Butterflies can be found flying through the air in the butterfly garden. They may land on brightly colored flowers, shirts or hats. Another good place to look for them is at feeders or water sources.
Indoor or enclosed butterfly gardens may contain species that are not native to the area.
The following is a list of some of the butterfly gardens in Tennessee. Days, hours and costs can and do change without notice. Please verify with each location prior to arriving.
Tennessee Aquarium
One Broad Street
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
Phone: 800-262-0695
http://www.tnaqua.org/Animals/butterflies.asp
One of my favorite gardens in Tennessee is in the Chattanooga Aquarium. It takes up almost half of the top floor of the newer building. (If you are facing both buildings this is the one on the right.) Park in the pay lot to the left of the Aquarium or park at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and use the free downtown shuttle.
Tennessee River Gardens & Nature Preserve
22573 Highway 41
Chattanooga, TN 37419
Phone: 423-821-7341
http://www.rivergardens.org
Looking over the city of Chattanooga is this Lookout Mountain butterfly garden. An enclosed pavilion is where many butterflies call home. Outdoors varieties are attracted to the wildflower trails. Groups should prearrange visits.
Always check yourself before leaving the garden. Some butterflies like to hitch rides to other places. Tall mirrors are usually provided near the exit. It only takes a second to check yourself for butterflies.
Tennessee Aquarium - http://www.tnaqua.org/Animals/butterflies.asp
Tennessee River Gardens - http://www.rivergardens.org
USA Today - http://traveltips.usatoday.com/butterfly-gardens-tennessee-10524.html
Memphis Zoo - http://www.memphiszoo.org