Ultimate Pet-Friendly Guide to Chattanooga: Hotels, Attractions & Restaurants
Traveling with pets often means facing restrictions at hotels and attractions, but Chattanooga welcomes four-legged family members with open arms. Numerous hotels, attractions, and restaurants now offer pet-friendly policies. Most hotels charge a one-time cleaning fee—a small cost for vacationing together. Discover comprehensive dog-friendly recommendations via The Howl, covering restaurants, bars, parks, and emergency services for your furry companions.
Pet-Friendly Attractions
Downtown offers endless walking paths for pets and owners. Stroll the Bluff View Art District or the 13-mile Chattanooga Riverwalk. For extended adventures, cross the iconic Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, built in 1891 and one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Nearby, explore Sculpture Fields, a 33-acre art park that permits leashed pets.
On Lookout Mountain, enjoy several pet-welcoming sites. Rock City and Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center allow dogs on leashes, while Ruby Falls provides on-site kennels. These destinations feature stunning views, rock formations, trails, and serene retreats perfect for pets. The area also boasts numerous hiking trails open to leashed dogs.
Pet-Friendly Hotels
Prioritize accommodations that treat your pet like family. View a complete list of hotels by filtering for "Pet-Friendly" in the amenities dropdown.
Read House Hotel – Downtown
827 Broad Street, (423) 266-4121
Established as Crutchfield House in 1847, this historic gem rebuilt in 1926 has hosted luminaries like Winston Churchill. Today, it embraces dogs (cats not permitted) with a dedicated third floor. A $50 non-refundable cleaning fee ensures spotless rooms. Note: Pets must stay in rooms during dining at Bridgeman's Chophouse or use of the indoor heated pool.
The Edwin Hotel – Downtown
102 Walnut Street, (423) 713-5900
This upscale Autograph Collection boutique hotel, steps from Walnut Street Bridge, offers luxurious pet-friendly rooms with Amazon Echo Dots. On-site spots like Whitebird (organic Southern cuisine) and Whiskey Thief (rooftop bar) are pet-free, but enjoy the rooftop pool or Ama spa afterward. Ideal for pampered pet getaways.
Pet-Friendly Restaurants
Health regulations keep pets out of dining rooms, but many patios welcome leashed dogs. Highlights below:
222 Broad Street
(423) 267-2739
Dogs tie outside the patio railing; staff accommodates with nearby tables. Universal Joint
532 Lookout Street
(423) 468-3725
Housed in a former service station, the patio suits pups perfectly. Savor burgers, tacos, and salads while playing cornhole or watching TVs. Southside: Chattanooga Brewing Co.
1804 Chestnut Street(423) 702-9958
Reviving a Prohibition-era legacy, the Biergarten welcomes pets and pours local brews like Chestnut Street Brown Ale and Scenic City IPA. STIR
1444 Market Street
(423) 531-7847
Craft cocktails with artisanal ice shine on the spacious patio near the Chattanooga Choo Choo. North Chattanooga: Aretha Frankensteins
518 Tremont Street
(423) 265-7685
Pooches love the expansive front patio at this Tremont favorite. Brewhaus
224 Frazier Avenue
(423) 531-8490
Chattanooga's German-American gastropub pairs schnitzel and brats with brews on the covered porch overlooking Coolidge Park or sunny patio.
