Chattanooga Convention Center

Name

Chattanooga Convention Center

Legal name

Chattanooga Convention Center

Website

https://chattanoogaconventioncenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention Center and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Convention Center–Adjacent/Connected Hotels (THAGALAD), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Convention center venue
• Event space rental
• Trade show facilities
• Banquet and meeting rooms
• Event management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Revenue generated from renting configurable event spaces including exhibit halls, banquet rooms, and meeting rooms to event planners, corporations, and organizations for conventions, trade shows, banquets, and meetings. Pricing is quote-based and varies by event type, duration, and space requirements.
2. Service Order Fees: Additional revenue from electrical, utility, phone, internet, and communication services ordered by exhibitors. Advanced orders (14+ days prior) receive discounted rates; orders within 13 days are billed at standard rates.
3. Catering Services: In-house catering through exclusive provider Levy Catering, offering food and beverage services for events. Revenue sharing or commission arrangement with Levy as exclusive provider.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Chattanooga Convention Center rents approximately 185,000 square feet of configurable event space across four exhibit halls, six banquet rooms, and 21 meeting rooms to event planners, corporations, exhibitors, and social event organizers for conventions, trade shows, banquets, meetings, and galas. The venue bundles the rental with exclusive in-house services including Levy Catering (food and beverage), M&M Productions USA (AV and rigging), electrical and utility services, materials handling, gigabit fiber Internet, and on-site parking. Pricing is quote-based and varies by event type, duration, space, and service requirements.

Product overview

The Chattanooga Convention Center operates as a unified venue platform offering configurable event spaces across three primary product lines: exhibit spaces (185,000 sq ft including four exhibit halls with combination options), banquet and meeting facilities (six banquet rooms with 19,000 sq ft and 21 meeting rooms), all supported by integrated add-on services including AV production, electrical/utility services, high-speed fiber optic internet, in-house catering, materials handling, parking, and safety services. The venue is directly connected to a 340-room Marriott hotel and offers online ordering for exhibitor services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibit Hall Rentals Rental of four exhibit halls (A: 36,000 sq ft, B: 28,800 sq ft, C: 18,000 sq ft, D: 18,000 sq ft) totaling approximately 100,800 sq ft of combinable open exhibit space for conventions, expos, trade shows, and large-scale events. Targeted at corporate event planners, trade show organizers, and exhibitors.
• Banquet Room Rentals Rental of six banquet rooms providing 19,000 sq ft of divisible space, combinable up to 18,360 sq ft for larger events such as galas, wedding receptions, private banquets, and special-occasion social events.
• Meeting Room Rentals Rental of 21 meeting rooms in various sizes, combinable for breakout sessions and client meetings, with access to high-speed Internet and on-site amenities.
• In-House Catering Services Exclusive food and beverage catering for events at the venue, provided by Levy Catering, offering extensive menus for refreshments, meals, and full-service dining for events of any occasion.
• Audio Visual and Rigging Services Exclusive AV and rigging services provided by M&M Productions USA, including hoists, truss, hardware, scissor lifts, monitors, and connecting hardware with full design, approval, labor, and load-out support for events.
• Parking Services On-site parking garage with 3,500 nearby parking spaces and hourly public parking rates ranging from $4.00 (0–1 hour) to $25.00 (8+ hours and overnight). Accessible from Carter Street or Chestnut Street.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Levy CateringcoreTechnology or IntegrationLevy Catering serves as the exclusive food and beverage provider for all events held at the Chattanooga Convention Center. They offer an extensive menu of options for refreshments and meals for any occasion, drawing on vast restaurant experience and event expertise to create memorable dining experiences for guests. The partnership streamlines event planning by providing in-house catering through a single trusted provider.
• M&M Productions USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationM&M Productions USA serves as the exclusive rigging provider for all events at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The team assists planners with all rigging requirements, drawing from a full inventory of hoists, truss, hardware, and scissor lifts. They handle everything from initial design phase to final load-out, approving rigging designs, providing necessary labor, and supplying monitors and connecting hardware.
• Chattanooga Tourism CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chattanooga Tourism Company promotes Chattanooga as a destination for visitors and event planners. They cross-promote the convention center on their website and marketing materials as part of the overall visitor experience. The convention center directs visitors to the Tourism Company website for additional information about attractions, dining, and hotels.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Charlotte Convention Center: Convention facility in uptown Charlotte, NC, with exhibit halls, ballrooms, and meeting space. Larger regional competitor in the Southeast for trade shows and conventions.
• Knoxville Convention Center: Convention facility in downtown Knoxville, TN, with exhibit hall, ballroom, and meeting rooms serving corporate events, trade shows, and social functions. Closest geographic competitor within Tennessee.
• Savannah Convention Center: Waterfront convention center in Savannah, GA, hosting trade shows, conventions, and banquets with comparable exhibit and meeting space. Competes with Chattanooga for Southeast regional mid-sized events and association conferences.
• Georgia World Congress Center: Large convention center in downtown Atlanta offering 1.4 million sq ft of exhibit space, meeting rooms, and ballrooms. Primary regional competitor for large trade shows and conventions that might otherwise consider Chattanooga.
• Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC): Convention and entertainment complex in Birmingham, AL, offering exhibit halls, meeting space, arena, and theater. Comparable regional Southeast venue competing for convention and trade show bookings within a day's drive of major US population centers.
• Music City Center (Nashville Convention Center): Major convention center in Nashville, TN, serving the same Southeast US corporate, association, and trade show event market as Chattanooga. Comparable in offering exhibit halls, meeting rooms, and ballroom space with attached hotel and urban downtown setting.
• Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center: Large convention hotel complex in Nashville offering exhibit halls, ballrooms, and on-site lodging. Directly comparable to the Chattanooga Convention Center's connected Marriott hotel model and competes for the same regional convention and trade show business.
• Lexington Convention Center: Convention center in Lexington, KY offering exhibit halls, ballrooms, and meeting rooms. Similar scale and scope to the Chattanooga venue, serving a comparable mix of corporate, association, and trade show events.
• Huntsville Von Braun Center: Multi-purpose convention and event complex in Huntsville, AL, offering exhibit halls, meeting rooms, and arena. Comparable regional competitor for Southeast corporate and association events.

Others

• Chattanooga Tourism Company: Local destination marketing organization that cross-promotes the Chattanooga Convention Center to event organizers and visitors. Functions as a referral partner and demand generator rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cha_convention
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChattConventionCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/chattconventioncenter/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carter-street-corporation

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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