Ringgold Prepares for Metro Chattanooga Record Show

Ringgold, Georgia, September 2, 2025

News Summary

The Metro Chattanooga Record Show is set to take place at the Colonnade in Ringgold, Georgia. With a history of 35 years, the event has gained momentum following a significant turnout at the previous show. Jack Lightfoot, the show’s organizer, hopes to inspire a renewed interest in vinyl culture, especially among younger generations. The event will offer a variety of vinyl records and memorabilia from around 20 vendors. Early admission tickets will be available for $10, while regular admission costs $3. The show aims to foster community and celebrate music.

Ringgold is gearing up for the Metro Chattanooga Record Show, scheduled for September 13, 2025. This event, a beloved annual tradition among vinyl enthusiasts, will take place at the Colonnade in Ringgold, Georgia, and is expected to attract significant interest following a record turnout at the previous show.

The show has been organized for approximately 35 years, with Jack Lightfoot at the helm for the last seven years. His deep-rooted passion for vinyl collectibles is evident; he began his personal record collecting journey in 1969 and has attended record shows for nearly five decades. The most recent show held in July 2025 saw its visitor count double compared to prior events, indicating a revival of interest in vinyl culture amidst a post-pandemic landscape.

Lightfoot acknowledged that COVID-19 had presented challenges in attracting attendees but remains focused on fostering community support for this event. The upcoming record show is described as a mid-market event, an unusual occurrence for cities of comparable size that typically do not boast similar events. The Colonnade venue is conveniently located—just 15 minutes from both downtown Chattanooga and Hamilton Place Mall, near I-75—making it easily accessible for attendees.

With around 20 vendors expected to showcase various records and memorabilia, Lightfoot has a keen desire to inspire greater enthusiasm for vinyl, particularly among younger generations. He stresses the importance of parents sharing their love for music with their children by encouraging family attendance at record shows. The show will feature not only vinyl records but also CDs and music memorabilia, catering to various musical tastes.

For avid collectors, early admission tickets will be available for $10, allowing access starting at 9:30 AM, while regular admission will cost $3 and begin at 10:30 AM, with the show running until 4 PM. Lightfoot emphasizes that the event is family-friendly, aiming to create an entertaining atmosphere that connects local communities around the shared love of music.

In addition to organizing this record show, Lightfoot has engaged with various music-related events in the region, notably as the vendor director for Rocki-N-Pod 2025, which centers around rock music podcasters. His experience includes hosting shows in cities such as Knoxville and Murfreesboro, and he has participated in events like Farley-Con at Camp Jordan Arena, where he discovered a crossover interest in vinyl among science fiction fans.

The record show will also provide opportunities for attendees to plan a weekend trip, encouraging them to visit both the Metro Chattanooga Record Show and the Stone Mountain Record Show on September 14, 2025. Such events contribute to the broader vinyl culture, and Lightfoot’s goal remains to reignite appreciation for original analog sound among collectors and casual listeners alike.

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• Chattanooga Pulse: Vinyl Alert – The Metro Chattanooga Record Show
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