Plan Your Trip to McKenzie Arena
HOTELS NEARBY
If you want to stay overnight after a late concert or basketball game, dozens of hotels are available in downtown Chattanooga within several blocks of the arena.
The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection
102 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, 37403
The Dwell Hotel
120 East Tenth Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Mayor’s Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast
801 Vine Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Hotel Indigo Chattanooga Downtown
300 W 6th Street, Chattanooga, 37402
Bluff View Inn
411 E 2nd St., Chattanooga, TN 37403
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WHAT TO DO IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
McKenzie Arena is near the UTC campus and downtown Chattanooga. There are plenty of options for enjoying a full day of entertainment when attending an event.
Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium is just west of the arena. It is along the river and offers interactive shows, river animals, and cruises.
Distance: 1 miles
Maclellan Island
In the center of the Tennessee River, just north of the arena, you can visit the wildlife refuge at Maclellan Island. It includes hiking trails and a campsite.
Distance: 0.6 miles
Creative Discovery Museum
This museum is several blocks west of McKenzie Arena and provides interactive science exhibits for children of all ages.
Distance: 0.8 miles
Coolidge Park
Coolidge Park is a waterfront park along the Tennessee River just north of the UTC campus. It includes a restored historic carousel. You can drive to the park or use the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge to cross the river.
Distance: 1.5 miles
Confederate Cemetery
The Confederate Cemetery is a few blocks east of the arena.
Distance: 0.3 miles
Bessie Smith Cultural Center
This local favorite, which houses the Chattanooga African American Museum, is several blocks south of the arena. It includes exhibits on civil rights, jazz music, and local figures.
Distance: 0.7 miles
UTC campus
McKenzie Arena is at the northwest corner of the university campus, and you can take a walking tour of it.
Distance: 0.2 miles
Restaurants near the McKenzie Arena
Champy’s
You can enjoy fried chicken and live music at Champy’s, south of McKenzie Arena.
Chatt Smoke House
Chatt Smoke House is south of the arena and offers slow-cooked barbecue in a relaxed atmosphere.
Little Venezuela Restaurant
This restaurant just west of McKenzie Arena offers authentic Venezuelan food.
Maple Street Biscuit Company
If you want to catch breakfast or lunch before a mid-afternoon event at McKenzie Arena, this casual cafe is known for its Southern sides. It’s a few blocks west of the arena.
The Yellow Deli Chattanooga
This deli is southeast of the arena and offers sandwiches and smoothies for a quick bite at a low price before your McKenzie Arena event.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Located southwest of the arena, Tupelo Honey features craft beers and offers its own twist on Southern comfort food.