CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS
AT&T Field
AT&T Field sits on the Tennessee River beneath Lookout Mountain — the 2,391-foot ridge where Confederate and Union forces fought the 1863 Battle Above the Clouds. The Lookouts have one of the oldest team names in the minor leagues (1885) — only the Buffalo Bisons are older. Chattanooga is a city of extraordinary geographic drama.
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Architecture & History
AT&T Field opened in 2000 as BellSouth Park, replacing the historic Engel Stadium. Located on the south bank of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, it anchors the city's revitalized riverfront district.
The Lookouts franchise dates to 1885, making it one of the oldest in minor league baseball. The current park was designed to maximize views of Lookout Mountain, which rises dramatically beyond the outfield.
Chattanooga's transformation from industrial hub to outdoor-recreation destination is reflected in the ballpark's surroundings—the Tennessee Riverwalk, Walnut Street pedestrian bridge, and Coolidge Park are all within walking distance.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- Corporex Companies
- CAPACITY
- 6,362
- OPENED
- 2000
- SURFACE
- Natural Grass
- COST
- $10.2M
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Lookout Mountain View
Beyond outfield
Lookout Mountain rises dramatically beyond the outfield, providing one of the most stunning natural backdrops in all of minor league baseball.
Tennessee River Walk
Adjacent
The Tennessee Riverwalk passes directly by the ballpark, connecting it to parks, restaurants, and attractions along the riverfront.
Walnut Street Bridge
Visible from park
The historic Walnut Street pedestrian bridge—one of the longest in the world—is visible from the concourse and provides access from the North Shore.
Names & History
2000–2007
BellSouth Park
Original name at opening.
2007–present
AT&T Field
After AT&T acquired BellSouth.
The Food
Chattanooga BBQ Ribs
Chattanooga sits at the Tennessee BBQ crossroads — Memphis dry rub to the west, Georgia charcoal BBQ to the south, Alabama white sauce to the southwest.
Chattanooga BBQ Ribs
Lookout BBQ stand — main concourse
Chattanooga sits at the Tennessee BBQ crossroads — Memphis dry rub to the west, Georgia charcoal to the south, Alabama white sauce to the southwest. The rib here is pork, dry-rubbed, slow-smoked.
Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich
Hot chicken stand
Nashville hot chicken — the cayenne-paste-fried chicken sandwich tradition — has spread throughout Tennessee.
Champy's Chicken
Champy's stand
Champy's Famous Fried Chicken, the Chattanooga institution on Holtzclaw Avenue, brings their fried chicken to AT&T Field.
Moon Pie
Concession stands
The Moon Pie — invented at Chattanooga Bakery in 1917 — is Chattanooga's most specific contribution to American food culture.
Lookouts Dog
Hot dog stands
Standard hot dog with Tennessee yellow mustard. The house version includes a Moon Pie on the side.
The Beer
AT&T Field has an excellent Chattanooga craft presence. Hutton & Smith Brewing is the most local option.
Hutton & Smith Brewing Hop Mess Monster
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. · Chattanooga, TN
Hutton & Smith, the downtown Chattanooga craft brewery near the Tennessee River, is the most established local craft option at AT&T Field.
Oddstory Brewing Lookout IPA
Oddstory Brewing Co. · Chattanooga, TN
Oddstory Brewing, a newer Chattanooga craft operation, brings a Lookout Mountain-themed IPA and rotating seasonal lineup to the park's specialty tap program.
Yazoo Brewing Dos Perros
Yazoo Brewing Co. · Nashville, TN
Yazoo Brewing, Nashville's most established craft brewery, represents the Tennessee craft standard at AT&T Field.
Bud Light
Anheuser-Busch
Volume beer throughout the Tennessee market.
Sun & Weather Guide
northeast — Chattanooga TN · Tennessee River valley · 680 ft elevation
Sunset on Lookout Mountain — one of the great views in Double-A
AT&T Field evening games with Lookout Mountain to the southwest catching the last light are the park's definitive experience. The mountain ridge and the Tennessee River produce a geographic backdrop unmatched in the Southern League.
Tennessee River valley — Deep South heat
Chattanooga summer day games carry Tennessee River valley humidity. The ridge-and-valley topography traps heat and moisture. Evening games preferred June through August.
Tennessee spring — excellent March through May
Chattanooga spring games are among the most comfortable in the Southern League. The Tennessee valley and mountain terrain produce mild spring conditions.
Upper deck — best mountain sight line
Upper deck seats provide the best sight line to Lookout Mountain — the ridge visible to the southwest where the Battle Above the Clouds was fought in 1863.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Order the Champy's fried chicken and a Hutton & Smith IPA and find a seat with Lookout Mountain visible to your southwest. The mountain where the Battle Above the Clouds was fought in 1863 is directly in your sight line.
Lookout Mountain
Drive to Point Park on Lookout Mountain before the game. The battlefield, the cannon positions, and the view of the Tennessee River making its bend through the ridges below is one of the great geographic panoramas.
Moon Pie
The Moon Pie was invented at Chattanooga Bakery in 1917. Order one at AT&T Field. It is $1.25 and was invented here. The correct pairing is an RC Cola. This is not optional.
Parking Reality
AT&T Field has parking lots in the Power Alley area and street parking on the north shore of the Tennessee River. The park is accessible and downtown Chattanooga is compact.
Best Value Seat
Third base lower grandstand — Lookout Mountain visible to the southwest, Tennessee River beyond the right field wall, and the most complete geographic context for the game.
Pilgrim Stops Near Chattanooga
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
Rock City
The attraction that painted 'See Rock City' on barns across the South for 30 years.
Russell Cave National Monument
A cave continuously occupied by humans for 10,000 years — longer than any other site in the eastern United States.
Chickamauga Battlefield Georgia
The second-deadliest Civil War battle, on ground so well-preserved it became the first national military park.
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