Overview
Revenue
$10 to $25 million (USD) per year
Headquarters
Chattanooga, TN
Category
s and Institutions
Located on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga and surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains, the Tennessee Aquarium tells the story of the river – following the path of a raindrop from the streams of an Appalachian Forest to the Gulf of Mexico – from the mountains to the sea. Although the Aquarium has grown in size and in animal population since it’s opening in 1992, its story and its mission as a private, non-profit institution have remained the same; ‘to inspire wonder, appreciation and protection of water and all life that it sustains.’ The Tennessee Aquarium is a vital link connecting people to freshwater and the ocean beyond. Our excellent exhibits and dynamic living collection entertain and inform. We celebrate and seek to protect the rich biodiversity of the Southeast. We are home to the most diverse gathering of freshwater animals in the country and the deeply committed, informed and engaging people who care for them. We lead and partner to make a meaningful difference in the economic and environmental well-being of our community.
