Reflection Riding

10/16/2026

Free Tree ReLeaf returns next weekend 🍁

Join us next Saturday, October 24 for free trees, in partnership with EPB and the City of Chattanooga - Government. This season, we're finding homes for 1,000 native trees!

All participants who are EPB customers or City residents qualify for two free trees per household.

Our selection includes 12 diverse woody species ranging in size, shape, and growth habits: American Hazelnut, Blackhaw Viburnum, Chickasaw Plum, Eastern Redbud, Indigo Bush, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Red Mulberry, Shagbark Hickory, Sourwood, Southern Magnolia, Tulip Poplar, and Yaupon Holly

We're also piloting a new pick-up site to provide our community with more access to the benefits of native trees:
▪️ Reflection Riding
400 Garden Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419 | 9 AM - 4 PM
▪️Brainerd Farmers Market
20 Belvoir Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37411 | 10 AM to 1 PM

Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to adopt your trees.

Learn more here: https://reflectionriding.org/events/free-tree-releaf-fall-2026

10/15/2026

📣 Donna the Buffalo is SOLD OUT 📣

Our Campfire Concert this Friday, October 16, is now sold out! Thank you for the huge outpouring of support for this hoof-stomping blend of zydeco and Americana sound. We can't wait to celebrate roots rock with you all!

If you missed out on the music this week, don't worry! We have two more upcoming concerts this season: Jon Stickley Trio on October 30 and Kasvot Chätt on November 13. Check them out here: https://reflectionriding.org/concerts

Thank you to our sponsors: Black Creek Chattanooga, Chattanooga Wh***ey, HELM Projects, Pillar Construction, Tremont Tavern, Bridge Financial Planning, LLC, Curated Goods, Evergreen Property Group, New Blue Construction, Timberroot, UBS, Chattahippies, One to One Health, Athletic Brewing, Eco-Products, Southern Champion Tray, Hutton & Smith Brewing Company, and OCI.

10/15/2026

Wildlife Wednesday: Digging Pine Snakes 🪏

Check out the special adaptations of this elusive snake that lives underground!

10/13/2026

Buffalo Beats This Friday 🦬

This Friday, Oct 16, our Campfire Concert Series features Donna the Buffalo! Presented by Black Creek Chattanooga, we can't wait to bring you tunes that blend roots rock, zydeco, and Americana. Join The Herd for a high-energy evening of fiddle, folk, and dance (plus, complimentary drinks!).

We're nearly sold out, so get your tickets soon at this link: https://reflectionriding.org/events/campfire-concert-2026-donna-the-buffalo

🎟️ Gates open at 5:30 PM
♪ Music starts at 6:30 PM
🍕 Power-Up Pizza and Her. Eatery & Co. | You can also pre-order bites from Bleu Fox Cheese Shop by Thursday at 7 PM for pick-up at the concert

Thank you to our sponsors: Black Creek Chattanooga, Chattanooga Wh***ey, HELM Projects, Pillar Construction, Tremont Tavern, Bridge Financial Planning, LLC, Curated Goods, Evergreen Property Group, New Blue Construction, Timberroot, UBS, Chattahippies, One to One Health, Athletic Brewing, Eco-Products, Southern Champion Tray, Hutton & Smith Brewing Company, and OCI.

10/07/2026

A little look back at Music in the Wild. 🌿🎶

Last Sunday brought together live music, community, and time outside at Reflection Riding for such a special evening.

A huge thank you to Chattanooga Symphony & Opera for partnering with us to bring Music in the Wild to life, and to everyone who joined us, performed, volunteered, and helped make the evening possible.

We are also incredibly grateful to our 2026 sponsors:

Presented by Chris Lykins and Mark McKnight

🎶 Melodic Meadow Sponsors: Nancy and Charlie Belin and ArtsBuild

🎵 Rhythm Trail Sponsors: Bethany Patten | Compass Real Estate, Chattanooga Allergy Clinic, and Morning Pointe Senior Living

A little look back at Music in the Wild at Reflection Riding! Thank...

09/30/2026

Wildlife Wednesday: Sticky Toe Pads 🍯

Green Tree Frogs have a special superpower that helps them live in the canopy. Check out this cool adaptation!

09/30/2026

Music in the Wild 🎶

This Sunday's Music in the Wild (October 3) is now SOLD OUT! Presented by Chris Lykins & Mark McKnight, this family-friendly adventure explores the natural world through fun, meandering wildlife activities.

Thank you for the huge outpouring of support for this one-of-a-kind outdoor performance, hosted in partnership with Chattanooga Symphony & Opera. We can't wait to see you all for the journey!

♫ Gates Open at 3 PM
🍕 Activity Stations and Food Trucks Open at 3:30 PM
🐺 Peter and the Wolf Performance at 5 PM

Thank you to our sponsors: Chris Lykins & Mark McKnight, Arts Build, Nancy & Charlie Belin, Bethany Patten | Compass Real Estate, Chattanooga Allergy Clinic, and Morning Pointe Senior Living.

09/29/2026

Rescue Our Waterways 🌊

We need your help! The annual Tennessee River Rescue is this Saturday, Oct 3. This is longest-running volunteer river clean-up in the Tennessee River Basin that started almost 40 years ago!

We're partnering with WaterWays and TN River Rescue to clean up our campus-side Lookout Creek and Black Creek.

Get your paddles ready, and sign up here: https://reflectionriding.org/events/tennessee-river-rescue-2026

09/25/2026

Tremont Tavern burgers are SOLD OUT 🍔

Our complimentary burgers for this Saturday's concert are now sold out! We're sorry if you missed them, but fear not! All guests can still bring a picnic or pre-order sandwiches, cheeseboards, and snacks from Bleu Fox Cheese Shop for pick-up when you arrive at the concert. Be sure to order your bites by tonight, Sept 25, at 7 PM!

While the burgers are gone, you can still come out and enjoy the music on Sept 26! This week's concert features the Americana sound of Yarn.

Get your tickets here: https://reflectionriding.org/events/campfire-concert-2026-yarn

09/24/2026

Garden Sustainably for 10% Off 🪴

Our "Leave the Pot" sale just got extended through the fall season from now until November 21!

Bring your own box, crate, or pot to our Native Plant Nursery to receive 10% off your plant purchase. At check-out, you'll transfer your plants into these containers to help us reuse our nursery pots.

Hint: You can also use one of our paper bags (in the photo)!

With native plants AND reusable practices, you're helping us make big strides for nature! Our Native Plant Nursery is open every Thursday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM.