Planned Riverfront Amphitheater To Cost $300 Million; Have Canopied Roof
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Key Points:
- Developer Jimmy White announced plans for the $300 million Sunset Amphitheater Chattanooga, a 12,500-seat venue designed to offer a multi-seasonal, immersive entertainment experience along the riverfront.
- The amphitheater, developed in partnership with Venu Holding Corporation, will be one of Tennessee's largest live entertainment venues, surpassing Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater, and will feature a canopied roof for year-round use.
- The facility aims to more than double Chattanooga's current large venue capacity, attracting major touring acts and large-scale events, with premium seating options including Elevated Owners Clubs and Luxe FireSuites.
- The project is expected to generate over $4.2 billion in regional economic impact, boosting tourism, job creation, and hospitality growth, contingent on public-private partnership incentives at The Bend development site.
- Located at the former Alstom property along Riverfront Parkway, the amphitheater will include artist amenities such as green rooms and hospitality suites to enhance Chattanooga’s competitiveness on national touring circuits.