Turnbowology

Conservation and education naturally come together at the Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center. Outdoor enthusiasts learn about a fascinating array of indigenous plants, birds, mammals and reptiles. Plus you can explore a Forest Treehouse, and travel in the footsteps of Tennessee’s early Native Americans, pioneer settlers and Civil War soldiers.

The River Gallery Sculpture Garden is home to intriguing sculptures amidst colorful gardens, a mountain stream and tranquil meditation areas. Located in Chattanooga’s Bluffs View Arts District and overlooking the Tennessee River, the two-acre open space is a gem worth visiting.

Find plum pieces of art and more at the Plum Nelly Shop & Gallery. This hidden gem sparkles with original artisan jewelry and gifts. Founder Fannie Mennen named her shop after friends who drove to her home in its beginning and remarked, “Fannie, your place is plum out of Tennessee and nearly out of Georgia!"