The logo of First Horizon Pavilion featuring a star within a shield outline and the text "First Horizon Pavilion" in bold white letters.

One of Chattanooga's most recognizable event venues

One of the city’s most iconic landmarks, First Horizon Pavilion offers a one-of-a-kind setting for large-scale corporate, community, private and entertainment events in the heart of the Southside.

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Crowd gathered outside a building for the Bridges Arts Festival, with tents and activity booths, on a sunny day.
A large indoor event with round tables covered in pink tablecloths and surrounded by black chairs, filled with people dining and socializing. The space has high ceilings with metal beams and windows, decorated with banners that read 'First Horizon.' String lights and large spherical lamps hang from the ceiling, creating a festive atmosphere.
A white Porsche 911 GT3 RS with black accents and racing wheels on display at an indoor car show, with banners reading 'FIRST HORIZON' hanging above the vehicle.
Black and white photo of an industrial workshop with workers engaged in manufacturing or welding, surrounded by machinery, tools, and equipment.
A crowded indoor festival with many people gathered, walking around stalls and booths. Banners hanging from the ceiling read "First Horizon," and a large sign in the background says "Chattanooga Beer Fest." The venue has a high industrial ceiling with large windows.

Built on history. Designed for today.

The First Horizon pavilion blends historic industrial architecture with modern event infrastructure, creating a dynamic and memorable atmosphere unlike anywhere in Chattanooga.

Originally preserved and reimagined from the historic Ross-Meehan Foundry, built in 1889, the First Horizon Pavilion stands today as both a treasured community asset and a versatile event destination capable of hosting 500 to 5000 attendees.

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The most versatile venue in Chattanooga

    • Concert: 4,000 Standing Room Capacity

    • Banquet / Fundraiser: 500 - 2,000 people seated at rounds

    • Festival / Expo : Space for 160 Covered Vendor Booths (10’x10’)

    • Sports: Boxing, Cornhole, Dodgeball, Ice Skating, Pickleball, Rodeo, Wresting

    • 55,000 square feet of covered, open-air event space

    • House Sound System

    • Built-in 30 ft stage trussing to support efficient event product and load-ins

    • Four large industrial circulation fans for enhanced airflow and guest comfort

    • Expansive electrical capability for courtesy use and 200amp show power.

    • Public wi-fi access and private network, powered by EPB. 

    • Air-conditioned public restrooms.

    • Connected Green Room, for staging and talent. 

    • 1,200 parking spaces. Buy-out options available for guests. 

    • Nearby staff/ vendor lot with marshalling area for buses and trucks.

    • Walking distance to Chattanooga Convention Center, Main Street Entertainment District, and nearby hotels.

  • Every Pavilion Rental includes access to Finley Stadium’s experienced event team and a dedicated event manager committed to delivering a seamless planning experience from concept to execution. 

    Through our trusted network of preferred service partners, clients can access comprehensive event support including catering, rentals, staging, decor, entertainment, AV production, security, transportation, floral services, and more.  Whether you are organizing a large-scale festival, corporate activation, gala, fundraiser, or private celebration, our team works closely with you to create a customized, turnkey event experience tailored to your vision and goals.

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350k +

Visitors in 2025 with 30% from out of town

The most the most versatile sports venue in Chattanooga: Ice Skating, Organized Races, Rodeos, Pickleball, Boxing, Wresting, Basketball, Dodgeball

Rodeo event with a rider on bucking bull and several cowboys in Western hats and cowboy attire, in an arena with banners overhead.
A buffet table with food trays and plates, set against a dark brick wall with a light projection of the word 'BASH' on it, in an outdoor or semi-outdoor setting.

230+

event activation days annually

Previous events

Black and white circular logo with the words "Corporate Challenge" around a central shield emblem, and top and bottom text "Chatt Tenn".
Logo for 4 Bridges Arts Festival in Chattanooga with a red circle and a smaller blue circle, each featuring stylized text.
Logo of the Chattanooga Marathon featuring stylized green bars, blue water waves, and black text surrounding the graphic.
Black racing checkered flag next to bold black 'RVRSDE' text on a white background.
Text graphic with 'Chattanooga Market '26' in bold red and blue letters.
Logo for Ice on the Landing ice skating event with red and blue text on a white background.
Indian Motorcycle logo featuring a stylized Native American chief's profile in maroon and white, with the word 'Indian' in cursive and 'Motorcycle' below it.
A circular black and white logo for the Corporate Challenge, with the words 'Corporate Challenge' around the top and bottom, and 'Chatt Tenn' on the sides. In the center, there's a shield with a stylized 'C' inside.
Poster for the 4 Bridges Arts Festival in Chattanooga, featuring overlapping circles with the festival's name and location.
Logo for the Chattanooga Marathon, featuring a stylized representation of a city skyline with green buildings and blue waves below, encircled by the text 'Chattanooga Marathon'.
Black and white logo with a checkered flag and the text 'RVRSDE'
Text reading 'Chattanooga Market '26' in red and blue font on a white background.
Logo for ice skating event titled 'Ice On the Landing' with decorative red and teal text.
Indian Motorcycle logo with a Native American chief's profile and land feathers, in maroon and white.
Logo for the Corporate Challenge in Chattanooga, Tennessee featuring a shield emblem and bold circular text.
Logo for the 4 Bridges Arts Festival in Chattanooga, featuring a red circle with white text and a blue circle with a white number 5.
Logo for the Chattanooga Marathon featuring stylized green and blue graphic of a city skyline and water, with the text "Chattanooga Marathon" in a circular arrangement.
Black and white logo with a checkered flag next to the word 'RVRSDE' in bold, uppercase letters.
Text reading 'Chattanooga Market 26' in red and blue on a white background.
Logo for Ice On the Landing, an ice skating venue, with decorative red and teal fonts on a white background.
Indian Motorcycle logo featuring a stylized Native American chief's profile with a headdress, and the text 'Indian Motorcycle'.
Black and white logo for Corporate Challenge with a shield emblem in the center, surrounded by the words 'Corporate Challenge' and 'Chatt Tenn'.
Logo for the 4 Bridges Arts Festival in Chattanooga featuring two overlapping circles, one blue with the number 5, and one red with the number 4, with event details in white and blue text.
Logo for the Chattanooga Marathon, featuring stylized green trees and blue water waves.
Black and white logo with a checkered flag and the text 'RVRSDE'.
Text reading 'Chattanooga Market '26' in red and blue colors.
Stylized text that says "Ice On the Landing Ice Skating" in red and teal with decorative swirls and outline.
Indian Motorcycle logo with a stylized Native American chief's profile and feathers in maroon and white.
Logo for Corporate Challenge featuring a shield with the letter C in the center, surrounded by the words 'Corporate Challenge' and 'Chatt Tenn'.
Graphic promoting the 4 Bridges Arts Festival in Chattanooga, featuring red and blue circles with white text.
Logo for the Chattanooga Marathon featuring stylized green and blue waves and cityscape, with the event name in a circular arrangement.
Logo with checkered flag pattern and the word 'RVR'SDE' in bold black letters
Text reading 'Chattanooga Market '26' in bold red and blue letters on a white background.
Colorful logo with the text "Ice On the Landing Ice Skating."
Indian Motorcycle logo with red chief head and stylized feather in a wing design
Logo for Corporate Challenge featuring a shield emblem with a letter 'C' in the center, surrounded by the text 'Corporate Challenge', 'Chatt', 'Tenn' in a circular design.
Logo for the 4 Bridges Arts Festival in Chattanooga featuring red and blue circles with the text '4 Bridges Arts Festival Chattanooga'.
Logo for the Chattanooga Marathon featuring stylized green bars and blue waves, with the event name in black text circling around it.
RVRSDE logo with a checkered flag icon
Text saying 'Chattanooga Market '26' in bold red, orange, and blue letters on a white background.
Decorative logo for ice skating event with stylized red and teal text that says "Ice On the Landing" and "Ice Skating"
Indian Motorcycle logo with a Native American chief in profile and stylized feathers in maroon and white.

With its unmatched character, central location, and flexible event capacities, the First Horizon Pavilion provides a memorable backdrop for events that bring people together and leave a lasting impression.

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Logo for First Horizon Pavilion at Finley Stadium, featuring a star and building icon in black and white.

Host your event at First Horizon Pavilion

Contact our team to schedule a tour and learn more about hosting your next event at First Horizon Pavilion.

Rental rates

Monday - Thursday
From $2,500

Friday - Sunday
From $4,000

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Crowd of people at an indoor market or festival with vendors and various booths, some displaying flowers and crafts, under a high metal roof with banners reading "First Horizon".
Car show inside a large industrial building with sunlight streaming in, featuring customized sports cars and people walking around.
Musicians perform on stage at an outdoor concert, with an audience enjoying the show under a partially covered structure surrounded by greenery.
People skating on an indoor ice rink at night. There are colorful lights and hanging fabric decorations above. Commercial signs and a brick wall are visible in the background.
Two people are having a conversation at a strawberry stand in a busy indoor market or farmers' market. There are dozens of baskets filled with strawberries on the tables around them. The area has a high ceiling with metal beams and a brick wall in th
Indoor market or event space with large sign that says 'I love MARG' in front, with many people walking and shopping, decorated with colorful bunting, under a high ceiling with signs that say 'First Horizon'.
Indoor event space with purple and pink lighting, banners displaying 'First Horizon' hanging from the ceiling, and people standing and sitting at tables.
A view of outdoor event space with people walking, tents, banners, and buildings in the distance at dusk.
A large indoor area with a marching band lined up on one side and a crowd of people walking through. The band is dressed in uniforms with hats adorned with white feathers, playing brass instruments like tubas and trumpets. The crowd appears to be stu
A large crowd attending an outdoor concert or event with a stage featuring green and red lighting, a DJ performing at a booth, and many audience members taking photos with their phones.