Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Tennessee, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Chattanooga
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Comfort Inn & Suites Lookout Mountain
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain
- Red Roof Inn Chattanooga Lookout Mountain
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Dogtopia Chattanooga – Southside – Dog daycare, boarding and spa on the Southside.
- Play Wash Stay – Dog daycare, bathing and boarding.
- PetQuest – Dog daycare and boarding.
Knoxville
- Dogwood Dog Park at Victor Ashe Park
- PetSafe Concord Dog Park
- PetSafe Downtown Dog Park
- Petsafe Holston River Dog Park
- Charter Doyle PetSafe Dog Park
- Plumb Creek Dog Park
- PetSafe Village Dog Park
- Fountain City Dog Park
- Ijams Nature Center
- Lakeshore Park
🍽 Where to eat:
- Balter Beerworks
- Cafe 4
- Double Dogs
- Aubrey's Middlebrook Pike
- Pelancho's
- Smoky Mountain Brewery
- Downtown Grill & Brewery
- Dead End BBQ
- Abridged Beer Company
- Water into Wine
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Knoxville Central Papermill
- Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West-Cedar Bluff
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville West at Turkey Creek
- Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
- Sonesta Simply Suites Knoxville
- La Quinta by Wyndham Knoxville East
- Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Turkey Creek/Farragut
- Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Knoxville Cedar Bluff
- Aloft by Marriott Knoxville West
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Dogtopia of Bearden-Knoxville – Dog daycare, boarding and spa in Bearden.
- Dogtopia of Farragut – Dog daycare, boarding and spa serving west Knoxville / Farragut.
- Pet Resorts – Boarding, daycare, grooming and training at PetSafe Village.
- PAWZ Dog Services – Licensed dog daycare, boarding and grooming near downtown.
- Happy Tails Pet Resort and Day Spa – Pet resort with daycare, boarding and grooming on Ebenezer Road.
- The Bark – Dog park and beer garden that also offers daycare, training and grooming (membership / day pass; vaccines required).
🎓 Dog trainers:
- The Dog Wizard Knoxville – Private lessons, group classes, day training and board-and-train.
- Ridgeside K9 Knoxville – Dog training, daycare and grooming serving the Knoxville / Alcoa area.
🩺 Vets:
- Rocky Hill Animal Hospital – Full-service veterinary clinic on South Northshore Drive.
- Embassy Veterinary Center – Veterinary hospital with daycare, boarding and grooming.
- Northshore Animal Hospital – General veterinary care serving west Knoxville and Farragut.
- My Pet's Animal Hospital – Veterinary clinic on South Northshore Drive.
- West Bearden Veterinary Hospital – Veterinary hospital in west Bearden.
- Bearden Hill Veterinary Clinic – Neighborhood veterinary clinic on Deane Hill Drive.
🦮 Dog walkers & sitters:
- Pet Sitting Knoxville – In-home pet sitting, overnight care, dog walking and pet transport across Knox County (based in West Knoxville). Mobile service: no storefront.
- Critter Care and Cab – Insured dog walking and in-home pet sitting focused on Northeast Knoxville (Washington Pike / Millertown area). Mobile service: no storefront.
- Waggy Tails Pet Sitting + Dog Walking – Full-service pet sitting and dog walking company serving Knoxville. Mobile service: no storefront.
✨ Groomers:
- Wags & Whiskers Pet Grooming – Independent dog grooming salon on Hilton Road.
- Petco Grooming – Grooming salon inside the Petco store on Kingston Pike.
- PetSmart Grooming – Grooming salon inside the PetSmart near West Town Mall.
- Happy Tails Pet Resort Grooming – Grooming at Happy Tails Pet Resort and Day Spa.
- PAWZ Dog Grooming – Dog grooming at PAWZ Dog Services.
- Pet Resorts Grooming – Grooming salon at Pet Resorts / PetSafe Village.
Memphis
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Memphis Wolfchase
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Memphis East Germantown Area
- Homewood Suites Southwind Hacks Cross
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Mutt Island – Dog daycare in downtown Memphis.
- Dogs Rule Day Care and School – Dog day care and training school in Midtown.
- Camp Bow Wow Memphis Balmoral – Dog daycare, boarding and grooming.
Nashville
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Virgin Hotels Nashville
- Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville at Opryland
- Drury Inn & Suites Nashville Airport
- Hayes Street Hotel Nashville Downtown Trademark by Wyndham
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Dogtopia of 8th Avenue – Dog daycare, boarding and spa south of downtown.
- Hounds Town Nashville – Dog daycare and boarding.
- The Dog Spot – Dog daycare in the Sylvan Park area.
Our notes on each spot
Chattanooga
Renaissance Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
Twenty-three acres on the North Shore with river views, picnic spots and historic markers.
River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the trails
A 317-acre arboretum and nature center with miles of trails and a treehouse.
400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37419
Enterprise South Nature Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly park with extensive trails
A huge park on a former WWII ammunition plant, where old bunkers still dot the trails. Bikes and horses share some routes.
190 Still Hollow Loop Road, Chattanooga, TN 37416
Universal Joint · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A downtown bar with wings, burgers and quesadillas.
532 Lookout St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Feed Co. Table & Tavern · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A farm-to-table pub in an old feed store.
201 W Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Scottie's on the River · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the river-view patio
Seafood and Southern plates with views of the Tennessee River.
491 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Comfort Inn & Suites Lookout Mountain · Hotel / motel
🐾 3 pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $35 per pet, per night
Two miles from Lookout Mountain, with designated pet rooms for up to three pets.
3117 Parker Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37419
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-15)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night (not to exceed $75 per pet, per stay)
Near Lookout Mountain and downtown, with the per-pet fee capped.
3725 Modern Industries Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37419
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Red Roof Inn Chattanooga Lookout Mountain · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 pet up to 80 lbs for no additional fee, and 2 pets up to 80 lbs for $15 per night (not to exceed $105 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room
Close to Ruby Falls and Rock City. One pet stays free.
30 Birmingham Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-08)
Knoxville
PetSafe Concord Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Free fenced off-leash dog park with separate large-dog and small-dog areas; leash outside the fence
A 4-acre dog park on the east side of Concord Park with swimming access, wooded trails, covered benches, drinking fountains and restrooms.
10901 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
PetSafe Downtown Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Free fenced downtown off-leash dog park; leash outside the fence
A compact PetSafe dog park in downtown Knoxville near the Old City, handy before or after a Market Square stroll.
200 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Petsafe Holston River Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Free fenced off-leash dog park with separate large-dog and small-dog sections; leash outside the fence
An east Knoxville PetSafe dog park with shade from mature cedar trees, a dog fountain and waste stations.
3300 Holston Hills Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914
Charter Doyle PetSafe Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Free about 2-acre fenced off-leash dog park with a small-dog section; leash outside the fence
A shaded south Knoxville dog park with a dog water fountain and waste stations, next to the Charter Doyle Greenway loop.
5100 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
Plumb Creek Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Free fenced off-leash dog park with a large 7-acre section and a 1-acre small-dog section; leash outside the fence
A spacious west Knoxville / Knox County dog park with room to run, water fountains and separate areas by dog size.
1517 Hickey Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932
PetSafe Village Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Free fenced off-leash areas for small dogs (30 lbs and under) and for dogs of any size; leash outside the fence
A west Knoxville dog park with grass and mulch play areas, benches, a mulch walking trail and a pond with a dock for swimming dogs.
10424 PetSafe Way, Knoxville, TN 37932
Fountain City Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Free fenced off-leash dog park; leash outside the fence; sunrise to sunset
A north Knoxville neighborhood dog park in Fountain City for a quick off-leash run.
108 Knox Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
Park info · Google Maps · Dog policy source (City of Knoxville Dog Parks)
Ijams Nature Center · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on trails; check posted rules and stay on marked paths
A 315-acre south Knoxville nature center in the Urban Wilderness with hiking trails, Meads Quarry views and plenty of shady walks for leashed pups.
2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
Lakeshore Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on park paths and open lawns; pick up after your dog
A big west Knoxville park on the Tennessee River with grassy open space and walking paths along the water.
5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Balter Beerworks · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the large patio and beer garden
A downtown brewery and pub with a huge dog-friendly patio and beer garden.
100 Broadway SW, Knoxville, TN 37902
Cafe 4 · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor patio tables (reservations encouraged)
An urban bistro on Market Square with about a dozen dog-friendly patio tables.
4 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
Double Dogs · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A sports-bar restaurant on Kingston Pike with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
8910 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Aubrey's Middlebrook Pike · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the porch seating
A Southern comfort-food spot with dog-friendly porch seating.
9208 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37931
Pelancho's · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
A Mexican restaurant with festive patio seating open to well-behaved dogs.
1516 Downtown West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919
Smoky Mountain Brewery · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at about 16 outdoor tables
A west Knoxville brewery with house beers and a large dog-friendly patio.
11308 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
Downtown Grill & Brewery · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A longtime Gay Street brewpub with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
424 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Dead End BBQ · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at covered outdoor tables
A Knoxville BBQ spot with dog-friendly covered outdoor tables.
3621 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919
Abridged Beer Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating
A brewpub in a former auto garage with ample outdoor seating for pups.
100 Lockett Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919
Water into Wine · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the sidewalk patio
A west Knoxville bistro and lounge with dog-friendly sidewalk patio tables.
607 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934
La Quinta by Wyndham Knoxville Central Papermill · Hotel / motel
🐾 Up to 2 pets up to 75 lbs; $25 per pet per night plus tax
A west-central Knoxville La Quinta near Papermill and I-40.
1317 Kirby Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West-Cedar Bluff · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 pet up to 80 lbs free; 2 pets up to 80 lbs $15/night (max $105/stay); pets not left unattended
A west Knoxville Red Roof Plus near Cedar Bluff with grassy pet-relief areas.
208 Market Pl Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville West at Turkey Creek · Hotel / motel
🐾 Up to 2 pets up to 75 lbs; $75 per stay
An extended-stay hotel in the Turkey Creek shopping area with suite kitchens.
10935 Turkey Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 Up to 2 pets of any size; $40 per stay plus $5 per pet per night; pets not left unattended
A downtown hotel near the University of Tennessee and Market Square.
401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902
Sonesta Simply Suites Knoxville · Hotel / motel
🐾 Up to 2 pets of any size; $75 for stays of 1-7 nights, $150 for longer
An extended-stay hotel on Parkside Drive in west Knoxville.
10206 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
La Quinta by Wyndham Knoxville East · Hotel / motel
🐾 Up to 2 pets of any size; $25 per pet per night
An east Knoxville La Quinta off I-40, a short drive from downtown.
7210 Saddle Rack St, Knoxville, TN 37914
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Turkey Creek/Farragut · Hotel / motel
🐾 Up to 2 pets of any size; $50 for stays of 1-4 nights, $75 for longer
A west Knoxville Hampton near Turkey Creek and Farragut.
11340 Campbell Lakes Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West · Hotel / motel
🐾 Up to 2 pets combined weight 80 lbs; $75 per stay; pets not left unattended
A west Knoxville Drury with free hot breakfast near Cedar Bluff.
209 Advantage Place, Knoxville, TN 37922
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Knoxville Cedar Bluff · Hotel / motel
🐾 Up to 2 pets of any size; $50 for one night, $75 for longer stays
An extended-stay Marriott near Cedar Bluff with small grassy pet areas.
205 Langley Place, Knoxville, TN 37922
Aloft by Marriott Knoxville West · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 pet up to 40 lbs; $50 per night (max $150 per stay); pets not left unattended
A modern west Knoxville Aloft near Turkey Creek.
364 Lovell Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Memphis
The Outback at Shelby Farms Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park (100+ acres)
More than 100 off-leash acres, with ponds for swimming and trails.
6903 Great View Dr N, Memphis, TN 38134
Shelby Farms Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on 40+ miles of trails
A 4,500-acre urban park with the Shelby Farms Greenline and miles of trail.
6903 Great View Drive N, Memphis, TN 38134
Mud Island Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park
A fenced dog park on Mud Island, inside Mississippi River Greenbelt Park.
Island Dr, Memphis, TN 38103
Celtic Crossing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the covered patio
An Irish pub in Cooper-Young known for Sunday patio brunch with live music.
903 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
Slider Inn – Midtown · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dog friendly
A Midtown hangout for sliders, fries and local beers.
2117 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Aldo's Pizza Pies · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
Downtown pizza with toppings from classic to adventurous.
100 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
La Quinta by Wyndham Memphis Wolfchase · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $20 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
An east Memphis stay near Wolfchase with a low flat pet fee and grass on site.
2839 New Brunswick Rd, Memphis, TN 38133
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Memphis East Germantown Area · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays
East Memphis suites near Germantown.
1022 S Shady Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-16)
Homewood Suites Southwind Hacks Cross · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Suites in the Southwind business district.
3583 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125
Nashville
Centennial Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly park
Home of Nashville's Parthenon, with a one-mile walking loop around Lake Watauga.
2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Two Rivers Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park
Wide-open space for dogs of all sizes, with shade trees and a walking track.
3150 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Stones River Greenway · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly paved greenway
A 10-mile paved greenway that connects Shelby Bottoms to Percy Priest Lake.
3734 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37214
The Trails at Fontanel · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
Well-kept trails along Whites Creek with views of Fontanel Mansion.
4225 Whites Crk Pike, Nashville, TN 37189
Edley's Bar-B-Que 12 South · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the covered, heated patio
Barbecue, tacos and sandwiches in 12 South. The covered patio is heated in winter.
2706 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Frothy Monkey · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the spacious patio
A local café chain serving all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2509 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Fat Bottom Brewing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the back patio
A Nashville brewpub with a dog-friendly back patio – try the Ginger Wheat with something from the kitchen.
800 44th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
Tennessee Brew Works · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in covered outdoor seating
A craft brewery with plenty of covered outdoor seating.
809 Ewing Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Virgin Hotels Nashville · Hotel / motel
🐾 Pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee
A boutique hotel on Music Row with no pet fee, plus beds, bowls and a bandana for dogs (as available).
1 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-08)
Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville at Opryland · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $50 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $75 (for longer stays)
Near Opryland, with grassy areas on the property.
230 Rudy Cir, Nashville, TN 37214
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-05)
Drury Inn & Suites Nashville Airport · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets with a combined weight of 80 lbs for an additional fee of $50 plus tax per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
About half a mile from the airport, with a grassy relief area.
555 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-13)
Hayes Street Hotel Nashville Downtown Trademark by Wyndham · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $35 per pet, per night
Near Vanderbilt and Music Row.
1909 Hayes Street, Nashville, TN 37203
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-14)
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Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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