Tennessee Aquarium

The Tennessee Aquarium is a celebrated nonprofit aquarium in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, featuring two connected buildings dedicated to freshwater and ocean ecosystems. The River Journey building traces the course of a Tennessee river from mountain streams to the Gulf, showcasing river otters, sturgeon, paddlefish, and diverse aquatic species, while the Ocean Journey building explores tropical and saltwater environments including a coral reef gallery and the newly opened Scuttlebutt Reef exhibit. The aquarium's Conservation Institute conducts active ecological research and restoration programs, including sturgeon reintroduction and protection of critically endangered species such as the Laurel Dace. Families can enjoy IMAX films, interactive touch tanks, behind-the-scenes Deeper Dives tours, overnight Sleep in the Deep programs, and seasonal special events, making it a year-round destination for visitors of all ages.