Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga is a city of 185,783 people in Hamilton County, Tennessee, founded in 1839.
Why visit Chattanooga
Townapedia lists 77 museums and landmarks, 77 parks and trails, 195 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 20 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tennessee Aquarium, AMC Majestic 12, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and Engel Stadium.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Chattanooga
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chattanooga
Chattanooga is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Tennessee River and borders Georgia to the south. The population was 181,099 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 191,496 in 2024. It is Tennessee's fourth-most populous city and one of the two principal cities of East Tennessee, along with Knoxville.
From the Wikipedia article Chattanooga, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do20
Tennessee Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 3.6 mi
Freshwater Exhibits
1 Broad Street, Chattanooga
Su-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-20:00
Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park
Zoo and aquarium · 2.5 mi
Zoo in the United States
Lake Winnepesaukah
Monument and historic site · 6.2 mi
Amusement park in Georgia, U.S.
P. R. Olgiati Bridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Highway bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Monument and historic site · 9.5 mi
Cave system in Chattanooga, Tennessee
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
School · 3.2 mi
University in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Steel girder bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Wilkes T. Thrasher Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Tennessee, United States
Zion College
School · 2.8 mi
Former Bible institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee
8 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks77
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Museum · 2.3 mi
Exhibit building for the Tennessee Valley Railroad Muesum. Admission Required. Tickets available in the Grand Junction Depot, 4119...
4540 Turntable Road, Chattanooga
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Engel Stadium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hunter Museum of American Art
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Art museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee
10 Bluff View Avenue, Chattanooga
Northside Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic church in Tennessee, United States
923 Mississippi Avenue, Chattanooga
Tivoli Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Performing arts center (opera house, concert hall, theater) and former movie theater in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
709 Broad Street
Walnut Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Ashland Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.5 mi
Human settlement in Walker County, Georgia, United States of America
Brainerd Mission
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
United States national historic place
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Chattanooga Car Barns
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Three-building complex located at 301 Market St
Chattanooga National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
National cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
High school in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.7 mi
Park preserving the battlefields of Chickamauga and Chattanooga in Fort Oglethrope, Georgia, USA
65 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds77
Highland Park Commons
Park · 2.8 mi
$2 pick-up soccer 7 days a week from 6-10pm? We host soccer tournaments, leagues, community events, concerts, birthday parties, and much more!
2000 Union Avenue, Chattanooga
Su-Sa 07:00-21:00
UTC McKenzie Arena
Sports field and stadium · 3.2 mi
720 East 4th Street, Chattanooga
65 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes195
Agave & Rye
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.7 mi
185 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Be Caffeinated
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.5 mi
14 West Kent Street, Chattanooga
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-18:00
Bento-Ya
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.3 mi
111 Frazier Avenue
Sa-Su 12:00-20:00; Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:30-19:30
Burger Republic
Restaurant · Burger · 3.6 mi
203 West Aquarium Way, Chattanooga
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Champy's Fried Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 3.4 mi
526 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Chattanooga
Mo-Su 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-24:00
183 more on the map.
Where to stay13
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
407 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga
Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga / Downtown
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
400 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga
The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
102 Walnut Street, Chattanooga
The Waymark Chattanooga, Tapestry by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
736 Broad Street, Chattanooga
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Chattanooga North at Highway 153
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
Churches and places of worship129
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
554 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga
Highland Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts
School · 3.2 mi
1301 Dallas Road, Chattanooga
Saint Jude Catholic Church and School
School · Roman Catholic · 3.6 mi
930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga
Healthcare19
Map of Chattanooga
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 32°F | 5.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 5.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 42°F | 5.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 35°F | 5.2 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chattanooga Lovell Ap Gsn 72324 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hamilton County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-06-17: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Ridgeside 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Red Bank 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- East Ridge 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Lakeview 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Fort Oglethorpe 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Dalton 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Calhoun 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Payne 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Scottsboro 54 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Rome 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chattanooga, Tennessee Skyline, Imilious, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SOU 4501's Tender at East Chattanooga Yard - September 4, 2026, Trainsfan13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SOU 4501 at East Chattanooga Yard - September 4, 2026, Trainsfan13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frisco 200 at East Chattanooga Yard - September 4, 2026, Trainsfan13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (10484035456), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Chattanooga Missionary Ridge (10483379394), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Chattanooga School Bus Crash Press Conference (31184885515), National Transportation Safety Board, Public domain
- DeLong Reservation, Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga (10483967145), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- DeLong Reservation, Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga (10483987996), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Confederate Casualties at Chattanooga, DeLong Reservation, Missionary Ridge (10483968065), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Minnesota Monument, DeLong Reservation, Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga (10483983476), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- DeLong Reservation, Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga (10483962765), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Union Casualties at Chattanooga, DeLong Reservation, Missionary Ridge (10483980046), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Greetings from Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, Tennessee - Large Letter Postcard (5728534004), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- View of Chattanooga from Turchin Reservation, Missionary Ridge (10483941765), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Turchin Reservation, Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga (10483959195), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Turchin Reservation, Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga (10483964156), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Typical Upscale Home on Crest Road, Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga (10483965394), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- View of Chattanooga from Turchin Reservation, Missionary Ridge (10483944515), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Turchin Reservation, Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga (10483967336), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Chattanooga - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Roger W, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chattanooga - Tennessee Valley RR Steam Locomotive, Roger W, CC BY-SA 2.0
- TN Aquarium, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FirstPresbyterianChurchofChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SOU4501, TVSRR at English Wikipedia . Photo by Jason Trew / TVSRR, Public domain
- Faxon-ThomasMansionChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TivoliTheatreChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EngelStadiumChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Street Bridge, The original uploader was Zmjohnston at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northside Presbyterian Church, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HamiltonCountyCourthouseChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kelly's Ferry Artifacts, Tennessee State Library and Archives, CC0
- Clarence-jones-observatory-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- ChattanoogaCarBarns, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ReadHouseChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SaintsPeterAndPaulCatholicChurchChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tennesseeriverbridge, User:TheCustomOfLife, Public domain
- Nathan L. Bachman School, Juliewilson2973, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SoldiersAndSailorsMemorialAuditoriuminChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1900 Bailey St, Moonpyegirl, CC BY-SA 3.0
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