The Incredibly Unique Park That’s Right Here In Tennessee’s Own Backyard
Did you know that Chattanooga has its own international sculpture park? The fairly new Sculpture Fields at Montague Park has added a bit of spice and flavor to the southern Tennessee city, pitting it amongst many of sculpture gardens at universities and in different states across the nation. A visit here is both inspiring and exciting, a celebration of the expanse of human creativity. Let’s go!
The Sculpture Fields at Montague Park is an outdoor museum in Chattanooga that is open from 8am to 8pm every day of the week. It is chock full of contemporary sculpture art, elevating the 30-acre park from a beautiful plot of land to a destination for both tourists and locals alike.
This beautiful sculpture is titled "River City Queen," and was designed by Doug Schatz.
The nonprofit park is great to take your burgeoning young artists, or where you can go to wander and let your imagination run wild. There is no other attraction in Tennessee like it, and it's completely free!
Here you can see "Bette Davis Eyes," brought to life by artist John Henry.
This field of art inspires awe and a newfound delight in the beauty of visual art. It's a singular experience, heightening the art scene of Chattanooga and bringing the whole state along with it.
The park is a constant work in progress so come with an open mind. We look forward to seeing it grow and become more ingrained in the city's core community. We've heard from locals it's a great place to bring your pup, too!
What a sight to see! Artist Barry Hehemann's "Hulettelujah" is quite the jaw dropper. It was designed and inspired by the hulett, which is a device used to load and unload ships and barges.
The park had its grand opening celebration in April of 2016, opening up a whole new world of art appreciation in the south. You can look into visiting it at its location at 1800 Polk Street.
Looking for even more unique places to visit in Tennessee? These 13 roadside attractions are sure to make you stop and look twice.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
