S.G.
Hi,
I have a two year old who is still nursing and I live in the Chattanooga area. I have nursed in public - at restaurants, church, parks, on hiking trails, wherever the need arose especially when my girl was younger and have friends that have also. I have not had any bad experiences in any places that I have chosen to nurse. Many times I did have a nursing blanket or something that I put over her, especially when she was in a phase of trying to move my clothing. Even now, if for some reason I need to nurse in public, I will (although my daughter is not nursing much anymore) and I will either use my hand, or my clothing to cover her. I do not remember anyone ever making negative comments (or too many posative ones either) about us nursing. I feel that it is your choice and if you are comfortable with nursing in public then go for it. If not, there is usually a quiet place away from the group that you can go and nurse, even if that means sitting on a chair in restroom. Some tourist places even have nursing rooms for moms to make it more comfortable for a mom and her child.
There are some support groups for breastfeeding moms if that is what you call it, like the La Leche League and I know there is an attachment parenting group in Chattanooga if you want to find others with similar desires when it comes to breastfeeding.