20+ Instagrammable Spots in Chattanooga, TN

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Intern Gabriella posing for a photo inside of Common House | Photo via NOOGAtoday

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It’s no secret that Chattanooga is pretty much the perfect place for a photo shoot, from our countless beautiful murals to scenic mountaintops + trendy alleyways.

Check out some of our favorite kodak-ready spots for every Instagrammer in the Scenic City, whether your aesthetic is bright + bold, coffee shop chic, or nature-inspired.

Bluff View Arts District

Photo of Trista standing in a doorway of an iron gate, with white concrete siding and greenery on top

“Change” downtown mural

Photo of intern Gabriella with her arms spread wide in front of a large, colorful mural reading "Change starts in your own backyard."

“Chattanooga” sign at the Choo Choo

Photo of intern Gabriella with her arms spread wide, standing under a large, lit-up sign that says "Chattanooga"

Common House

#ProTip: Even non-members can enjoy the picture-perfect setting of this architecture

Photo of intern Gabriella standing in front of a doorway with white siding and terracotta roofing, with her hand held up to her sunglasses

Coolidge Park Chalk Alley

Photo of Brianna pretending to hug the chalk whale drawn onto the red brick wall

Cooper’s Alley

Photo of Brianna standing in the middle of an alley that features a large, lime green art installation that winds through the alley

Edwin Hotel

Photo of a hand holding an orange cocktail in front of a background featuring the Tennessee River and Walnut Street Bridge

Kinley Hotel mural

Photo of Trista standing in front of a large, colorful mural

Market South wings

#ProTip: Check out the cool Chattanooga elements found within the wings, like the Walnut Street Bridge + mountains.

Photo of Trista standing in front of a mural of wings, making it look like she has wings.

Renaissance Park riverside landing

Photo of Trista standing at the end of a pier-like landing on the riverside, with her back facing the camera.

Sleepyhead Coffee

Photo of a hand holding iced coffee in front of greenery

Sunset Rock

Photo overlooking a rock showing the sunset over a mountainous area

The Hunter Museum

Photo of Brianna with her back turned to the camera, overlooking the river and Walnut Street Bridge

The Scramble art installation

Photo of intern Gabriella sitting on top of an art installation that's made of various-sized boxes stacked on top of and near each other

Umbrella Alley

Photo of Brianna in an alley that has colorful umbrellas lining the top, creating a fake "ceiling" of umbrellas

9 ¾ platform at the Choo Choo

#ProTip: You can find this mural at the end of a long row of murals in the outdoor area of the Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Photo of Trista standing in front of a long, vertical mural that says "Platform 9 3/4"

WXYZ Bar

Photo of two hands clinking their drinks in front of a mural of records with a lit-up sign reading "Live"

Other selfie-ready spots

  • Flying Donut mural | On the side of Koch’s Bakery in Southside
  • Child With Goggles Mural | All of the murals that are a part of the McCallie Walls Mural Project make for some fantastic photo backdrops.
  • Montague Park Sculpture Field | Check out the amazing sculptures + grab a pic
  • Selfie Spot selfie museum | This newly-opened selfie museum in the Northgate mall features a variety of cool, Insta-worthy backdrops
  • Smith Perry Berries | Who doesn’t want a picture surrounded by sunflowers?
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