From the Williams Stairway (also called the Zig Zag Walkway), you can get a great view of the…read moreWalnut Street Bridge but this curious pathway is art in itself. And since it's next to the Hunter Museum of American Art, you should visit both. I was drawn to the stairway by the very odd lines on Google Maps (I've tried to attach a photo, which may or may not be removed by Yelp). And in real life, it's just as odd. The stairway is a back-and-forth walkway from the landing in front of the museum down to the Martin Amphitheater underneath the bridge or continue on to the Riverwalk. For the photographer, you'll find all sorts of interesting angles to get pretty pictures for your Instagram. There is also the Bluff View Sculpture Garden. [Review 18810 overall - 346 in Tennessee - 2333 of 2022.]

Looking at it, my thoughts were who '...would want to walk that if there's an alternate path down…read moreadjacent to it??' But it does look beautiful and artsy.

North Shore is probably my favorite area in Chattanooga. Home to so many things to do and see…read more Fraizer St. is filled with shops, galleries and food choices. North shore gives access to Renaissance Park, Coolidge Park and Walnut Bridge. The area is filled with full-service restaurants as well as grab and go food. Don't forget all the specialty treats! Ice cream, snow ones, boba tea, smoothies and more. Plus there's free and cheap things to do! Coolidge Park offers water feature you can cool off in. A beautiful historic carousel plus bike and tech rentals. The area is also home of the dance steps sidewalks, Chattanooga Theatre Center, Escape Rooms and public art. It's a Chattanooga district with pretty much everything!

Unique shops and restaurants. 2 hour street parking. We visited 4 distinct Chattanooga…read moreneighborhoods and this one had the most retailers.

Some friends and I decided to walk the streets of Chattanooga on New Years Day in search of outdoor…read moreart installations still intact and murals. We discovered a couple installations still up from the Passageways collection last year and some cool murals. River City Company partners with artists to showcase different types of artwork throughout the year. I highly recommend strolling through Cooper's Alley behind Mad Priest and on the part of Main Street by Mean Mug and Clyde's to discover unique outdoor art in this town.

One of the tell-tale signs of URBAN RENEWAL in the United States is the sudden explosion of Street…read moreArt emerging within the local architectural landscape. I have witnessed it in many cities, but I was not fully aware that Chattanooga, TN had joined the game until a recent (and way too brief) visit to the city. I LOVE ART, for so many reasons. I love the power of expression without the need for words. I love the multifaceted ability art has to speak one thing to one person, and something completely different to another and yet both are inspired in powerful ways. In terms of street art, I particularly like the flavor it adds to a community and how it can transform a dilapidated area into a culturally rich environment for growth, acceptance, diversity and revitalization. My love of art does not typically involve abstract art (such as Picasso), but Street Art gives such a high volume of emotion and personal statement that not only can it touch your soul in unexpected ways, but it also gives you a strong glimpse into the mind of the artist. Street Art can often times act as a bridge between opposing sides, many times showing the connective fibers we all share with one another. It is this reason that it disturbs me when I see it being disrespected by property owners that may not value it as much as they should. Take for example the building occupants at the northwest corner of Cowart St. & West Main St. A beautifully designed mural awaits visitors there, but is littered with crates and other rubbish, some blocking or covering the art. While I get that art doesn't move everyone, I still think that it should be respected. There are some property owners that disregard it while others decorate it with planters or add outdoor patios to highlight and proudly feature it! Art is probably one of the most sobering reflections of real life there is... from the subject matter itself to the way each individual responds to it. Some will marvel at its beauty, some are stopped in their tracks as if it audibly called to them, while others pass works of art as if there is nothing special or meaningful about them. However, I get a strong feeling the residents of Chattanooga will embrace art so deeply that eventually the entire city will, in itself, become a gallery. What a glorious gallery it will be in a city that already has so much natural beauty. TO LOCAL CHATTANOOGANS I only had a few hours to visit but created this page not only to celebrate the happenings in your city, but in hopes you will add more photos as you find these hidden gems around town. I would love to be able to revisit this page and see all the wonderful murals I missed on this visit, so please keep an eye out for the beauty of murals and sculptures that blanket your lovely city like wildflowers randomly popping up in a country field. I will look forward to all your photos with eager anticipation! TO CHATTANOOGA STREET ARTISTS I love what you do! Whether you practice only as a local artist or travel to different cities around the globe for your commissioned work, I admire your visionary skills to transform thought into stunning visual effect for all to see. In the military, there are some units designed to go in and prepare areas for the soldiers that will follow. Laying the groundwork and clearing the way for change and progress. YOU ARE THOSE SOLDIERS!!! If you are an artist with an upcoming street mural, please feel free to contact me via Yelp messages and invite me to see your work as you are in the process of transferring it from paper to reality. I WOULD LOVE to witness a street mural from the first paint stroke onto an exterior wall to the last brilliant final touch! It would be my honor to hold a ladder or make a coffee run or anything to be of voluntary use to your cause!!! I will drive 2 hours from my home in Georgia just to be a part of it if you ask! 2018/37

So I was out at Cooliage Park/ Walnut Bridge and on my way out when I spotted this "Key Fence"! It…read morecaught my enought to turn around and take a closer look. Thousands of keys attached to a fence! When I finally left I noticed Key Title. I stopped in in my next visit to the park to ask if the art installations was theirs. It's not but a really nice employee told me that it was here before Key moved in. It was just an ironic coenicdence! I've searched the web but haven't found any information about when it started, who started it but I think it's a fun stop should you be in the area! The keys are for the most part attached by zip ties. There are even some complete key rings attached to which makes me wonder the story behind that. And yes, I'm planning on adding a key (or more)! Chattanooga's key Fence, much better than Seattle's gum wall so at least there's that!

I LOVE a fun public art space! I noticed one of the swing while downtown but didn't know exactly…read morewhat it was. Today I stopped by to swing a little and discovered the "Blue Zone! Check out one of my photos to read about all the awesome groups that brought the project to the city! The swings are mainly on the corner of Georgia and Market but one is at Miller park too! You'll also see a few of the red or orange chairs too. What a cool space!

Of course I love this huge blue doggie. It stands I'd say 6 feet and looks over the Bluff Arts…read moreDistrict beside house B. It's one of the largest pieces artist Mark Chatterley has done. He was commissioned by the River Gallery for the work. Man, even in art, Chattanooga loves their doggies! Be sure to walk around the entire Bluff Arts District to see this impressive pup and so many more amazing pieces of art. You can see more of Mark Chatterley's art at the River Gallery. Several of the works had the same technique as Blue Dog.