There’s nothing better than eating a good meal under blue skies.
Picnics are a great way to get together with family, friends, or that special someone to make the best of a pretty day + enjoy a delicious selection of food and drinks.
Warm + sunny days in Chattanooga are right around the corner, and we thought it was just the right time to list some of the Scenic City’s best spots to have a picnic.
🧺 Riverside
Feel the breeze from the Tennessee River while you enjoy the sights of the bridges and surrounding mountains.
- Tennessee River Walk | A 13-mile riverside path that parallels the Tennessee River.
- Ross’s Landing | A link from downtown Chattanooga to the Tennessee River, you can sit along the steps — even in some of the chairs provided — to look out at the river.
🧺 Public parks
Spread out a blanket on a sunny day while other locals are taking a vitamin-D break.
- Coolidge Park | 150 River St.
- Renaissance Park | 133 River St.
- Heritage Park | 1428 Jenkins Rd.
- Milliken Park | 100 W. 45th St.
- Tennessee River Park | 4301 Amnicola Highway
🧺 Gardens
For a quieter, more peaceful option.
- Sculpture Fields at Montague Park | 1800 Polk St.
- Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | 400 Garden Rd.
- Tennessee River Gardens | 22573 Hwy 41.
🧺 All planned for you
If you’re wanting to plan a unique picnic but don’t know exactly where to start, here’s two local companies that will take care of the planning + materials for you.
Choose between Coolidge Park + the Chattanooga Riverfront for your picnic location. The picnic includes setup and cleanup along with a table, blankets and pillows, glassware, and more.
Add-ons are available to purchase with your package such as a charcuterie board, fondue for two, a donut wall, and more.
When booking with Southern Pearl Picnics, you can choose the location where you would like to picnic + each package is named after regional flowers.
Based on the occasion, you can pick your own color scheme as well as add-ons such as cotton candy from Bonjour Sucré.
Wanting to book a picnic with the kiddos? You can reach out for more details about including children.
