Aromatic Aster
Plants / Sympyhotrichum oblongifolium
Ashy Sunflower
Plants / Helianthus mollis
Bald Cypress
Plants / Taxodium distichium
Carolina Rose
Plants / Rosa Carolina
Eastern Red Columbine
Plants / Aquilegia canadensis
Little Bluestem
Plants / Schizachyrium scoparium
Milkweed
Plants / Asclepias spp.
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Plants / Hydrangea quercifiolia
Pink Muhly
Plants / Muhlenbergia capillaris
Prickly Pear Cactus
Plants / Opuntia humifusa
Purple Coneflower
Plants / Echinacea purpurea
Sassafrass
Plants / Sassafrass albidum
Tennessee Coneflower
Plants / Echinacea tennesseensis
From historical markers to beautiful landscaping filled with native plant life and refreshing water features (seasonally), there’s more to explore just steps outside of our River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings!
Plaza Fountains and Streams
The fountains and streams offer a refreshing way for families to cool off, splash around or simply relax by the flowing water between the Aquarium’s two buildings.
Please note: The plaza fountains generally run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Pollinator Pathway
A new self-guided “Pollinator Pathway” experience has landed on the Tennessee Aquarium campus! As visitors enjoy gardens on the Aquarium plaza and across the street at the IMAX Theater, they will discover the importance of the world’s many species of pollinators and the ways we all can help protect them and their natural habitats.
Tennessee Aquarium’s Pollinator Pathway is supported by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)’s Pollinator Habitat Program.