Celebrate Mother's Day in Chattanooga: Family Events, Brunches, Spas & Adventures
Mother's Day is approaching, and Chattanooga offers wonderful ways to honor it. Whether you have young children, adult kids, one child, or many, join us for memorable celebrations in the Scenic City.
For the Whole Family
Start the festivities early at the Chattery's "Word to Your Mother" Mother's Day Market and Sidewalk Shop on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discover handmade treasures from local Chattanooga makers, including bath bombs, jewelry, note cards, bitters, and more.
If you're not in town Saturday, shop the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, May 9. Stroll with the kids while enjoying the spring weather. For a taste of spring's end, visit Rock City's annual Southern Blooms Festival on May 8-9, featuring a Mother's Day Tea at Grandview with stunning Chattanooga views and seasonal garden treats.
Enjoy local market food or one of Chattanooga's many Mother's Day brunches (details below).
After family time, treat Mom to relaxation at Ama Spa at the Edwin with a massage or facial. While she unwinds, cross the Walnut Street Bridge for ice cream at Clumpies.
End with a visit to the Hunter Museum of American Art, spanning three buildings with art to captivate every family member, giving Mom some well-deserved quiet time.
For the Empty Nester
Empty nesters can indulge in pampering, adventure, or art during a quality Mother's Day weekend in Chattanooga.
Check into your hotel Saturday afternoon and relax at Natural Body Spa & Shop, specializing in massages, hot stone treatments, facials, and more.
Dance the evening away on the Mother's Day Cruise aboard the Southern Belle. This two-hour Tennessee River cruise includes live music, dinner, and a full bar.
Explore nature at Open Gate Day at Lula Lake Land Trust on Mother's Day. With 8 miles of trails, bluff views, and a 120-foot waterfall, it's a serene family adventure. Reserve your spot here.
Refuel with the Chatt Taste Food Tour: choose the West Village Tour or Art & Southern Cuisine Tour, visiting 3-4 top downtown eateries.
Follow with the self-guided Experience Art Map tour of downtown murals, galleries, sculptures, and more from local and international artists. Grab gelato from Milk and Honey or cupcakes from Cupcake Kitchen—try the Almond Raspberry or Pineapple Upside Down.
For the Foodies
Spoil Mom at Bridgeman's Chophouse Mother's Day Brunch in the Read House Hotel, with an exquisite menu and live jazz by Nancy Westmoreland.
In St. Elmo, 1885 Grill offers Southern Coastal brunch favorites and live music by Nashville native Rachel Cole. Don't miss the Belgian Waffle Bananas Foster.
For luxurious ambiance, Whitebird at the Edwin Autograph Collection makes Mom feel like royalty. Stroll the hotel's art collection and share a Biscuit Board with buttermilk biscuits, homemade jams, and smoked sorghum butter.
Whatever your plans, include Chattanooga—you'll be glad you did.
To find more Mother's Day events in the Scenic City, check the event calendar.
