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Collegedale, TN

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A family-friendly neighborhood bolstered by college town energy

Peaceful College-Town University Nature Convenient

Situated just 19 miles east of Chattanooga, Collegedale is a Tennessee suburb that’s quickly growing into an identity all its own. Home to Southern Adventist University, Collegedale has an even mix of families, professionals, and students who have helped bring in new businesses and a new chapter for the community. Outside of the university, there’s plenty of green space and charming rentals to see. In the northern section of the neighborhood you’ll find popular coffee bars, tea rooms, and burger joints, all perfect for hungry families and college students.

There’s an emphasis on the outdoors in Collegedale. The whole area is surrounding by forest, and there are six parks for residents to enjoy, including Collegedale Dog Park. Those in search of more nightlife or the attractions of the city only have to drive 30 minutes via I-75 to end up in nearby Chattanooga.

Transportation

23

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

19

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Red Clay State Park
  • Tennessee Valley Railroad
  • Booker T. Washington State Park
  • Elise Chapin Sanctuary at Audubon Acres
  • Harrison Bay State Park

Airports

  • Lovell Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.