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Named TN Riverline's 2023 Event of the Year

CHATT TOWN COOL DOWN

Chattanooga’s End-of-Summer Riverside Celebration

Are you ready to fall in love with the great outdoors? Join us for a day of exploration, fun, and escape the summer heat and splash into refreshing and relaxing fun at the Chatt Town Cool Down Festival at Ross’s Landing!

Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or just starting to dip your toes into the world of outdoor activities, this event is perfect for you. We’re offering a variety of free activities to help you embrace nature and build confidence in your outdoor adventures.  In otherwords, there will be lots of opportunities for you to get your feet wet, no matter your experience level.  A foam slide, a cold plunge, climbing, slacklines, water games, disc golf, and the infamous Paddle Down Parade, this weekend is built for family friendly fun.

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How much does it cost?

The entire festival is FREE!  

Where can I find the schedule?

You can find the full schedule with information about each program here.

What happens if there is bad weather?

The festival is a rain or shine event, however, if weather events make paddling unsafe (high winds, lightning, etc.), we will have to pause the festival until the area has been determined safe for at least 30 minutes.  

Can I volunteer?

Absolutely!  We would *love* to have you volunteer.  Please click here to sign up.  Feel free to email Chloe at ckrueger@chattanooga.gov if you have any questions.

Where should I park?

Paid parking is available near Ross’s Landing and Coolidge Park on streets and in designated paid lots. Attendees are also encouraged to bike and carpool when able.  Please note, there is more specific parking information regarding the Paddle Parade found here.

Is it too late to be a vendor/have a booth?

There are still a few select slots left for vendor and outreach booth opportunities.  Please complete this form to express your interest.

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Did You Know?

The Chattanooga region holds many diverse paddling opportunities for beginners and experts to enjoy. The Tennessee River flows through the heart of downtown Chattanooga and is now a part of the Tennessee RiverLine! All 45 miles from Chickamauga Dam to Nickajack Dam are navigable and accessible to paddle crafts of all types. You can enjoy a leisurely paced afternoon paddle downtown or in the gorge, or turn it into a multi-day adventure! The lakes and tributaries feeding into the river also offer a multitude of paddling options. Our website offers the most comprehensive list of public accessible launches in the Chattanooga region. Come out and paddle with us!

Go Paddling!
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