CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The City of Chattanooga has a reason to say ‘Yeah!’ That’s because Usher will be coming to town later this month.
The event at McKenzie Arena, set for April 20th, will feature local performers and dancers paying tribute to Usher’s life and career. But Usher himself will not be performing.
It’s free and open to the public, but you have to get a ticket ahead of time, and there are only 3,500 seats available, with only 2 available per person.
Usher performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
You can get a ticket starting this Friday at 10 a.m. here. They will be first-come, first served.
The event is billed as “Coming Home: A Celebration of USHER,” and while he is there, he’ll receive a key to the city.
“The city of Chattanooga provided a spark that ignited the fire in me to pursue my dreams as a singer and I’m thankful for the support I received from so many great family members, friends, and mentors so early in my journey. Thank you for the honor, I look forward to celebrating with you all,” Usher said.
FILE – Usher arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher will headline the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium. The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said he’s looking forward to performing on the NFL’s biggest stage. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Usher was born in Chattanooga and attended Dalewood Middle School while he was growing up.
He has continued to be a part of Chattanooga even after moving to Atlanta.
Back in 2021, he partnered with Little Kids Rock to bring more music education to Hamilton County Schools.
Usher performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
You may remember he performed at the halftime of the Super Bowl earlier this year.
Here’s where you can get tickets to the April 20th event.
Depend on us to keep you posted.
