Southside

Chattanooga, TN

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Southside - Chattanooga, TN

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Urban Walkable Entertainment Sports University

Once the urban center for industry in Chattanooga, the Southside neighborhood features thriving new businesses, affordable apartment complexes, restaurants, and entertainment venues and the close proximity of these options allows residents to keep their driving to a minimum. Old and new construction stand side-by-side in this up-and-coming downtown neighborhood. The Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel includes the Centennial Theatre, an entertainment venue for music, and the Comedy Catch.

Locals gather at Southside Social to enjoy games, such as shuffleboard, bowling, and skeeball, as well as to grab a bison burger or pulled pork slider, have a beer or enjoy a cigar. Southside restaurants serving regional cuisines blend with establishments that offer taste treats from all corners of the globe that satisfy any palate. For sports fans, Finley Stadium hosts matches for the University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Mocs teams. The stadium is also home to the First Tennessee Pavilion, which hosts concerts and events, and the Chattanooga market, providing local art, produce, and music.

Explore the Neighborhood

The Dreaming Forward mural at Carniceria Loa

The historic Warehouse Row is a mixed-use area with shops, restaurants, and lofts

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Southside is $1,207 for a studio, $1,344 for one bedroom, $1,897 for two bedrooms, and $2,446 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southside has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,207/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 752 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,344/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,238 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,897/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,399 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,446/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

72

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tennessee River Gorge Trust
  • Creative Discovery Museum
  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Incline Railway
  • Chattanooga Zoo

Airports

  • Lovell Field

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