CHA SE TN Film Commission acts as a liaison to the various needs of film & video productions.
The Chattanooga Southeast Tennessee Film Commission serves as an office providing access to information, government permits, a locations database, and facilitation of needs to be addressed or responded to through the State Film Commission. Led by Chattanooga Film Commissioner Missy Crutchfield and serving as an outreach of the City of Chattanooga Dept. of Education, Arts & Culture the Film Commiss
06/01/2026
Q: Is there a PIANIST in the house?
The moment an audience member stepped up to save the day --
Audience Member Saves the Day At Sydney's Opening Night of La La Land In Concert On the opening night of La La Land in Concert, audience member Sterling Nasa performed with the orchestra after a pianist left the stage sick.
GA STUNT PERFORMERS NAVIGATE INDUSTRY SLOWDOWN --
However, they see an industry turnaround on the horizon.
* from WRDW
05/20/2026
CREW CALL for 'A MUSIC CITY STORY'
* (From Gisela Moore with the TN Entertainment Commission)
*** PLEASE REPLY / APPLY DIRECTLY TO:
[email protected]
FILMING LOCATIONS:
Greater Nashville Area
POSITIONS NEEDED:
• Set Decorator
• Construction Coordinator
• Scenics
• SFX
• Set Dressers
• Rigging Electrics
PRODUCTION OFFICE
5121 Maryland Way
Suite 100
Brentwood, TN 37027
FILM SYNOPSIS: A Music City Story follows Monsé “Mo” Castillo, a talented but struggling singer in Nashville whose long-shot career implodes after a brutal industry rejection forces her to walk away from her controlling manager and start over from nothing.
Taken in by a kind-hearted food truck owner, Mo slowly rebuilds her life—finding work, reconnecting with her roots, and rediscovering her voice as a songwriter.
When she meets Ran Vaughn, a quiet, faith-driven builder restoring broken spaces, an unexpected romance begins to challenge her guarded worldview and unresolved trauma.
As Mo confronts her past, her identity, and what success truly means, she must decide whether to keep chasing validation from an industry that has dismissed her—or embrace a more authentic path grounded in community, love, and the courage to be seen for who she really is . . .
05/09/2026
What's next on the CHA SYMPONY film score schedule?
They'll be performing THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK in its entirety in sync with the film.
Currently, two nights are scheduled -- NOVEMBER 7th and 8th.
Tickets GO ON SALE to the general public on JULY 15th, but advance presales are available to subscribers.
VISIT the link below:
https://chattanoogasymphony.org/events/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-in-concert-2026-11-07-730-pm/
05/06/2026
Media mogul TED TURNER has died --
A graduate of Chattanooga's McCalllie school, the titan revolutionized cable tv news in the 1980s --
He was 87 years old.
Rest In Peace . . .
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87 | CNN Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87.
04/11/2026
Q: Did you know?
The Oscar nom. BUGONIA was filmed partially near here in Georgia?
Hartsfield Airport and the Fernbank Science Center were two of the prime locations.
Discover the film locations for Bugonia (2025) around Georgia, USA, and in Southeast England in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and London. Discover the film locations for Bugonia (2025) around Georgia, USA, and in Southeast England in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and London.
03/21/2026
The legendary CHUCK NORRIS has died * --
(And YES, we almost feel like we need to type that TWICE.)
The unstoppable Norris made his way from ace martial arts expert to blockbuster film star over a career spanning nearly six decades.
Of his career success he once said:
"Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time necessary to learn karate and become world champion."
He will be dearly missed by movie & martial arts fans everywhere.
Rest In Peace.
You can pay your respects by looking up one of the films from the clip below featuring some of Mr. Norris' most memorable roles:
Top 5 Iconic Chuck Norris Movie Roles Paul Catalina pays tribute to a true action legend with this special edition of Top 5, honoring the life and legacy of Chuck Norris following his passing at ...
03/20/2026
The CHATTANOOGA FILM FESTIVAL announces "Waves 1 & 2" of their summer lineup --
The festival takes place (both IN-PERSON and ONLINE from JUNE 18 - 27.
This year's festival will be held at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre at 400 River Street.
https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3931885/chattanooga-film-festival-announces-fun-sized-first-wave-for-lucky-13th-edition-in-2026/
https://www.fangoria.com/chattanooga-film-festival-2026-lineup-2/
You can PURCHASE TICKETS AT:
https://www.chattfilmfest.org/
Chattanooga Film Festival Announces Fun-Sized First Wave for Lucky 13th Edition in 2026 - Bloody Disgusting The Chattanooga Film Festival is turning a very lucky 13 this year for its 2026 edition, and the first fun-sized wave of programming has arrived.
03/18/2026
Recognize this decommissioned RAF Cold War bunker?
Called 'The Star Wars Building', it has appeared in many of your favorite films . . .
03/17/2026
The Emerald Isle is the New Hollywood --
And 'The Green Wave' cleaned up at the Oscars Sunday night!
How Ireland Became Hollywood’s Favorite Co-Producer: “We’re on a Run” As Irish talent landed nominations across this year's Oscars, producers back home say the green wave is no accident — it's the result of sustained government investment and a deep well of homegrown creative talent.