Places to Have Baby Showers in Chattanooga, Tennessee

No need to fuss over a Chattanooga, Tennessee baby shower venue, as options are plentiful and diverse.

Settled along the banks of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga, Tennessee offers baby shower planners a variety of indoor and outdoor venue choices, all complete with Southern charm. Available options range from creative, comfortable, conservative, and extravagant. Venues with event planning staff will lend a hand to ease the stress of party planning, while local restaurants allow a casual atmosphere for friends and family to gather.

Niko's Southside Grill

Niko's Southside Grill offers private dining for baby showers. Custom menus are created from Niko's existing menu options, and an event designer and coordinator is available. Baby showers can be planned for lunch, dinner, or just for appetizers. Buffet menus are also available, and as of February 2011, buffet prices begin at $28 per person, which includes cold and hot hors d'oeuvres and dessert. Plated menu options include appetizers, salad, entrees and dessert.

Creative Discovery Museum

The Creative Discovery Museum offers unique spaces for baby shower events. Parties can be held anywhere in the museum. Exhibit galleries, atrium, auditorium and rooftop spaces are available. Event planners are on staff, and outside catering needs to be arranged. Highlights of this space are hands-on exhibits and a kid-friendly atmosphere. Space can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and rates vary depending on group size and museum space.

Mt. Vernon Restaurant

Mt. Vernon Restaurant offers two private dining spaces. The Garden Room seats up to 45 guests, and the Spice Room has a seating capacity of up to 60 guests. Groups of 25 or less can order a la carte from the main menu. Larger groups of over 25 guests will need to pre-plan menu selections. Menu customization is available to meet event budgets. Children's menu options are available as well for younger party attendants. As of February 2011, menu prices range from around $17 per person for vegetarian pasta to just under $27 for prime rib.

Southern Belle River Boat at Pier 2

The Southern Belle River Boat at Pier 2 offers a private 90-minute river tour on the Tennessee River for baby shower parties. Once the tour has completed, party attendants disembark the Southern Belle and board a three-deck stationary boat for a dockside party with hors d'oeuvres, tea, punch, and a plated or buffet meal. The Southern Belle Riverboat team provides full catering, including setup and cleaning. As of February 2011, hors d'oeuvres packages begin at $17 per person.

References

• Niko's Southside Grill: Banquets and Catering Services
• Creative Discovery Museum: Facility Rentals
• Mt. Vernon Restaurant
• Southern Belle Riverboat at Pier 2: Special Events