Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Signal Mountain is a town of 8,860 people in Hamilton County, Tennessee, founded in 1919.
Why visit Signal Mountain
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Round Knob, Signal Mountain, Nathan L. Bachman School and The Pumpkin Patch.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Signal Mountain
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Signal Mountain
Signal Mountain is a town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The town is a suburb of Chattanooga and is located on Walden Ridge. "Signal Mountain" is used as a colloquial name for the part of Walden Ridge close to the town. The town population was 8,852 as of the 2020 census and estimated to be 8,567 in 2018.
From the Wikipedia article Signal Mountain, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks2
Nathan L. Bachman School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
School building in Walden, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
The Pumpkin Patch
Park · 1.4 mi
Playground for children of all ages, located on Signal Mountain in Walden.
1836 Taft Highway, Walden
Walden's Ridge Park (Lower Parking Lot)
Park · 2.1 mi
950 Reads Lake Road, Chattanooga
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Walden's Ridge Park (Upper Parking Lot)
Park · 1.5 mi
4232 W Road, Chattanooga
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Signal Mountain Boy Scout Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park created by the local Boy Scouts on Signal Mountain.
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
El Agave Mexican Restarant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
1832 Taft Highway, Walden
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Fortune House Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
1238 Taft Highway
Tu-Th,Sa-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30
Bread Basket
Bakery · 1.7 mi
2116 Taft Highway, Walden
Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su,Mo closed
4 more on the map.
History
Signal Mountain's history dates back years before settlement of the mountain itself. Centuries prior to the Civil War, Native Americans used a location on the mountain known as Signal Point to send fire and smoke signals across the Tennessee Valley. Later, the Union Army used Signal Point as a communications station during the Civil War. At the outbreak of the war, only a few families lived on the mountain. However, when various health epidemics struck Chattanooga in 1873 and 1878, several wealthy families relocated to the mountain where they could find clear air and pure water. In the early 20th century, Charles E. James purchased 4,400 acres (18 km2) of land in the Signal Point area and developed the mountain. In 1913, construction was completed of twelve miles (19 km) of streetcar track, which linked Chattanooga to Signal Mountain. While the streetcars are no longer used, the tracks remain in the streets of Signal Mountain's historic district named after Velma. On April 4, 1919, the Tennessee Legislature passed the bill that chartered the Town of Signal Mountain. During the 1970s, the town experienced significant growth. In 2013 Signal Mountain made Bloomberg Businessweeks' list of the best places to raise a family.
From the History section of Signal Mountain, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship18
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.8 mi
1160 Ridgeway Ave, Signal Mountain
Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
612 James Boulevard, Signal Mountain
Signal Mountain Church of Christ
Church · 1.3 mi
960 Signal Road, Signal Mountain
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts
School · 4.9 mi
1301 Dallas Rd, Chattanooga
Nolan Elementary School
School · 1.6 mi
4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd, Signal Mountain
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
School · 5.2 mi
1219 West Mississippi Ave, Chattanooga
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
School · 1.9 mi
2650 Sam Powell Trl, Signal Mountain
Healthcare4
Signal Mountain Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
804 Ridgeway Ave, Signal Mountain
Map of Signal Mountain
84 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 (9 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, 11 miles away.
- Fairmount 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Red Bank 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Lone Oak 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Falling Water 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Chattanooga 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Middle Valley 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Powells Crossroads 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Lookout Mountain 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Harrison 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- East Ridge 12 mi southeast, about 19 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
- Signal Mountain, Tennessee, Sam Poss, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Signal Mountain, Tennessee, town hall at 1111 Ridgeway Ave. 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Signal Mountain, Tennessee, town hall at 1111 Ridgeway Ave. 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Signal Mountain, Tennessee, town hall at 1111 Ridgeway Ave. 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A pastor preaches at Signal Crest United Methodist Church in Signal Mountain, Tennessee 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A pastor preaches at Signal Crest United Methodist Church in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Signal Mountain Elementary, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rainbow Lake Trail, Signal Mountain, United States (Unsplash), Chad Madden chadmadden, CC0
- Signal Mountain Historic District, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nathan L. Bachman School, Juliewilson2973, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Natl Historic Place Marker, RubyFallsInfo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W Road, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W Road 2, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bachman School, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of the Tennessee River Gorge from Julia Falls Outlook - 2 - June 2023, Lazybookwyrm, CC BY 4.0
- View of the Tennessee River Gorge from Julia Falls Outlook - 1 - June 2023, Lazybookwyrm, CC BY 4.0
- Connor Toll House - General View, Jcf1981, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Connor Toll House, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Connor Toll House 2, Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Connor Toll House - West Side, Jcf1981, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Connor Toll House - East Side, Jcf1981, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Connor Toll House - Back Side, Jcf1981, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UFO house, Joseph Novak, CC BY 2.0
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