Located between downtown Chattanooga and the Tennessee River, The Passage is a splendid historic landmark in the city that marks the beginning of the Trail of Tears. The trail denotes the melancholy of the Cherokee tribes who were forced to migrate from the Ross's Landing in Chattanooga to Oklahoma. Passersby can take a glimpse of various forms of the Cherokee history by viewing artifacts like the Weeping Wall, that symbolizes the tears shed as the Cherokee were driven from their homes, steel sculptures of stick ball players and other wall paintings that gives one a brief knowledge about the the Cherokee culture.
Phone: (423) 643-6000
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Market St and E 1st St
1 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 ·383.85 mi
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My husband has Cherokee in his bloodline so I surprised him with a trip here while we were in Chattanooga Tennessee. The pictures do not do it justice.
MoreCute, artsy, waterfall walkway next to the Tennessee Aquarium-Ocean side. Although maintained & you can smell the chemicals to keep it clean, Chatt has a very large homeless population and I did see some “bathing” in the passage at nighttime.
MoreGood spot on the river, walk down is on the aquarium side of the bridge
MoreWe did a boat tour the first day and passed by The Passage from the water. We finally got to see it in person before we left and it is beautiful and inspiring. We really enjoyed the experience.
MoreFinding parking and the trail of tears can be a little difficult, but the stairs were fun to see. Pretty powerful statement. It is seasonal so remember to look before driving
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