Why visit Lakeview
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Battlefield 10, Brainerd Mission, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Lake Winnepesaukah.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Lakeview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakeview
Lakeview is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Catoosa and Walker counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 4,820 at the 2000 census and 4,777 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Lakeview, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks31
Brainerd Mission
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States national historic place
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Park preserving the battlefields of Chickamauga and Chattanooga in Fort Oglethrope, Georgia, USA
John Ross House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house at Lake Avenue and Spring Street in Rossville, Georgia
Jones Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Astronomical observatory in Tennessee, US
St. Elmo Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Human settlement in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America
US Post Office-Rossville Main
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Rossville, Georgia, United States
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes44
Amigo Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
3805 Ringgold Road, East Ridge
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Taqueria Azteca
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
3920 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; We off; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Cicis
Restaurant · Pizza, Buffet · 1.5 mi
723 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 1.6 mi
760 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
32 more on the map.
History
Lakeview had its start in the year 1925 as a planned community on Lake Winnepesaukah. The Lake Winnie amusement park is presently within its boundaries.
From the History section of Lakeview, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Near Chickamauga Battlefield
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2120 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe
Super 8 Ft. Oglethorpe GA/Chatt TN Area
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
2044 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe
Churches and places of worship18
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning
School · 5.1 mi
1601 Market St, Chattanooga
Battlefield Elementary School
School · 2.5 mi
2206 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
School · 4.3 mi
927 West 37Th St, Chattanooga
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence
School · 3.3 mi
2029 East 23Rd St, Chattanooga
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle
School · 3.3 mi
1849 Union Ave, Chattanooga
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
School · 4.1 mi
1802 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga
Healthcare3
Physician's Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
400 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
Map of Lakeview
165 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 29°F | 5.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 37°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 54°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 31°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chickamauga Pk Larc (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
Catoosa County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- East Ridge 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Fort Oglethorpe 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Fairview 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Indian Springs 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Chattanooga 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Chattanooga Valley 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Chickamauga 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Red Bank 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Collegedale 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Middle Valley 15 mi north, about 24 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
- Historic St Elmo United Methodist, Moonpyegirl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JohnRossHouseRossvileGA, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cannon Row, Lhughesw5, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brainerd Mission Cemetery Chattanooga TN B, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RossvileGAPostOffice, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clarence-jones-observatory-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- East Ridge, Tennessee, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
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