at Renaissance Park
October 10, 2026
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 pm
Platinum Presenting Sponsor
Celebrate 31 years of Chattanooga’s iconic Wine Over Water tradition.
Wine Over Water brings people together for an unforgettable evening of wine, music, food, and one of the most beautiful settings in Chattanooga. This year, join us at Renaissance Park along the Tennessee River for an elevated late-afternoon celebration featuring:
Unlimited wine tastings — from approachable favorites to premium labels
A complimentary individual charcuterie box prepared by Chattanooga’s own Bleu Fox Cheese Shop
Live entertainment with DJ Chi
A commemorative wine glass
A beautiful riverfront setting with the Chattanooga skyline as your backdrop
And for the first time, a selection of non-alcoholic wines
Come dressed for a garden party. Bring your friends. Discover a new favorite wine. Enjoy the river. Stay for the music. And know that every ticket helps Preserve Chattanooga protect the historic places, neighborhoods, and architecture that make our city special.
The Wines
Wine Over Water partners with industry professionals to offer a broad range selections, from wines available in your local grocery-store to premium winery labels.
Previous offerings have included: Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, Decoy Limited Chardonnay, Duckhorn Decoy Limited Pinot Noir, Jeff Runquist Petite Sirah, Zuccardi Q Malbec, Bouza Albariño, Pala Cannonau Centosere, Meiomi Pinot Noir, Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Rosato, Lubanzi Chenin Blanc, Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco Rosé, Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon, Las Campanas Red, Cupcake Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Lonely Cow Sauvignon Blanc, Renegade Lemonade Lemon Wine, and many more!
Thank you to our sponsors!
FAQ
Learn more about the event.
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Tickets are $95 per person. Guests enjoy unlimited wine tastings, an individual charcuterie box prepared by Bleu Fox Cheese Shop, a live music DJ, and a commemorative wine glass.
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All guests must be at least 21 years of age. An ID is required for admittance.
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Garden party attire is recommended.
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Something new for 2026 is an individual charcuterie box prepared by Chattanooga’s Bleu Fox Cheese Shop. The charcuterie box is included with your ticket and replaces traditional restaurant samples to improve flow and flexibility for our guests. There will be additional food samples offered by select vendors.
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Wine Over Water will be featuring an assortment of nonalcoholic wines for the first time.
Each guest also receives a bottle of water compliments of our presenting sponsor, Food City.
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Wine Over Water will be featuring a live DJ.
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Since this is a wine-tasting event, please be responsible.
We recommended using ride services such as Uber or Lyft. Provide 100 River Street (37405) as an address, but tell your driver to drop you off under the Market Street Bridge (between Coolidge and Renaissance Parks).
CARTA’s free downtown electric trolley’s run from Terminal Station (Choo Choo) to the aquarium. Renaissance Park is on the other side of the river from the aquarium vis the Market Street Bridge.
Renaissance and Coolidge Parks have on-site parking areas.
Shuttle Park Northshore Garage is the the closest parking garage. It is a 10-minute walk to Renaissance Park.
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Wine Over Water is partnering with NewTerra Compost to reduce the event’s waste footprint. Food scraps and compostable serviceware will be collected for composting, while glass bottles will be recycled locally—helping us move closer to a zero-waste event. Guests can do their part by sorting materials at the clearly marked stations throughout the event.
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Please contact Nich Youngblood at (423) 265-2825 or Nich@preservechattanooga.com
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Please contact Nich Youngblood at (423) 265-2825 or Nich@preservechattanooga.com