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.

🏞️ Picnic by the River

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.

🌼 Southern Pearl Picnics

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.