 Taylor Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408
Monday, April 29 - Wednesday, May 3
Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week (CEW)
The inaugural Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week (CEW), presented by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union and the Chattanooga Business Resource Collective (BRC), includes a (free) three-day conference at the Finley Stadium Ultra Club, and other partner events throughout the week. The conference will include networking opportunities, breakout sessions, panel discussions, a live podcast recording, roundtable events, and a co-working zone in the Press Box.
Please register below. The rest of the week will include partnership events such as the Chamber Small Business Awards, ArtsBuild Periscope Pitch Competition, 7th Annual TVFCU Idea Leap Pitch Competition, HiveThink Coffee Break, Kitchen Incubator Chattanooga (KIC) Food Truck Friday, and more!
April 27 - May 18, 2024
Tennessee Strawberry Festival
TVFCU is proud to be a gold sponsor and a special event sponsor for the Tennessee Strawberry Festival! Get ready for an action-packed week filled with non-stop family fun! Brace yourselves as we help kick off the excitement with Monday Night Kids' Night, sponsored by us! From thrilling games to creative crafts, there's something for every child to enjoy. Don't miss out on this epic adventure where the fun never stops.
Location: Various spots in Dayton, TN
Dates: April 27 to May 18, 2024
Times: Varying each day
Come say 'Hi' to TVFCU on Monday Night!
Kids' Night
Monday, May 6
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
See website for details: https://tnstrawberryfestival.com/festival-info/schedule-of-events/
April 29, 2024
Idea Leap Grant Northwest Georgia Area Pitch Competition
Join us for the Idea Leap Grant Northwest Georgia Area Pitch Night and Reception hosted by the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce.
Pitch Competition
- Monday, April 29, 2024
- 6-8 p.m.
- Harris Arts Center (212 S. Wall Street, Calhoun, GA)
- Kasey Carpenter, member of the Georgia House of Representatives and local small business owner, will serve as keynote speaker
Reception preceding the pitch night hosted by the Dalton Innovation Accelerator
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023
- 5-6 p.m.
- Burr Park (101 S Hamilton St.)
- Hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music and networking
April 30, 2024
Idea Leap Grant Ocoee Region Pitch Night
Join us for the Idea Leap Grant Ocoee Region Pitch Night and Reception hosted by Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce.
Pitch Competition
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- 6-8 p.m.
- PIE Center (2337 Parket St. NE)
- Roger Pickett, President at Murmaid Mattress, Inc., will serve as keynote speaker
Reception preceding the pitch night hosted by the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- 5-6 p.m.
- PIE Center (2337 Parket St. NE)
- Hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music and networking
May 2, 2024
Idea Leap Grant Chattanooga Area Chambliss Startup Social and Pitch Competition
Luncheon: The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Avenue, Chattanooga, TN
- Idea Leap luncheon featuring keynote speaker Karen Hutton, Founder/CEO - Hutton (RSVP required) 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pitch Night: The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN
- Chambliss Startup Social/ 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
- Idea Leap Grant Pitch Competition/ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
May 18, 2024
Down Home Days
TVFCU proudly presents the 50th Annual Down Home Days Festival in Chickamauga, Georgia!
Join us for a day filled with live music, parades, dancing, arts & crafts, and delicious food vendors. It's the perfect outing for friends and family to enjoy together!
Save the date and come make unforgettable memories with us at the Down Home Days Festival. See you there!
Location: 200 Gordon St, Chickamauga, GA 30707
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: All day starting at 9:00 am
May 24 - May 26, 2024
Fairy & Folk Fesitival
Gear up for an enchanting adventure during the last weekend of May, courtesy of the Chattanooga Audubon Society! Get ready to unleash your inner architect at the Fairy and Folk Festival, starring the legendary fairy-house building contest! But that's not all – immerse yourself in a magical wonderland filled with vendors, food trucks, and an array of fairy-themed games and crafts that will spark your imagination! And hold onto your wings, because TVFCU will have a surprise (picture worthy) spot!
For more information, please click here to visit the Chattanooga Audubon Society website.
Location: 900 N Sanctuary Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
Date/Time:
Friday, May 24
Saturday, May 25
Sunday, May 26
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day
May 27 - August 31, 2024
TVFCU Riverfront Nights
TVFCU proudly announces its title sponsorship of "Fourteen Saturdays of Summer", the TVFCU Riverfront Nights, Free Summer Music Series.
Join us at Ross's Landing from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend in 2024 for FREE live music under the stars, featuring some of the area's most vibrant and talented artists.
Bring your chairs, blankets and leashed pets, and arrive early to secure your spot. Indulge in the delightful atmosphere as concession and drink sales start at 6:00 pm, leading up to the musical festivities that kick off at 7:00 pm. The night will wrap up by 10:00 pm. Food and beverages are available for purchase through on-site vendors, ensuring a fantastic evening of music, community, and fun.
Location:
Ross's Landing
201 Riverfront Parkway
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Dates/Times:
7pm to 10 pm
May 2024: 5/25
June 2024: 6/01, 6/08, 6/15, 6/29
July 2024: 7/06, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27
August 2024: 8/03, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31