Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

09/14/2026

FYI: Roof work on the Nature Center is continuing this week. Today and tomorrow (9/14 - 9/15), access to the Nature Center will be through the restroom hallway in the front of the building, to the left of the main glass doors. Thank you for your understanding as we work to improve our park!

09/12/2026

FYI: The barge is currently down until further notice. An update will be posted when barge rides can resume.

09/11/2026

Don't forget, we have more “Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon” shows tonight and tomorrow!

Experience Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ like never before. This 45-minute program combines an incredible surround mix of the music with breathtaking views of the solar system and beyond.

Each song has a different theme with some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history. Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon is a truly immersive experience that will transcend reality and take you beyond the realms of a 2-D experience.

Thanks to the generous support of the Bays Mountain Park Association, this program will be shown several times a month until the end of the year. Ticket prices are $10 per person for park members and $15 per person for non-members.

Upcoming shows:
9/11 at 5:30 & 7 p.m.
9/12 at 5:30 & 7 p.m.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4rTxy3P

09/11/2026

Will you be enjoying some time on the mountain this weekend?

Visit https://www.baysmountain.com/events/ to see our full calendar of upcoming events.

09/10/2026

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium on Saturday, September 19! 🌙

International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of our closest neighbor in space, the Moon! Join us to observe the Moon, learn about its surface, and discover why it remains such an important part of space exploration for the future.

Activities will begin inside the Nature Center at 6 p.m. with hands-on Moon and impact crater activities. From 7 – 9 p.m., weather permitting, visitors can head to the Bays Mountain Observatory to view the Moon and its craters up close through our various telescopes.

In the unfortunate case that the weather does not cooperate, join us inside the planetarium theater where we’ll showcase recent photos of the Moon taken during the Artemis II mission. Learn about the different landforms found on the moon (mare) and why exploring the moon is so important to us.

This is a free program that does not require registration. We hope you'll join us!

09/10/2026

FYI

FYI: We are currently transitioning to a new payment processing system within CivicRec, our point-of-sale software for programs, events, rentals, memberships and more. Starting Monday, September 14, we recommend not saving your payment information in the current system, as you may need to re-enter or save your payment information again once this process is complete. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we complete the transition.

09/10/2026

Update (9/10/26): Guests may now enter the Nature Center through the main glass doors as normal.

Update (9/10/26): Guests may now enter the Nature Center through the main glass doors as normal.

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FYI: Roof work on the Nature Center is continuing this week. Access to the Nature Center will be through the restroom hallway in the front of the building, to the left of the main glass doors. Thank you for your understanding as we work to improve our park!

09/09/2026

It's a beautiful week to catch a barge ride! Come visit us at the park and enjoy all of the natural beauty our mountain has to offer.

Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/barge-ride

09/08/2026

Join a ranger for a guided Fall Fungi Walk this September! We will explore the fascinating world of mushrooms, lichens, and other fungi. Learn how fungi play a vital role in forest ecosystems and discover common species found in East Tennessee. This is a perfect hike for nature lovers, photographers, and curious explorers of all ages!

This family-friendly hike is rated as moderate and spans roughly 2.5 miles. Please bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. Participants should plan to meet in front of the Nature Center 10 minutes before the hike begins.

Date: September 12 at 4 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person
Location: Lakeside Trail (meet at the Nature Center)
Register: https://bit.ly/3Uv3Y8V

09/08/2026

Update (9/10/26): Guests may now enter the Nature Center through the main glass doors as normal.

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FYI: Roof work on the Nature Center is continuing this week. Access to the Nature Center will be through the restroom hallway in the front of the building, to the left of the main glass doors. Thank you for your understanding as we work to improve our park!