Cat Cafes in Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Catfeine Cat Cafe is a cozy, cage-free lounge fostering adoptable cats from four local nonprofit rescues: All Aboard, Puurrrfect Paws, Rutherford County Cat Rescue, and Spay It Forward. Visitors aged 10 and up can book one-hour sessions for $14 to interact with the cats, while those aged 7-9 can enjoy 15-minute walk-in visits with an adult, helping socialize the cats and boost adoptions (over 850 since opening in 2019). The cafe offers a self-serve coffee bar with a bean-to-cup machine, cold drinks, and pre-packaged snacks like cat-shaped cookies, all served in lidded cups for safety in the lounge. Run by owners Curtis and Taura Byrd, it emphasizes a relaxed vibe, with a $150 adoption fee per cat (paid to the rescues) and additional support options via donations or an online store.

Nashville, Tennessee

The Catio Cat Lounge is a woman-owned, cage-free cat cafe featuring adoptable cats from local rescues like Nashville Cat Rescue. Guests aged 8 and up can book hourly visits for $15 to interact with the cats in a cozy, home-like setting designed with cat trees and lounging spots, while enjoying complimentary coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from a self-serve station (outside food and drinks are also allowed). The lounge partners with local businesses to offer additional snacks and hosts rotating monthly events such as yoga, trivia, and crafts, with all proceeds supporting cat care and adoptions. Focused on finding forever homes, it provides a relaxed space for cat socialization and visitor enjoyment.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Naughty Cat Cafe is a spacious and inviting cat café that offers a unique blend of relaxation and feline fun, featuring over 30 adoptable cats in a luxurious, cage-free lounge. Guests can enjoy locally roasted organic coffee, a selection of craft beers, or tasty baked goods from a local bakery while spending quality time with rescue cats awaiting their forever homes. With a mission to support local shelters, the café donates all entry fees to ensure the cats’ care, creating a cozy, clean environment where visitors can unwind and connect with their purrfect companions. Known for its calming ambiance and commitment to feline welfare, Naughty Cat Cafe is a haven for cat lovers and a hub for adoption and community support.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Scruffy's Cafe is a welcoming spot that offers a variety of cat-themed activities and amenities. With its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, it's the purrfect place to relax and enjoy some quality time with felines.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cleo’s Cat Café is a purr-fectly charming retreat located at 134 Bus Terminal Road in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, within Anderson County, blending a love for cats, coffee, and community since its opening on November 23, 2024. This cozy haven invites guests to unwind with a variety of drinks—ranging from iced coffees to smoothies—and sweet treats while enjoying hour-long sessions with adoptable rescue cats from Halo’s Home Animal Rescue and Ideal Veterinary Clinic in a relaxed lounge, all for a $10 entry fee that supports feline care. Founded by partners Jackson Christiansen and Autumn Ramsey after years of dreaming and a complete space renovation, the café offers a unique vibe with video games alongside cat cuddles, having celebrated its first 10 adoptions shortly after launch. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Cleo’s Cat Café provides a delightful escape where visitors can sip, play, and connect with cats awaiting their forever homes in this East Tennessee gem.

Kingsport, Tennessee

Boops & Beans Cat Cafe is a cat cafe in downtown Kingsport, Tennessee, that opened in March 2025. The cafe serves as a large foster home for shelter and rescue cats, partnering with The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue and Pet Works Animal Services to provide adoptable cats. Visitors can socialize with approximately 18 resident cats during one-hour sessions for a $12 admission fee, with discounts available for seniors and military. While the primary focus is on cat interaction and adoption, packaged snacks, coffee, and bottled drinks are available, and visitors may bring their own food.