Matt Downer
Battery Place
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Matt Downer, from Chattanooga TN, performs traditional old-time music on fiddle, banjo, and guitar. Growing up on Sand Mountain, AL, he learned to play music from his grandfather and the elder musicians of the area. A veteran performer, he has played at various venues and festivals including - Rock City, Tivoli, Nightfall, Riverbend and the International Stringband Festival.
Kofi Mawuko
3rd Street Hill
7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Kofi Mawuko, a native of Ghana and long-time resident of Chattanooga, has been performing since age 10 as a member of the Kyirem Children’s Cultural Performing Troupe, which led tours throughout Africa, Cuba, Europe, and Russia. After relocating to the USA, Kofi widened his array of percussion talents by performing with jazz, blues, hip-hop, funk, rock and roll, techno/DJs and bluegrass artists around the Southeast. He has recorded studio tracks for and performed solo with Grammy Award-winning artists, and has opened for internationally known artists. Kofi and his wife, Rebekah, are the founders of Mawre & Co., an educational, cultural enrichment and entertainment company, and Ogya World Music Band. Their work in establishing sustainable performance arts programs in the community has garnered recurring contracts and grant awards from local and national agencies.
Fortwood
Corner of Fortwood Place & Vine Street
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
A prime spot to cheer on runners as they come down Fortwood and turn onto Vine St. to run through the beautiful campus of University of Tennessee Chattanooga. There will be live music in Perkins Park, inspirational posters, and cowbells! With the help of UTC Greek Life, this will be an amazing spot to watch the race and have a fun time!
DJ Kevin Hayes
UTC and Vine Street
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
After mile markers 8 and 21 we have local DJ Kevin Hayes to energize you all they way through the campus of UTC. Kevin is a native Chattanoogan and a former Cross Country and Track Runner. He loves interacting with his audience and fellow runners!
Tyrezz
MLK BLVD.
8:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Tryezz is an artist from Chattanooga who creates his own blend of primarily instrumental Jazz, Funk, Classical, and Electronic-based "Scenic Grooves." Music & Artistry to ride, vibe, dance, and get your mind right to. Look for Tyrezz after miles 10 and 23.
Hip Hop CHA
Main Street and Holtzclaw Avenue
8:15 AM - 1:00 PM
We've amplified this area with some upbeat tunes brought to you by Hip Hop CHA and DJ John Moore! With all of this motivation, you'll catch your second wind in no time! Hip-Hop CHA is a music organization lead by artist C-Grimey and Kay B Brown dedicated to education, entertainment, and inclusion. Providing a variety of events, workshops, and conferences Hip-Hop CHA uses the universal language of music to bring people together.
DJ Jacob Shaw
Main Street and Washington Steet
8:15 AM - 1:00 PM
You'll be dancing all the way down Main Street on this stretch of the course located around miles 12 and 25. Born and raised in Chattanooga, Jacob is one of Chattanooga's finest independent DJ's. He's the owner and operator of SRF Productions, a live sound, and lighting company that hosts electronic dance music events in the Chattanooga area. Jacob likes to DJ and break dances (yes, breakdance!) under the moniker "Era-Step." You can catch him spinning the sounds of the drum, bass, hip hop, electronica, and other experimental grooves to get you moving.
Courtney Reid
2nd Lap of the Marathon along the TN Riverwalk - Around mile 16
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Courtney Reid is known around Chattanooga and the greater southeastern US for her smooth vocals and soulful sound. Though she is originally from Memphis, Courtney has laid down some serious ties in the Chattanooga music scene over the past few years. Her greatest musical influences are Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and Stevie Wonder, and through their inspiration, Courtney has created a sound all her own. Courtney now sings back up for Shirley Jones, who has popular songs such as "Who Can I Run To" and "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else," and with the Nashville-based Power Players and the Higher Ground band. You can catch her around town performing at JJ’s Bohemia, the Camp House, and Jazzanooga.
