5th Annual Gathering at RT Lodge
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5th Annual Gathering at RT Lodge
Our 5th annual culinary and beverage event is back for another year of celebration! Created to highlight the connection between chefs, farmers, and makers, The Gathering will be held August 28-30, 2026!
Khaled AlBanna and Raven Humphrey of Calliope, April Franquenza of Canyon Ranch, and Tyler Trainum of Autumn Olive Farms will join RT Lodge Executive Chef Trevor Stockton and Pastry Chef Caitlyn Cox to create collaborative and immersive dining experiences at RT Lodge all weekend long.
In addition to enjoying incredible meals each night, our weekend package includes a foraging excursion lead by local expert Shannon Walker of Harper Bros. General Store and admission to curated daytime experiences including industry panel discussions, specialty coffee experiences by Nathan Kitner of Mia Piccola, cocktails and tastings by Head Distiller Tiana Saul of Chattanooga Whiskey, fireside chats with Darrell Benton of Benton’s Country Ham and a special brunch on Sunday morning.
Additional information and participants to be announced!
Weekend packages on sale now. Individual dinner tickets will be available at a later date. We’ll share more details soon!
A portion of all ticket sales from The Gathering will benefit Southern Smoke Foundation.
Packages Available 
Weekend Package
FROM $1,250.00
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