Signal Mountain has always been a place people choose for a great pace of life.

It’s where families grow, neighbors know each other, and weekends are meant to be spent outside. But for all it offers, there’s been something missing—
a place where kids can run, dogs can roam, and parents can actually relax.

You’ve shown up. You’ve supported us. You’ve told us what you love—and what you wish existed.

And what we keep hearing is this:

“We want somewhere we can all go.”
“We want it to be easy.”
“We want it to feel like ours.”

SO WE’RE BUILDING IT

The Backyard Social is our answer.

A space designed from the ground up for Signal Mountain—
not just another restaurant, but a place that fits how this community actually lives.

A place where:

Kids can play freely without being shushed
Dogs are part of the experience, not an afterthought
You can grab a great drink without it feeling like a production
Food is still scratch-made, thoughtful, and worth coming back for

Think picnic tables under string lights.
Laughter carrying across the yard.
Pizza coming out hot.
Ice cream in hand.
A glass of wine that turns into two as the sun goes down.

DAY TO NIGHT, FAMILY TO FRIENDS

During the week, it’s where families land—easy dinners, kids nights, a place to unwind without planning.

But as the evening settles in, it shifts.

The lights glow a little warmer.
The music turns up.
And it becomes something else entirely—

A place for parents night out,
wine dinners, live music, and long conversations that don’t feel rushed.

BUILT WITH YOU, NOT JUST FOR YOU

This isn’t just our project—it’s a community build.

Every picnic table, every event, every detail is designed with the idea that this space belongs to Signal Mountain.

A place where:

You’ll celebrate birthdays
Meet new friends
Run into neighbors
And build traditions without even realizing it

WHY NOW

Because the need is already here.
Because you’ve already asked for it.
Because we believe Signal Mountain deserves a space that feels like home—but better.

THE INVITATION

Help us build the place you’ve been waiting for.

Not just a patio.
Not just a restaurant.

But a space where:

Signal meets.

*If we reach this goal, it will complete the clearing of the space, the grading of the land, new mulch and gravel, picnic tables, lights, mobile bar areas, games, signage, and starting the first phase of what we want The Backyard Social to be.

The Backyard Social at Civil Provisions

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