Though visitors come to Rock City for the stunning views and towering rock formations, it’s easy to forget that we are, in fact, a botanical garden. Our garden team is dedicated to cultivating and conserving the rich biodiversity of over 500 plant species that thrive throughout the gardens and fostering a healthy ecosystem. Gardens Manager […]| Rock City
It’s Founder’s Day! Rock City celebrates the 93rd anniversary of Rock City’s grand opening – May 21 – by showing appreciation for our founders, Garnet and Frieda Carter. If not for his entrepreneurial whit and her whimsical imagination, Rock City would have never become the beloved destination it is today. The story begins at the […]| Rock City
Looking around your backyard, is there a particular plant that’s growing faster than others? Are your trees tangled in ivy? Are shrubs, trees, or underbrush beginning to die unexpectedly? This could mean that an invasive species has taken root. According to the National Park Service, an invasive plant species is a non-native species that causes […]| Rock City