Following a two-day bluegrass festival, some Chattanooga businesses are reporting a successful weekend, while others are striking a different chord. To read the full story, click the link in our bio. Photo 1/Staff photo by Abby White / On Sept. 19, 2025, Waterhouse Pavilion is lined with barricades for the World of Bluegrass festival. The International Bluegrass Music Association event drew mixed reviews from downtown businesses, with some officials saying their businesses were negatively impacted by the festival. Photo 2/ Staff photo by Abby White / Folks gather in Miller Park to watch Alison Brown perform. IBMA’s World of Bluegrass event is coming to a close with a two-day music festival featuring various artists and vendors as seen on Friday, September 19, 2025. #Bluegrassfestival #chattanooga #chattanoogabusinesses