A coach spotting a young gymnast on the balance beam

Locally owned in Chattanooga, TN

The kids gym where Chattanooga comes to play

Modern Play is a locally owned kids gym, not a franchise, run by people who know your kid's name. Gymnastics, tumbling, dance, cheer, ninja, aerials and parent & child classes from 6 months up, plus private birthday parties, at two Chattanooga gyms.

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Ownership

Locally Owned

Chattanooga people, not a franchise.

Coaching

Professionally Trained Instructors

Every class is a structured lesson: warm-ups, skill-building, free play.

Licensed

Licence #0102986

A licensed children's program.

Pricing

Published, No Surprises

$79/mo one weekly class, card fees included.

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How we teach

Real Lessons, Real Skills, Real Fun.

Kids enroll in a specific weekly class and progress through real skills at their own pace: balance beam, bars, floor tumbling, obstacle courses and more, with creative weekly themes that keep them coming back. Classes are grouped by age and, as they advance, by skill level: from Wild Things at 14 months to Hot Shots, Tumble 2 and Flip & Fly for the big kids.

On weekends the whole gym goes private for birthday parties, with two party staff who run the games, help with the food and handle the cleanup.

Kids' classes Birthday parties

Young gymnasts lined up under the Believe in Yourself wall

East Brainerd

Google reviews

Chattanooga Parents Say It Best.

Real Google reviews from real parents: parties, tumbling, Wild Things and all.

    
 
 
         
   Madeline Atha 
 June 21, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 10/10 recommend especially for birthday parties! Emma and Georgia were amazing- they helped me so much and took away the stress of setting up, hosting, and packing up. Thank you Modern Play 🩷🩷

Owner's reply
Hey Madeline! I'm so glad to hear how much you enjoyed hosting a birthday party with us. It’s great to know our team could make it a stress-free experience for you. Thanks for the wonderful recommendation!
  
 
        
   Ashley Irish 
 May 7, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter absolutely loves her tumbling class here. Miss Stelmo is very sweet and great with all the Littles. My daughter has Autism and is nonverbal, so I was concerned in the beginning about how well she would tolerate the class. Although it's not overly structured and pretty flexible, there's still a little bit of a set routine, and my daughter prefers to do her own thing. She also doesn't follow instructions very well. Her teacher is very patient and understanding with her and tells me often how strong and skilled she is and hopes that we will continue to let her progress to more advanced classes. After almost a year in the program, my daughter continues to be excited about the class and actively participates in most of the routines with an energy that almost cripples me by the end. She has also learned many skills here that have her occupational and speech therapists thrilled. I'm so grateful we found this place and plan to keep bringing my daughter here for as long as possible!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for sharing this heartfelt review! We're truly honored to be part of your daughter's journey and thrilled to hear how much she enjoys class. It’s wonderful to know she’s growing, thriving, and gaining valuable skills. We’re grateful for your trust and look forward to supporting her for many more classes to come!
  
 
        
   Sarah Hines 
 April 17, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just held our daughter’s third birthday party at Modern Play, and we had an amazing time.  Ava and Georgia were true professionals- they kept the party organized and running smoothly. We definitely plan on using Modern Play moving forward, and would highly recommend!

Owner's reply
Hi Sarah! It makes us feel incredibly grateful to read your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear we helped make your daughter's birthday party so special. We'd love to welcome you back for more fun and memorable occasions!
  
 
        
   Annamaria Fish 
 March 27, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We started the “Wild Things” class with our 16 month old (now 18 months) and are thrilled with the progress she has made in just two months

After only a few classes we noticed that our little one’s coordination and balance had improved. She is learning new skills every class and engages muscles I wouldn’t think to work on at home. Something I did not think about before signing up, but she is also learning patience and waiting your turn in line. An added bonus is that it also burns some energy (lol). Even if you don’t plan on your child becoming a “gymnast”, this class is spectacular for the reasons above!

Coach Stelmo is absolutely amazing with all the children, is extremely knowledgeable, and sets up an awesome class every week.

We are so impressed with Modern Play and highly recommend them for your toddlers.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that your little one has made such great progress in just two months — it’s truly wonderful to see improvements in coordination, balance, and even patience! Coach Stelmo and our team work hard to create fun and engaging classes that help children develop important skills, and we’re thrilled to know it’s been such a positive experience for your family. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing even more growth in the future!
  
 
        
   Ruth Kaiser De Backer 
 February 19, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is such a gem of a place. It has brought so much joy to my daughters' lives. Their coaches are kind and patient and very good instructors. They somehow find a way to give each kid a good amount of individual attention in every class. We are so impressed!

Owner's reply
Quality service is what we aim for! We are glad you had a positive experience.
  
 
        
   Jessica Henn 
 February 6, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just had our 4 year olds birthday party at Modern Play, the party host Annie and Ava went above and beyond to help set up, entertain, keep the flow of the party going, and helped clean up! We had a great time!

Owner's reply
Thanks for sharing your experience with our business! We truly appreciate it.
  
 
        
   Jennifer Peggram 
 February 5, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ava and Maddie took great care of us for my son's birthday party. I would highly recommend scheduling a party with Modern Play!

Owner's reply
Your amazing review made our day! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
  
 
        
   Hannah Black 
 January 30, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been coming to Modern Play for 2 years and have loved it! Great instructors, good structure and fun environment
  
 
        
   Leticia Ceballos 
 January 30, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our 4 year old loves Modern play for gymnastics. She’s been going for a year and we have seen her having more strenght and doing things she couldn’t do when she started. The teachers are amazing and know what they are doing.
  
 
        
   Llydia Twomey 
 January 30, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been doing Gymstars for q while now and my daughter absolutely loves it! I can't wait for her to continue learning and having fun!

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8004 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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