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Tuscumbia, Alabama · 60 mi / 97 km

Colbert County Cat Cafe is a unique feline retreat at 5010 Missouri Street in Tuscumbia, Alabama, within Colbert County, offering an innovative twist on animal shelter adoption spaces as part of Colbert County Animal Services. Launched with a grand opening on June 29, 2024, this cafe provides a spacious, interactive habitat where visitors can relax with adoptable rescue cats in a cozy, open setting built from a renovated portable shed, complete with cat towers, bridges, and an outdoor deck for fresh-air lounging. Spearheaded by shelter director Corey Speegle and supported by grants and donations (including a $5,000 individual gift and funding from local organizations), it aims to ease shelter overcrowding while giving cats a playful environment to meet potential adopters. With free entry, the cafe invites animal lovers to enjoy hot dogs, merchandise, and quality time with cats, fostering adoptions and community engagement in this northwest Alabama town.

• Adoptable cats

Chattanooga, Tennessee · 75 mi / 121 km

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.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Murfreesboro, Tennessee · 78 mi / 126 km

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.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Birmingham, Alabama · 83 mi / 133 km

Gatos and Beans Cat Cafe is a cage-free lounge offering visitors a chance to interact with adoptable rescue cats from Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue. As Alabama’s first cat cafe, it provides a 1,500-square-foot space where guests can book one-hour sessions for $13 per person to spend time with the cats, with each visit including a choice of drip coffee, tea, water, or a soft drink. The cafe features a separate coffee shop area serving a variety of beverages like Maine Coon Mocha and Gato Latte ($2.50-$5.50), with a layout that keeps the cat room distinct yet visible through windows for health compliance. Founded in 2019 by Kelli and Stephen Steward, it supports cat adoptions—nearly 300 to date—and offers private bookings for events like birthday parties, with reservations strongly recommended due to a 12-person capacity limit.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Nashville, Tennessee · 104 mi / 168 km

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.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Alabaster, Alabama · 106 mi / 170 km

The Lotus Catfe, nestled in Alabaster, Alabama, is a cozy, welcoming space that blends feline companionship, yoga, and spiritual wellness. Opened on April 15, 2023, by Nicole Jacobson and her daughter Skye, the cafe offers a cat lounge where guests can spend an hour with adoptable cats from Shelby Humane for $10, which includes a complimentary single-serve coffee, tea, or cold beverage. Skye, a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and Reiki master, leads beginner-friendly yoga classes at $10 each or available through monthly and yearly passes, using props like yoga wheels, straps, and bolsters, with inclusive offerings such as cat yoga and sessions designed for bigger bodies. The Catfe also provides angel card readings ($40 for 30 minutes or $70 for an hour) and features a small retail shop with books, crystals, and tarot cards. The Lotus Catfe invites visitors to relax, recharge, and connect with cats and community in a serene, judgment-free environment.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended