Ooltewah

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About Ootelwah

Ooltewah was once the county seat of James County, which was dissolved in 1919 and folded into Hamilton County. The former James County Courthouse, built in 1913 on the square in downtown Ooltewah, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

The community has Civil War-era history: in 1861 local Unionists burned railroad bridges in the area as part of the East Tennessee bridge-burning conspiracy, and in 1863 Union cavalry entered Ooltewah and destroyed the local railroad bridge.

Why Live in Ootelwah?

A historic town square anchored by the former James County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Enterprise South Nature Park, a Hamilton County park northeast of downtown Chattanooga, offers paved trails, mountain bike trails, walking paths and a horse trail.
Harrison Bay State Park, with camping, a marina and the Bear Trace Golf Course on Chickamauga Lake, is located in neighboring Harrison.
Served by Hamilton County Schools, including Ooltewah High, Ooltewah Middle and Ooltewah Elementary.

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Schools in Ootelwah

Ooltewah is served by Hamilton County Schools. Schools in and around Ooltewah include Ooltewah High, Ooltewah Middle, Hunter Middle, East Hamilton Middle and East Hamilton High, Ooltewah Elementary, Snow Hill Elementary, Wolftever Creek Elementary and Wallace A. Smith Elementary. Confirm the zoned school for a specific address with the Hamilton County Schools School Zone Finder.

Local Favorites

James County Courthouse (Historic Site): Built in 1913 as the courthouse for the former James County, this building on the Ooltewah square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and now operates as the Mountain Oaks Wedding Chapel.
Enterprise South Nature Park (Park): 190 Still Hollow Loop, Chattanooga, TN — Hamilton County park on the former Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant grounds, with mountain bike trails, paved trails, walking paths, a horse trail, a scenic overlook drive and historic bunker displays.
Harrison Bay State Park (State Park): 8411 Harrison Bay Rd, Harrison, TN — State park on Chickamauga Lake with camping, a full-service marina, a bike trail and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trace Golf Course.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ootelwah

What county is Ooltewah in?

Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was formerly the seat of James County, which merged into Hamilton County in 1919.

What is Ooltewah's ZIP code?

37363.

Which school district serves Ooltewah?

Hamilton County Schools, which operates Ooltewah High, Ooltewah Middle and Ooltewah Elementary among other schools in the area. Use the district's School Zone Finder to check an address.

What is the old courthouse in Ooltewah?

The former James County Courthouse, built in 1913, stands on the square in downtown Ooltewah. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and is now used as a wedding chapel.