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Knoxville has 40 upcoming events and 7 state parks in our data; Chattanooga has 24 upcoming events and 10 state parks. The table counts what we have checked, not everything that exists there.
| On Our Calendar | Knoxville | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Events | 40 | 24 |
| Events With One Date or a Short Run | 39 | 21 |
| Events That Run for Weeks | 1 | 3 |
| Free Events | 2 | 0 |
| Towns With Events | 1 | 1 |
| State Parks in the County or Region | 7 | 10 |
| Parks With Free Day Use | 7 | 10 |
| Parks Allowing Pets | 7 | 10 |
| Concerts and Live Shows Events | 3 | 5 |
| Sports Events | 25 | 6 |
| Theater, Symphony and Ballet Events | 4 | 7 |
| Holiday and Lights Events | 7 | 5 |
Next Up in Knoxville
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Military Appreciation night vs Macon | Thu, Nov 5 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers football vs Kentucky Our guide | Sat, Nov 7: 6:15 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Bluey's Teddy Bear Toss vs Huntsville | Sun, Nov 8 (3:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Symphony: Bartok & Bolero (Masterworks) | Nov 12-13 | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Tattoos & Terror night vs Huntsville | Fri, Nov 13 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
Next Up in Chattanooga
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert | Nov 7-8 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Football vs Mercer (Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (1:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Florida | Sun, Nov 8 (2:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Covenant | Mon, Nov 9 (7:00 PM) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
| Keb' Mo' in concert | Tue, Nov 10 (See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Chattanooga · Chattanooga & Southeast | See event page |
Events come from our Tennessee events dataset (last re-checked Nov 2, 2026); each date and price was read on the organizer’s own page, and “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 30, 2026), read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this comparison made?
Both columns count rows in the same two datasets, so neither side gets credit for anything we did not check. A bigger number means more checked events, not a better place.
Why not rank them?
Which place is better depends on the trip. The numbers show what is on our calendar and which state parks are nearby; the guides and destination pages have the detail.
Sources
- Each event was read on the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price are printed; every row is in the Tennessee events dataset with a checked date.
- Park facts (entry, pet rule) were read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page; attraction facts on each attraction’s own site. All rows are in the places directory and its dataset.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Knoxville vs Chattanooga”, itstennessee.com/destinations/knoxville-vs-chattanooga/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.