Chattanooga

One of the TN communities we know and serve.

I help people buy and sell homes in Chattanooga.

About Chattanooga

Chattanooga is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, and serves as the county seat. It sits along the Tennessee River in southeast Tennessee and borders Georgia to the south.

The city's official nickname is the "Scenic City," a nod to the mountains, ridges and valleys that surround it. Lookout Mountain rises just outside town, and the Cumberland Trail begins in nearby Signal Mountain.

Chattanooga's riverfront is home to the Tennessee Aquarium, which opened in 1992, along with Coolidge Park, the historic Walnut Street Bridge built in 1891, and the Tennessee Riverwalk, a trail that runs alongside the river. The city is also widely known from the 1941 Glenn Miller hit "Chattanooga Choo Choo," and its former railroad terminal now operates as the Choo-Choo hotel.

Chattanooga is home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College. In 2010, the city-owned utility EPB launched one-gigabit-per-second internet service.

Why Live in Chattanooga?

Riverfront living along the Tennessee River, with the Tennessee Riverwalk trail running alongside the water.
Mountain scenery all around: Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway are all part of the city's landscape.
Downtown cultural attractions including the Tennessee Aquarium and the Hunter Museum of American Art.
Higher education close to home at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College.
Gigabit internet service offered through EPB, the city-owned utility.

The Chattanooga Market

Every neighborhood moves at its own pace. Reach out to Jayce Johnson | Gibson Home Team for a current, no-pressure look at what's happening in Chattanooga right now.

Schools in Chattanooga

Chattanooga is served by Hamilton County Schools, the countywide public school district (the city and county systems merged in 1997). The district operates neighborhood schools as well as magnet schools such as Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, STEM School Chattanooga, Normal Park Museum Magnet and Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts. High schools within the city include Central High School, The Howard School and Brainerd High. Use the Hamilton County Schools School Zone Finder to confirm the zoned school for any address.

Local Favorites

Tennessee Aquarium (Attraction): Riverfront aquarium in downtown Chattanooga that opened in 1992.
Walnut Street Bridge (Landmark): Historic bridge across the Tennessee River, built in 1891.
Coolidge Park (Park): Downtown park on the north shore of the Tennessee River.
Tennessee Riverwalk (Trail): Paved trail running alongside the Tennessee River.
Ruby Falls (Attraction): Lookout Mountain attraction featuring a large underground waterfall inside a cave.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway (Attraction): Steep funicular railway climbing from the St. Elmo area to the top of Lookout Mountain.
Hunter Museum of American Art (Museum): Museum of American art in downtown Chattanooga.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chattanooga

What county is Chattanooga in?

Chattanooga is in Hamilton County, Tennessee, and is the county seat.

Which school district serves Chattanooga?

Hamilton County Schools serves Chattanooga. The district's School Zone Finder lets you enter an address to see the zoned school.

Why is Chattanooga called the Scenic City?

"Scenic City" is Chattanooga's official nickname, referring to the mountains, ridges and valleys that surround the city.

What river runs through Chattanooga?

The Tennessee River. The Tennessee Riverwalk trail runs alongside it.

What colleges are in Chattanooga?

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College are both located in the city.