UPDATE:

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The tickets for Usher’s home coming event went rapidly on Friday morning.

There was a total of 3,500 tickets available, being limited to two per person.

All tickets were claimed within 30 minutes, according to Mayor Tim Kelly.

He said thousands of tickets went out without the site crashing.

The mayor congratulated those who successfully acquired the tickets.

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April 10, 2024

Usher to receive Chattanooga ‘key to the city’ at McKenzie Arena

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Chattanooga will be honoring its very own Usher later this month at the McKenzie Arena.

The UTC McKenzie Arena will host the “Coming Home: A Celebration of USHER” event on Saturday, April 20.

This will be a free event, but tickets are required to attend.

Courtesy: Mayor Tim Kelly

Tickets will be available starting Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. Get tickets here. There will be a limit of two tickets per person.

Chattanooga leaders will present Usher with a key to the city during the event.

“The pride during USHER’S iconic Super Bowl halftime was palpable,” said Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly. “We know as a smaller city we punch way above our weight when it comes to talent our city produces, and USHER is one of the finest examples of that talent. He’s going to feel the love when he comes home on April 20th. I look forward to seeing y’all there!”