This weekend we paid a visit to a fun and quirky alleyway in Chattanooga.
It’s officially called Atlas Alley, but most people have been referring to it as Umbrella Alley. I wanted to know if there was a particular artist that put the installation together, but I could not find any information.
Atlas/Umbrella Alley is in West Village, which is two blocks of shops and restaurants in downtown Chattanooga. If you’re looking for more specific directions, it is directly across from Antibes, a clothing store.
On this particular Saturday outing, we wanted to check out a new sandwich shop, Anastasia’s Old World Delicatessen, and we had planned to find the alley afterwards. With no idea of where it was located, it was ironic that both spots were in West Village. I could actually see the umbrellas from my seat in Anastasia’s. I highly recommend combining a visit to the umbrellas with lunch here.
There are rows and rows of brightly colored umbrellas with lights underneath simulating rain. It is a great stop for a quick photo op.
Derek and I both have backgrounds in art, so we love checking out local artwork where ever we are.
It is unclear as to how long the installation will stay, so make sure to check it out soon!
