"As always what we ask these participants of these events around in the city, is if you see something, say something," says Sgt. Jeff Miller with the Chattanooga Police.

The City of Chattanooga is hosting the IBMA Bluegrass Awards and Festival for the first time. Prior to coming to the city, the event took place Raleigh, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee.

This year's IBMA events are taking place in the heart of Chattanooga. Several roadways have been blocked off:

Market Street and 8th Street

10th Street and Broad Street

MLK from Broad Street to Lindsey Street

Georgia Avenue from Market Street

Patten Square from Georgia Avenue

There is no designated event parking.

Sgt. Miller says to give yourself and others grace when coming to the event. "This is a new venue that Chat

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