Parking
There are several paid parking lots near the Aquarium and IMAX Theater and a free shuttle runs daily in downtown Chattanooga.
Parking for tour buses and school buses, RVs, campers and other oversized vehicles is available on the south side of Riverfront Parkway beneath the Olgiati Bridge.
Pricing* for our Primary lot (shown on the map below) is as follows:
- 0-3 Hours: $9
- 3-5 Hours: $12
- All Day: $14
- After 4 pm: $10
*Prices do not include tax and are subject to change during special events.
Tennessee Aquarium campus map with suggested parking areas.
A free shuttle runs daily in downtown Chattanooga!
Handicap Parking
The Aquarium’s primary lot (see above map) has a four designated handicap spots close to the buildings; however, these spots do require payment for parking, and we cannot guarantee availability. There are a few handicap spots in surrounding parking lots as well.
In Chattanooga, anyone with a valid handicap placard or tag can park for free at any on-street metered space throughout the city.
Directions
NOTE: Chattanooga is in the Eastern Time Zone.
From I-75 Northbound (from Atlanta):
Merge onto I-24 West via Exit 2
Drive approximately 6 miles I-24 West
Use right 3 lanes to take Exit 178 Downtown/Lookout Mt/Market Street
Merge onto US-27 North
Take the 4th Street exit, EXIT 1C toward downtown
Turn Right onto West 4th Street
Turn Left onto Broad Street
Aquarium is located at Broad Street & Aquarium Way
From I-75 Southbound (from Knoxville):
Keep right to merge onto I-24 West toward Nashville & Downtown Chattanooga
Drive approximately 6 miles I-24 West
Use right 3 lanes to take Exit 178 Downtown/Lookout Mt/Market Street
Merge onto US-27 North
Take the 4th Street exit, EXIT 1C toward downtown
Turn Right onto West 4th Street
Turn Left onto Broad Street
Aquarium is located at Broad Street & Aquarium Way
From I-24 Eastbound (Birmingham and Nashville):
Use the 2nd from the right lane to take Exit 178 for US-27 North
Take the 4th Street exit, EXIT 1C toward downtown
Turn Right onto West 4th Street
Turn Left onto Broad Street
Aquarium is located at Broad Street & Aquarium Way
