The interior of the building is designed in way that takes the visitor from beginning to end of the Tennessee River. It starts off with exhibits that focus on local mountainous wildlife all the way to species found in the Gulf of Mexico. The aquarium itself eventually exits out into the riverfront of the Tennessee River.  Connecting the journey inside to the place outside.]]> 2. https://www.pbs.org/video/tennessee-life-812-architecture-371dl9/]]>