About this Event
It's Our Summer of Anniversaries — and We're Celebrating All Summer Long!
In honor of this milestone, we're dressing the season in All White and giving back to the fans who made it all possible — with a return to our original summer ticket price of just $40 all summer long.
Step into an unforgettable evening of summer elegance at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center with Karen Collins for The Velvet Chair Experience All-White Summer Concert Series.
Join us for a sophisticated All-White Affair featuring the enchanting, sultry sounds of Karen Collins — a seamless blend of Jazz and Uptown Soul that will move you from the very first note.
Experience the intimate ambiance that defines The Velvet Chair Experience, where music lovers gather in the historic performance hall of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center for a night of refined, soulful sounds.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, honoring someone special, planning a proposal, or simply treating yourself, your friends, or your family to something extraordinary..... this is your evening.
Come take your seat in the iconic Velvet Chairs and let us serenade you with the songs that are the soundtrack of your life.
This All-White Affair features the incomparable Dexter Bell & Friends, affectionately known as "Crushed Velvet", delivering an evening of pure musical delight, along with special surprise guests and performers who will take the energy of the room to new heights.
The Full Experience
✦ Strike a pose in our Velvet Lounge — the perfect backdrop for selfies and memories ✦ Let Unlimited Photography capture every extraordinary moment for you ✦ Sip from a curated Cash Bar featuring signature cocktails, mocktails, and fan favorites ✦ Indulge in delectable bites from our Cash Food Bar, with something to satisfy every palate
Event Details
📅 Sunday, June 28th, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Bessie Smith Cultural Center | 200 MLK Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37403 🚪 Please enter at Entrance C (front of the building)
Doors open at 6:00 PM with soft jazz, special entertainment, dancing, food, and cocktails. Seating is by table assignment. | Main show begins at 7:00 PM.
Tickets & Reservations
🎟️ Anniversary Pricing: $40 Available on Eventbrite or in person at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.
VIP Tables are limited and available upon request. For group tickets or VIP inquiries, contact us at 423-486-5849 or [email protected]
Tickets go fast and seating is limited — reserve yours today. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bessie Smith Cultural Center and Chattanooga African American Museum, 200 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Chattanooga, United States
USD 48.64
