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Chattanooga, TN

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They call it “Scenic City,” but Chattanooga is much more than just a pretty face

Outdoors Nature Hiking Scenic Historic River Tourism Events Live Music Dining College Affordable Stadium Sports Baseball

Positioned along the Tennessee River just minutes north of the Georgia state line, Chattanooga is a city of rich history, gorgeous scenery, and heaps of southern hospitality. Downtown and the neighboring Southside district form the urban core of the community, with many of the city’s best venues for dining, nightlife, and entertainment found within a couple of blocks of Market Street in this area.

The local museum scene is expansive, and ranges from traditional institutions like the Hunter Museum of American Art to more unique and peculiar attractions like the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. The Tennessee Aquarium is a local favorite as well, featuring huge exhibits of freshwater and marine animals. The city is surrounded by thousands of acres of Tennessee’s unspoiled natural beauty, offering endless opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, camping, and mountain biking, or just exploring and sightseeing in general. Rock City is an especially popular area, offering panoramic views of up to seven states on a clear day.

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Big Creek, located on the Ocoee River, is popular for kayaking and canoeing

Parksville Lake offers boating and swimming in the Great Smoky Mountains

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,128 for a studio, $1,219 for one bedroom, $1,450 for two bedrooms, and $1,834 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chattanooga has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,219/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$1,906/month
1,412 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,156/month
562 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,151/month
1,485 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Westview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

610 Students

8
out of 10

Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts

Public

Grades K-12

792 Students

7
out of 10

Big Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

490 Students

7
out of 10

McConnell Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

457 Students

7
out of 10

Normal Park Museum Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

820 Students

6
out of 10

Chatt High Center For Creative Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

649 Students

9
out of 10

Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts

Public

Grades K-12

792 Students

7
out of 10

Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Csas Uppe

Public

Grades 6-12

682 Students

7
out of 10

Loftis Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

593 Students

7
out of 10

Normal Park Museum Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

820 Students

6
out of 10

Chatt High Center For Creative Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

649 Students

9
out of 10

Chattanooga State Mid College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

131 Students

9
out of 10

STEM School Chattanooga

Public

Grades 9-12

279 Students

8
out of 10

Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts

Public

Grades K-12

792 Students

7
out of 10

Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Csas Uppe

Public

Grades 6-12

682 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tennessee Valley Railroad
  • Chattanooga Zoo
  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Creative Discovery Museum
  • Booker T. Washington State Park

Airports

  • Lovell Field

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Living in Chattanooga

Restaurants

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Chattanooga features an abundance of high-quality and casual dining options. Some of the most popular are Jason’s Deli, which is located beside Hamilton Place Mall and offers a fresh salad bar, soups, baked potatoes and sandwiches of all varieties, Alleia, which is a five-star Italian inspired dining establishment located in Chattanooga’s Southside, and the Big River Grille & Brewing Works, which is unique to Chattanooga and is located it the heart of downtown. These are just a sampling of the large array of available restaurants in and around the Chattanooga area.

Transportation

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In the downtown area, buses are provided that will take you anywhere and everywhere in the downtown Chattanooga area. Furthermore, if you live in the heart of downtown, you could even bike or walk to some attractions and dining establishments.

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