This place is definitely a Chattanooga, TN treasure for certain. Excellent location for concerts,…read moreplays, and more. The Tivoli as it is known by "we" locals is registered as a landmark with the national historical society, the design and layout is definitely "one of a kind." Acoustic quality is beyond compare. I certainly came to see one of my favourite Jazz saxophone player, Kenny G. His performance was nothing less than Amazing! The sounds were great and it carried well throughout the building. I sat up in the balcony area, note that it is straight up. Seats up in the balcony are great, from how the room is designed, there are no bad seats. As always, I really enjoyed my time here, and would go back to another concert, or show, or play here. As for Kenny G performance, if he ever comes back to the area, definitely not missing out on the concert.

Went to see Dave Chappell on 12/12. There were two shows, one at 7 and one at 10! I hadn't been to…read morethe Tivoli since grade school! But the show was great!! Just a tip for the owners, they should really considering moving where they position the mic. It was far enough back so that the people at the top could see the comedian. I was on maybe the 3rd row up in the balcony and had to lean up a bit to see the comedian. The Tivoli is so pretty. The bartender was also nice and made good drinks

Great theater, we came to watch a concert and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Drinks were…read morereasonable priced as well. We appreciated the balcony as the angle made it such that people remained seated. If that is not your thing it seems lower levels enable more active/energetic vibes.

My honey and I had the opportunity to see a band we adore in this tiny, historic theater. What's…read morenot to love about seeing a band at a smaller venue, in a smaller(but hip) city, and for less money than Nashville?! I jumped at the opportunity to do this! As others may have previously mentioned, this theater is quirky. We had recently seen a show at the Lyric in Birmingham and hoped it would be similar. It was but wasn't. The layout of the building was very odd, men's room on 4th floor and ladies on the 2nd. On the 3rd floor, they have their VIP lounge. Oddly, the only thing designating it as such was a small sign on an easel. Having not been here and not being from Chattanooga, I was leering in and trying to determine what exactly WAS this lounge. There was a lady sitting in a chair just inside and when she saw me, she muttered "Fourth Floor". Somewhat taken aback, I informed me that it was my first time there and I was trying to figure out what the space was. It was only then, that she said "Oh, it's a VIP lounge for contributors and donors to the preservation fund." Thanks! Another quirk about this is that they seemingly have the OG pew/seats! While this is AMAZING and historic, there were a number of patrons that looked very uncomfortable. Also, in reference to the Lyric, I was bummed that this didn't have opera boxes. Oh well. We'll definitely be back if artists we like play here!

What a cool joint doing great work in the community. I love the intimate space and great murals in…read morethe restrooms. I'll be on the look for more performances and events at Barking Legs.

This theater might sit 100 people like the other reviewer says. I was here for the first time last…read morenight. I never heard of Barking Legs Theater. The show here was kind a like a play if you ask me complete with 4 actors and 4 actresses and even a piano player. It lasted for about an hour and a half. It was funny with some skits that even made you laugh. They probably had 4 or 5 skits and each was ended simply by someone running around the stage. Then, they would act out a different scene. I guess this is the improv way. They have a web site where you can check their schedule for upcoming events. Yeah, I would go back again, you bet.

The museum was great. I enjoyed seeing all the displays and artifacts from different cultures. Will…read moredo a return visit

Visiting the Bessie Smith Cultural Center was a spectacular experience! As a native Chattanoogan, I…read morehad never had the pleasure of attending before, but my visit today blowed me away! This museum and performance hall features a beautiful array of Chattanooga Black history as well as showcasing the wealth of Black musical talent that has hailed from this wonderful city, including Bessie Smith herself! Each exhibit features tangible artifacts alongside highly informative digital displays with written information, as well as short documentaries playing in select areas. Mr. Elijah was our tour guide and he held a wealth of knowledge about the origination of the area, beginning with the Indigenous peoples that lived in the area, progressing through time. The galleries he led us through featured Chattanooga's greatest African-American movers and shakers, prominent entrepreneurs, important local historical events, and much more! I highly recommend anyone who loves Black history and loves Chattanooga to pay a visit to this powerful and inspiring establishment of historical and cultural celebration!

Loved this spot! Dropped in while passing through town, and found fantastic bands playing, and a…read morelively and fun crowd. Loved the lighting and decor. Would definitely visit this spot again!

Whoa, this is a real one. Beers and bands are always rad. I'm totally not the owner, just a guy…read morethat has great taste in music. Jimmy , Kayleigh and Jinny are all smiles and are Chattanooga saints.

NOT SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDLY. Took my autistic son to see a play and he was stimming. We were told…read moreto leave because he was distracting other people. I took my son out during the first half of the show because he got loud. They waited until after intermission when the play had restarted to make a scene and ask us to leave. Could have said something for the 30 mins of the first half or during the 15 minutes of intermission but waited until the play started back to call us out and say that my son was being a distraction. Will NEVER go here again.

Overall this was a poor experience. From our arrival in the parking lot, the parking staff was…read moreextremely rude. When we pulled up to the lady taking money for the parking lot she said, "what are you here for?" We excitedly told her we were here to see the show. Her response, "$5." Once we got to the door with our tickets. The lady at the door stared at us. No greeting. She could have responded "Hey. Welcome in." or "Do you have tickets for tonight's show?" or "Can I get your last name for your ticket reservation?" She wanted us to say something first and just stared. Finally she said "your last name." We told her. Her response, "Ok." The show was mediocre and dry. Quite frankly, we considered leaving early. The main thing that was odd was how rude their entire front of house staff was.

Went with a party of 7 for my sister's birthday. We all had a wonderful time with lots of laughs…read more The actors/actress were great and put on a fun performance. The food was OK. Green bean and mashed potatoes were good...I wouldn't have ordered them on my own though. Chicken was dry and the cheese cake could have used something extra like strawberries or chocolate drizzle. The service was ok. They were very good about keeping our drinks full, but they gave no opportunity to ask for anything extra or different with the food. In summary, this is a place to go for entertainment and fun, not a place to go for amazing food. I'd go again just for the show, but wish they had more food options.

Buyer Beware. Read the very, very, very fine print! We had tickets for a March show and needed to…read morereschedule due to unforeseen medical reasons. No one told us it was a $20 fee PER TICKET the entire time I was on the phone with them explaining our situation. Had we known this, we would have offered/sold the tickets to our friends. Be very careful. This outfit makes absolutely no exceptions and have no empathy for folks should something unforeseen arise.

Small venues make for an intimate evening of gut wrenching laughter. The Improv cast is very…read moretalented; they're funny, quick, creative, flexible, and actually really good actors. I love that they love performing. They also seem to be very supportive of each other, which, somehow, makes you laugh even more. When the cast is laughing at their own tom foolery, how can you not also laugh? And they have several shows a week! This would make a great date night or even an evening of fun and relaxation by yourself. Don't forget to tip!

I've had a few experiences now with Improv Chattanooga. Love it! I first found out about them…read moreduring an event with The Chattery showcasing the different type of classes they offered. One session was about improv and Steven was the "teacher." Y'all, improv is hard and not for the faint of heart. I like to think I'm a witty person, but I got stage fright/deer-in-the-headlights look when asked to do some basic stuff. LOL. I've then got to see a couple of showcases and these people are funny! You gotta get to one of their shows and see how it's done. If you're really curious, you can take a class and become one of these funny people. This is an underrated group of people in this town and more people need to know about this group.

A friend of mine treated me to the CSO "Movie Masterworks" (Jan. 25, 2018) for my birthday. The…read moreguest artist, pianist Mr. Cahill Smith, was excellent, and the tribute to Mr. Fletcher Bright was very moving to me (although I did not know him). I am a great fan of Prokofiev and was excited about hearing the Lieutenant Kijé Suite "live". The soloists were outstanding throughout this work! However, I was disappointed that Ms. Dan set the 'tempi' a bit slower than what I had previously heard on recordings. Also the ad stated that various "movie-scores" would be performed, including 'Citizen Kane' and 'The Corpse Bride'. Neither was listed in the program that evening, but I hoped that at least one of these pieces would be presented as an encore. When there was no encore, I was disappointed--a second time--due to false advertising. This is my firsthand consumer experience. Thank you.

THE BOMB DIGGITY!!!, CHATTANOOGA, YOU LUCKY DOG!…read more These boys are crazy good! They actually made me cry because good music just moves my soul. My husband and I agree that this is one of the best Christmas performances we have ever attended. If they are giving a spring concert, we will be there! Whatever Chattanooga has to do to keep this group performing they need to make it happen by supporting with their dollars and attendance. I was just so blown away by how poised and professional these young boys were throughout the performance. There were absolutely no shenanigans as they were totally focused on their teachers and instructors. I am a full grown woman and I don't have that kind of focus. They must have been tranquilized! I would guess that the boys were as young as seven and as old as 20, as it was a very varied group. I applaud and tip my hat to absolutely everyone who had a hand in staging this performance it was beautiful! It held my attention the entire time and I loved the variety of music from classics to modern day. Everything was on point from the set to the costumes. It was incredible and you all should take a collective bow. Thank you!