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Tennessee Aquarium’s peak lights switch on to illuminate downtown Chattanooga riverfront once again
Dec 20, 2024
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour Comes to Tennessee Aquarium in December
Dec 12, 2024
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Nov 27, 2024
Race for the Laurel Dace Aquarium launching fundraiser on Giving Tuesday to save a top 10 imperiled American fish from extinction
Nov 18, 2024
Change clocks, Snag Tix Celebrate long November nights with parade of new IMAX films
Oct 31, 2024
Dinosaurs away! Students aid scientists in 24-year effort to restore ancient fish to Tennessee River
Oct 30, 2024
Tennessee Aquarium to begin peak light replacement work
Oct 16, 2024
Celebrate weird and wonderful wildlife during ODDtober at the Tennessee Aquarium
Sep 24, 2024
Chattanooga, Birmingham host giant-screen cinema industry’s international conference
Sep 17, 2024
Unique art, one-of-a-kind experiences up for bid in Tennessee Aquarium’s online auction
Sep 9, 2024
Half-price tickets for college students and faculty in September during Tennessee Aquarium’s College Days
Sep 4, 2024
Fish out of water Drought prompts emergency rescue of one of America’s most-endangered aquatic species
Aug 22, 2024
T. REX 3D thunders onto Chattanooga’s largest screen with a DINO-mite preview party Aug 29
Aug 20, 2024
Tennessee Aquarium earns high marks from two non-profit evaluators
Aug 8, 2024
Get up close with a rich cast of amazing creatures in Animal Kingdom 3D, coming to IMAX on Aug. 9
Aug 6, 2024
Tennessee Aquarium President and CEO Keith Sanford Announces Retirement
Jul 18, 2024
Deep roots After 32 years, Charlene Nash is ending her time tending the Tennessee Aquarium Garden
Jul 10, 2024
The Podcast Aquatic Tennessee Aquarium dives into Shark Week with official podcast premiere
Jul 8, 2024
Goodness, gracious, great ball of floof Tennessee Aquarium hatches Macaroni Penguin chick
Jul 1, 2024
Super-sized Streaming on Gig City’s Biggest Screen 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Twisters Cast Q&A in July
Jun 28, 2024
Tennessee Aquarium welcomes 28-millionth guest
Jun 14, 2024
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Jun 14, 2024
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Partnership Expands into a National Tour
Jun 10, 2024
A High-flying Start to the Summer Season at the Tennessee Aquarium Special Screenings of Blue Angels on Chattanooga’s Largest Screen Begin May 24
May 20, 2024
A pipedream come true, Tennessee Aquarium hosts rare, stunning spawning event in newest gallery
May 16, 2024
Sip and savor at the Tennessee Aquarium’s Fish & Sips craft beer event June 22
May 13, 2024
Lake Sturgeon release links Tennessee with Wisconsin’s Wolf River
May 2, 2024
HCSO, Tennessee Aquarium, TWRA, & TVA Police Host Joint National Water Safety Month Event
May 1, 2024
Tennessee Aquarium named country’s best aquarium in Newsweek readers’ choice poll
Apr 30, 2024
Sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two returns to IMAX The Fall Guy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes round out April-May feature films
Apr 15, 2024
Penguin nesting season begins with “Rock Day” at the Tennessee Aquarium
Apr 1, 2024
Dune sequel ends, Godzilla x Kong reign begins at Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater
Mar 27, 2024
Lucky seven Tennessee Aquarium hatches record-setting clutch of critically endangered turtles
Mar 21, 2024
Get closer to the wild around you this spring break at the Tennessee Aquarium
Mar 6, 2024
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D brings the planet’s largest animal to Chattanooga’s biggest screen
Feb 29, 2024
Warmer days ahead Tennessee Aquarium summer camp sign-ups begin March 4 (non-members March 11)
Feb 27, 2024
Photo Ark exhibition coming to the Tennessee Aquarium March 1
Feb 21, 2024
Return to Arrakis Dune: Part One back in IMAX ahead of exclusive Fan First premiere of Dune: Part Two
Feb 8, 2024
College students, faculty and staff receive half-price admission to Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX 3D Theater in February
Feb 7, 2024
Tennessee Aquarium hires Jamie Gross as Director of Finance
Jan 19, 2024
Escape the freeze Giant-screen Arctic adventure, peppy penguins offer welcome respite during coming cold snap
Jan 12, 2024
Tennessee Aquarium launches complimentary wheelchair service with support from Morning Pointe Senior Living
Dec 19, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater helps raise funds for Young Marines
Dec 14, 2023
Wetter and better Recent rainfall has improved conditions in streams near Chattanooga that host endangered fish species
Dec 4, 2023
Thanksgiving Feast, Aquarium Style Tennessee Aquarium Reveals Annual “Grocery List” including lettuce, grapes and … crickets?
Nov 21, 2023
Aquatic Wonderland Awaits: Tennessee Aquarium’s Holidays Under the Peaks begins Nov 27
Nov 20, 2023
Drying up, dying out ‘Exceptional’ drought conditions threaten some of the nation’s most-endangered fish species near Chattanooga
Nov 14, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium educators serving more students with new support from Starr Mathews
Nov 3, 2023
Cosmic wonders D-Day, Marvels queue up for a packed November on Chattanooga’s largest screen
Oct 26, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater temporarily closing to install new seating Reopening Nov. 3 with premiere of “Deep Sky” and stunning images of the universe
Oct 20, 2023
Homeward bound Tennessee Aquarium, local students release hundreds of Lake Sturgeon into Tennessee River
Oct 16, 2023
ODDtober at the Tennessee Aquarium celebrates the weird, wonderful and sometimes spooky side of wildlife
Sep 29, 2023
Tennessee River Rescue Celebrates 35th Annual Clean-up Oct. 7
Sep 27, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium Online Auction Features Wild Art, Jawsome Experiences, and Staycation Packages Fundraiser Bidding Opens Sept. 22, Runs through Sept. 29
Sep 21, 2023
Chattanooga’s Largest Screen to Deliver Live Event and Then Turns Pink Remastered Stop Making Sense, Barbie coming to Tennessee Aquarium IMAX
Sep 6, 2023
College students, faculty get half-price Tennessee Aquarium tickets during College Days
Sep 1, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium welcomes first female otter, opening door to possible breeding program
Aug 21, 2023
DC Comics’ Blue Beetle soars into IMAX August 18 Special Spanish language screening presented by TU Radio at 5 PM on August 20
Aug 16, 2023
Happy Shark Week, baby! Tennessee Aquarium hatches Swell Shark, a species that “glows” in the deep
Jul 25, 2023
Bearing fruit Tennessee Aquarium’s in-house gardening program benefits animals and saves money
Jul 18, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium Announces Organizational Changes
Jul 13, 2023
An evening with the fishes at the Tennessee Aquarium’s Fish & Sips craft beer event
Jul 10, 2023
Tiny Titans Tennessee Aquarium welcomes 2,500 baby Lake Sturgeon as restoration effort turns 25
Jul 6, 2023
Summer Blockbusters Coming to the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater in July
Jun 22, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium, TDOT working together to celebrate, protect pollinators
Jun 16, 2023
Embark on epic new adventures at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX in June Ancient Caves 3D, Flight of the Butterflies 3D, Transformers and The Flash loom large on Chattanooga’s giant screen
Jun 9, 2023
Waves of Summer Fun Await You in Downtown Chattanooga Colorful Darters, Secrets of the Sea, Ocean Adventure, and a Mermaid’s Tale
May 22, 2023
“Mom has eyes on the back of her head” Tennessee Aquarium hatches two critically endangered Four-eyed Turtles just in time for Mother’s Day
May 11, 2023
SEA-sonal summer fun begins with Secrets of the Sea 3D opening May 19 Underwater filmmaker Jonathan Bird to host special screening May 25
May 9, 2023
Defenders of the cosmos reunite Guardians of the Galaxy 3 lands at Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater May 4
Apr 13, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium hatches two critically endangered turtles, first by a zoo or aquarium in six years
Mar 30, 2023
Baylor School students assist Tennessee Aquarium scientists to study, save one of America’s most-endangered fish
Mar 27, 2023
Roll dice and power up Dungeons & Dragons, The Super Mario Bros. Movie coming to the TN Aquarium IMAX Theater
Mar 23, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium bids farewell to chief operating officer Jackson Andrews after 32 impactful years
Mar 10, 2023
Endless Spring Break Adventures at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga New Exhibits, New Behind the Scenes Tours, and New Giant Screen 3D Films
Mar 9, 2023
IMAX adds a one-two magic punch with arrival of Creed III and Shazam! sequel
Mar 2, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium’s newest gallery Ridges to Rivers opens March 1
Feb 15, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium community engagement benefitting from new eco-friendly vehicles, expanded programming
Feb 10, 2023
USA Today / 10Best pegs Tennessee Aquarium in reader poll to determine country’s best aquarium
Feb 9, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Everest coming to IMAX in February
Feb 6, 2023
Tennessee Aquarium offers College Days discount throughout February
Feb 2, 2023
Serengeti 3D brings one of Africa’s seven natural wonders to the biggest screen in Chattanooga
Jan 10, 2023
Return to Pandora and see Avatar: The Way of Water as it’s meant to be seen at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater
Dec 14, 2022
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater hosts the iHeart Radio Jingle Ball: The IMAX Experience Featuring Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charlie Puth and more
Nov 17, 2022
Giant screen, massive milestone: Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater welcomes 9 millionth guest
Nov 16, 2022
SCUBA Claus returns for the Tennessee Aquarium’s annual Holidays Under the Peaks celebration
Nov 14, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premieres at IMAX 3D Theater on Nov. 10
Oct 31, 2022
Tennessee Aquarium Announces Changes To Human Resources Team
Oct 28, 2022
Audubon’s Chief Conservation Officer to speak at Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater
Oct 25, 2022
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Oct 7, 2022
Tennessee Aquarium celebrates the wonderfully weird side of nature during ODDtober
Sep 27, 2022
Aquarium Fundraising Auction: Features Works by Lemur-nardo da Vinci and One-of-a-kind Experiences
Sep 19, 2022
Avatar returns: James Cameron’s sci-fi giant to dominate the biggest screen in town during special re-release
Sep 15, 2022
Tennessee Aquarium offers half-price tickets for college students, faculty, and staff in September
Sep 8, 2022
After 25 years, Tennessee Aquarium Senior Educator ringing retirement bell
Sep 7, 2022
Dive into a thrilling underwater adventure when Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D premieres on Sept. 2
Aug 29, 2022
Aquarium-led partnership secures $10 million in federal funds to improve water quality, farming in Southeast TN
Aug 25, 2022
Jaws makes giant-screen debut at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater for Labor Day
Aug 24, 2022
Experience the magic of E.T. at the TN Aquarium IMAX Theater beginning August 11
Aug 1, 2022
Head under the sea with the Tennessee Aquarium’s Ocean Exploration Member Night
Jul 29, 2022
JAW-some news! Tennessee Aquarium hatches endangered Short-tail Nurse Shark pups
Jul 19, 2022
Tennessee Aquarium summer fellowships training future biologists in the scientific trenches
Jul 5, 2022
Wings Over Water 3D brings the majesty of wetlands birds soaring into IMAX
Jun 23, 2022
Tennessee Aquarium celebrates a decade’s work bringing beloved “brookies” back to Tennessee
Jun 16, 2022
Jurassic World: Dominion premieres Thursday at IMAX
Jun 8, 2022
Top Gun: Maverick Flying Into IMAX This Month
May 16, 2022
Tennessee Aquarium Folk Art Collection Goes to Auction at Clements
May 10, 2022
Tennessee Aquarium Announces Two New Additions to the Senior Leadership Team
Apr 19, 2022
Slytherin to IMAX to see Fantastic Beasts before going mad with Doctor Strange
Apr 13, 2022
Washed Ashore Art Exhibit Coming to the Tennessee Aquarium April 16
Apr 11, 2022
Better together: Tennessee Aquarium hosting 30th anniversary event in gratitude for three decades of community support
Mar 29, 2022
Experience the Tennessee Aquarium like never before with new Deeper Dives guided tours
Mar 17, 2022
Summer break aquatic: Registration opens for Tennessee Aquarium summer camp programs
Mar 15, 2022
Aquarium’s spring break offerings include butterflies, blue lizards, Bornean fish
Mar 3, 2022
Dr. Sylvia Earle coming to Chattanooga March 4
Feb 23, 2022
See the IMAX-exclusive Fan First Premiere of The Batman March 1 and score a free comic book
Feb 17, 2022
Beatles’ fans have just three chances to see cinematic remaster of Fab Four’s final gig at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater
Jan 31, 2022
Bad Moon Rising, Or is it Falling? Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Offers Special Screenings of Moonfall Beginning February 3
Jan 28, 2022
Beauty and the Beasts: Australia’s Great Wild North 3D brings stunning Aussie vistas, fearsome crocs to IMAX
Jan 10, 2022
Spider-Man’s latest, Polar Express bring big-screen joy to Aquarium’s seasonal celebration
Dec 1, 2021
Aquarium-Sanctuary Partnership Releases Video to Prevent Spread of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease by Divers
Nov 4, 2021
They’re Back! After a 19-month absence, butterflies return to the Tennessee Aquarium November 5
Nov 1, 2021
Steady Stream: Tennessee Aquarium Experts Busy as Science Center Turns Five
Oct 27, 2021
26 million and counting: Visitor milestone arrives as Tennessee Aquarium approaches 30th anniversary
Oct 17, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium highlighting unusual animal behavior, return of AquaScarium during ODDtober celebration
Sep 30, 2021
Stellar feature film run continues at Tennessee Aquarium IMAX in October with Venom, No Time to Die and Dune
Sep 23, 2021
Aquarium virtual fundraiser begins Sept. 22, features animal encounters, artwork and unique experiences
Sep 20, 2021
Marvel Comic Book Epic Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Coming to IMAX Sept 2
Aug 24, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium screening new IMAX film showcasing Antarctica’s beguiling, fragile beauty
Aug 19, 2021
Newly improved fish ID platform a must-use resource for digital naturalists and educators
Aug 12, 2021
Mid-summer baby boom brings tiny turtles, pint-sized puffers, petite penguin chick to Tennessee Aquarium
Jul 27, 2021
Full Circle: Childhood Visits Inspired the Tennessee Aquarium’s New Education Leader
Jul 14, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater offering first, best way to see Black Widow beginning July 8
Jun 21, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium, partners stocking new mountain stream with imperiled Southern Appalachian Brook Trout
Jun 16, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium modifies mask requirement outside of special early-bird visitation window
Jun 1, 2021
Great Bear Rainforest 3D Debuting at IMAX
May 24, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium kicking cigarettes’ butts to the recycle bin
May 20, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium Produces New Educational Video Series Designed for Classrooms
May 6, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium adding additional hours for May
Apr 30, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium, TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee launch exhibits highlighting impact of road litter, microplastics on waterways
Apr 19, 2021
After a 30-year career, Tennessee Aquarium’s lead horticulturist is leafing
Apr 12, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater offering special screenings of Ancient Caves 3D April 23-25
Apr 8, 2021
Leading Aquariums Across US Support Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
Mar 25, 2021
Country Music’s Top Artists Band Together in Support of Zoos and Aquariums For “All Together For Animals” Virtual Concert Fundraiser
Mar 19, 2021
Stay local, go global: Embark on an around-the-world trip at the Tennessee Aquarium this spring
Mar 2, 2021
New IMAX 3D film celebrating America’s wildest open spaces comes to Chattanooga on Feb. 12
Feb 8, 2021
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Triples in Size
Jan 19, 2021
Tennessee Aquarium Upgrades HVAC Systems As Another Layer of Safety
Dec 10, 2020
A productive partnership: First endangered Barrens Topminnows raised through aquarium collaboration returned to the wild
Dec 3, 2020
Organizations come together to save endangered turtles after transport flight encounters challenges
Nov 28, 2020
Trout Unlimited contributes more than $11K to Tennessee Aquarium’s Brook Trout program
Nov 19, 2020
Aquarium holiday celebration features seasonal scavenger hunt, Polar Express, unscheduled surprises
Nov 16, 2020
Special bonus, year of unlimited visits make Aquarium memberships a perfect holiday gift
Nov 10, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium overcomes numerous challenges with release of latest “class” of juvenile Lake Sturgeon
Nov 6, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium Implements Reduction in Force as Impacts from Pandemic Continue
Oct 22, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium’s Rediscover the Fun Pass offers discounted admission all winter long
Oct 7, 2020
ODDtober Celebrates Aquarium’s Unusual Animals, Online and In Person
Oct 1, 2020
Homeschool students, families receive discounted Aquarium admission on Sept. 23
Sep 17, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium and UGA to Host Workshop On Freshwater Microplastic Pollution
Sep 10, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium’s 10th Annual Serve & Protect Sustainable Seafood Fundraiser Opens the Digital Gates
Sep 8, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater returns to 3D screenings
Aug 27, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium’s SharkFest Event Goes Virtual
Aug 18, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium hatches seven endangered baby turtles
Aug 4, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Offer Half Off Admission for Scouts in August
Jul 31, 2020
Double delight: Two new chicks join the Tennessee Aquarium’s penguin colony
Jul 23, 2020
National poll ranks Tennessee Aquarium one of America’s best aquariums
Jul 17, 2020
Class dismissed: After almost 30 years, Tennessee Aquarium’s beloved “Mr. Bill” has hung up his hat
Jul 13, 2020
Back in BIG-ness: Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater reopening July 17 with new health measures in place
Jul 9, 2020
AZA Statement on Social and Racial Justice, Inclusion and Equality
Jun 29, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium, partners hit milestone in Southern Appalachian Brook Trout restoration project
Jun 9, 2020
Tennessee Aquarium Rolls Out Three New Webcams Featuring Jellies, Lemurs and Tropical Fish
May 21, 2020
Despite COVID-19, Conservation Work Continues as Earth Day Turns 50
Apr 20, 2020
No Place Like Homeroom: Aquarium Launches Curated Educational Series to Support Parents’ Newfound Role as Homeschool Teachers
Apr 9, 2020
Saving Turtles Together: New national partnership begins to protect America’s turtles, end illegal trafficking
Feb 25, 2020
Turtle Nursery at Tennessee Aquarium Exhibits Hatchlings Too Adorable for Words
Feb 11, 2020
A Plastic Pandemic German Scientist’s Analysis Finds Staggering Levels of Microplastic Pollution in Tennessee River
Oct 10, 2018
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