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!

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.

This is the Rocket Man Mural.Huntsville has many cool Murals all around the place. This is another…read morecool example of the public art scene in Huntsville. I enjoy all the colors and the design of this public art mural. Go check it out in this cool city.

Caterpillar garden is a public art monument located in the rear of a jasper Tennessee rest stop…read more Me and my buddies were on the way home from a weekend getaway from Atlanta headed to Lousiville when we stopped at the local rest stop to take a break. While walking around the area we came across this cool little sculpture garden. Not sure it's affiliation with caterpillars but it was a nice place to check out. From memory I don't think I've ever seen a random piece of public art at a truck stop before so it was a nice surprise.

Cool looking garden with sculptures located on the inside of it. This is located in a rest stop in…read moreTennesse and we ran into it on our way home from Atlanta. This is just one of the cool sites at this location

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.

It is weird that this statue makes me happy every time I pass by it?! I also stop and give it a…read morehigh four every time and chances are.... stop and take a photo with him. And you best believe that I also make everyone who's with me give a paw too! I love public art. This is just one of many fine pieces that Chattanooga offers. I discovered "High Four" is by artist Louise Peterson. It's a Great Dane dog, raising one paw to shake "hands" or give a high five to anyone who stops by. I believe it was installed in 2008. There are several across the country so we're super lucky to have him in Chattanooga! I believe it fits right in with Chattanooga's doggo forward lifestyles! It's a part of the Walnut Street bridge area so if you walk the bridge, be sure to stop by and give a high four. I believe it gives good luck! ;)

Stronger together is Large, colorful, and a powerful public art mural that spreads vital…read moreinformation. Me and my family were in a short statue in Birmingham and staying at the nearby Mariott hotel we decided to walk to the nearby civil rights sights and when we did we stumbled upon this mural almost immediately. Overall amazing piece that leaves a mark on you. Teaches valuable lessons and illustrates them very vibrantly. The artist did a great job conveying and showing there intended message.

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

This is a pretty awesome public art display that I found while we were in Alabama. It features a…read morebig giant elephant and the words all fancy and is pretty colorful. Pretty cool to see.