Chattanooga, Tennessee

About

Chattanooga is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 167,674 and a population density of 429 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 184,742 inhabitants.

The city was created 185 years ago in 1838.

Nestled along the Tennessee River surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains, Chattanooga lives up to its nickname as the Scenic City. In addition to natural beauty, the city wows visitors with its downtown revival and cultural attractions.

Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Chattanooga to explore locations like the Tennessee Riverpark - a 10-mile urban greenway along the riverfront perfect for walking, running, and cycling.

Nearby outdoor meccas include Lookout Mountain, ideal for rock climbing and hang gliding, and the Ocoee River known as the country’s #1 whitewater rafting venue.

Revitalized Downtown

Once declining, downtown Chattanooga has transformed into a vibrant district with attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium, creative restaurants and breweries, and green gathering spaces.

The Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge provides scenic views of the river and city from its unique swinging design. History exhibits at the Chattanooga Choo Choo transport visitors to the city’s past.

Arts and Culture

Chattanooga delights culture vultures with attractions like the Hunter Museum of American Art, set atop an 80-foot bluff with panoramic vistas. The city’s historic Tivoli Theatre hosts concerts, theater performances, and more.

Public art installations, including the iconic The Passage sculpture along the riverfront, add to Chattanooga’s creative spirit.

With its stunning natural scenery and rejuvenated urban core, Chattanooga entices visitors to stay and enjoy genuine Southern hospitality.

Quick Facts about Chattanooga

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Geography

Chattanooga is located at 35°2'44"N 85°18'35"W (35.0456300, -85.3096800).

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People born in Chattanooga, including blues singer Bessie Smith, Actress, film director, screenwriter Lori Petty, astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, .

List

• Valaida Snow (American musician) she was born in 02/06/1902
• David Manker Abshire (American diplomat) he was born in 11/04/1926
• Bennie Wallace (American musician) he was born in 18/11/1946
• Coleman Barks (American poet) he was born in 23/04/1937
• George S. Clinton (American composer) he was born in 17/06/1947
• Arthur Golden (American novelist) he was born in 06/12/1956
• Bill Brock (politician and United States Navy sailor) he was born in 23/11/1930
• Lewis Smith (American actor) he was born in 01/08/1956
• Yusef Lateef (American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator and spokesman for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) he was born in 09/10/1920
• John Thompson Whitaker (American journalist) he was born in 25/01/1906
• Ed Westcott (American photographer) he was born in 01/01/1922
• Leslie Jordan (American actor) he was born in 29/04/1955
• Terry Gordy (American professional wrestler) he was born in 23/04/1961
• Miller Puckette (American academic) he was born in 26/03/1959
• Dennis Haskins (American actor) he was born in 18/11/1950
• Bill McKinney (actor (1931-2011)) he was born in 12/09/1931
• Jimmy Blanton (American musician) he was born in 05/10/1918
• Reggie White (American football defensive end, Pro Football Hall of Famer (1961-2004)) he was born in 19/12/1961

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