Why visit Red Bank
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 49 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include P. R. Olgiati Bridge, Tenbridge, Chattanooga Car Barns and Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Red Bank
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Red Bank
Red Bank is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 11,899 at the 2020 census. Red Bank is an enclave, being entirely surrounded by the city limits of Chattanooga. Red Bank is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Red Bank, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
P. R. Olgiati Bridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Highway bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Steel girder bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Wilkes T. Thrasher Bridge
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Bridge in Tennessee, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Chattanooga Car Barns
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Three-building complex located at 301 Market St
Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
High school in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
Delta Queen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Paddle steamer launched in 1926
Hamilton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Courthouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hunter Museum of American Art
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Art museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Market Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Bridge over the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Nathan L. Bachman School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
School building in Walden, United States of America
Southern Railway 4501
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Preserved American Ms class 2-8-2 steam locomotive
Walnut Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Ross's Landing
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Tennessee Aquarium
Park · 4.0 mi
Public aquarium in the United States
Walden's Ridge Park (Lower Parking Lot)
Park · 1.8 mi
950 Reads Lake Road, Chattanooga
dawn-dusk
Walden's Ridge Park (Upper Parking Lot)
Park · 2.1 mi
4232 W Road, Chattanooga
dawn-dusk
Footpath at White Oak Park
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Midvale Avenue East, Red Bank
White Oak Connector Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Midvale Avenue East, Red Bank
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
Grand China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
3815 Dayton Boulevard, Red Bank
Mo,We,Th 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 16:00-21:30; Su...
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.1 mi
625 Signal Mountain Road, Chattanooga
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
El Agave Mexican Restaurant & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
531 Signal Mountain Road, Chattanooga
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
R&N Irie Jamacian Cuisine
Restaurant · African
3224 Dayton Boulevard
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
37 more on the map.
History
Red Bank was originally known as "Pleasant Hill". When a post office was established in the community in 1881, but it was asked to adopt a new name, since the name "Pleasant Hill" was already taken. The name "Red Bank" was chosen by the wife of the first postmaster, George Hartman. It was inspired by the red clay ridge that was visible from a window in her house. In 1955, the communities of Red Bank and White Oak incorporated as a single town called "Red Bank-White Oak". In 1966, the city voted to drop the "White Oak" for simplification purposes.
From the History section of Red Bank, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship38
Highland Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Northside Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Wiley United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts
School · 2.3 mi
1301 Dallas Road, Chattanooga
Saint Jude Catholic Church and School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning
School · 5.3 mi
1601 Market St, Chattanooga
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
School · 5.5 mi
1802 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts
School · 2.3 mi
1301 Dallas Rd, Chattanooga
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower
School · 4.2 mi
865 East 3Rd St, Chattanooga
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper
School · 4.2 mi
865 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga
Healthcare3
Map of Red Bank
199 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 29°F | 5.5 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 31°F | 6.0 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 39°F | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 5.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 57°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 51°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 40°F | 4.6 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lookout Mtn-Point Park (8 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, 7 miles away.
- Chattanooga 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Middle Valley 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- East Ridge 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Fort Oglethorpe 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Collegedale 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Cleveland 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Dalton 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Athens 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Calhoun 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- McMinnville 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Red-Bank-City-Hall-tn, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Walnut Street Bridge, The original uploader was Zmjohnston at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Faxon-ThomasMansionChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northside Presbyterian Church, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HamiltonCountyCourthouseChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WileyUnitedMethodistChurchChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChattanoogaCarBarns, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tennesseeriverbridge, User:TheCustomOfLife, Public domain
- Nathan L. Bachman School, Juliewilson2973, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SOU4501, TVSRR at English Wikipedia . Photo by Jason Trew / TVSRR, Public domain
- 1900 Bailey St, Moonpyegirl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WyattHallChattanooga, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeltaQueen, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Water steps, James Pressley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TN Aquarium, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USACE Chickamauga Lock and Dam, George Green, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Chattanoogafromnorth, Teke, CC BY-SA 3.0
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