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Laura
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| re: Relocating to Chattanooga - 6/30/2006 - 9/18/2009
I worked in a school system in this city for three years and although I often had people tell me Chatta. was a good place for bi-racial families, I found that not to be the reality. Chattanooga has A LOT OF racial problems, especially in the school system, and the city neighborhoods are not racially diverse. The minority races live on "their" side of town and all the white people live on "their" side of town. The schools are AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL - overcrowded, decrepit buildings, horrible lack of teaching materials anad teachers with any teaching skills, etc. and a wide disparity of learning levels in every classroom. As for being "scenic", if you call two hills where the rich folk live in order avoid living with those in the "ditch" (read that as poor white trash) between them, "scenic" then you are welcome to it. The cost of living is high and the traffic is horrific. Crime is sky high - murders, rapes, etc. dominate the local news. I moved my bi-racial family to Buena Vista, CO and we are very happy here. You might consider this as a place to move.
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Laura
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| re: Relocating to Chattanooga - 6/30/2006 - 9/18/2009
I worked in a school system in this city for three years and although I often had people tell me Chatta. was a good place for bi-racial families, I found that not to be the reality. Chattanooga has A LOT OF racial problems, especially in the school system, and the city neighborhoods are not racially diverse. The minority races live on "their" side of town and all the white people live on "their" side of town. The schools are AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL - overcrowded, decrepit buildings, horrible lack of teaching materials anad teachers with any teaching skills, etc. and a wide disparity of learning levels in every classroom. As for being "scenic", if you call two hills where the rich folk live in order avoid living with those in the "ditch" (read that as poor white trash) between them, "scenic" then you are welcome to it. The cost of living is high and the traffic is horrific. Crime is sky high - murders, rapes, etc. dominate the local news. I moved my bi-racial family to Buena Vista, CO and we are very happy here. You might consider this as a place to move.
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| Chattanooga in general - 1/2/2008
Despite the city's past record (the downtown area was a mess 10 yrs ago), a lot of money has been put into the downtown area especially. Chattanooga really is a beautiful city. There is lots to do[read more...]
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| Avoid Chattacrappa!!! - 5/11/2007
My wife, daughter and I moved here about 6 months ago on a temporary basis to see what the city was really like before we committed ourselves to moving here permanently. Suffice it to say that we are[read more...]
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| This city has the BEST activitites for families an - 4/24/2007
Chattanooga has the BEST activites of any city I've ever visited or lived in. From April through October Chattanooga sponsors art festivals, a jazz festivals, wine tastings across the bridges, beer[read more...]
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| There's nowhere else I'd rather live! - 3/16/2007
We moved to Chattanooga from the New Orleans area after Katrina. I had lived here for five years in the late 80's. Of the nine cities in which I've lived, this is by far the best! The climate is[read more...]
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| jobs - 3/10/2007
Were does someone work in chatanooga,and what kind of jobs are[read more...]
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| Looking for a nice place to live - 2/20/2007
Want a nice place to live with a warm[read more...]
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| For those looking to retire here.... - 1/2/2007
I am also considering retiring to Chattanooga, but not for about 10 years. My wife and I briefly visited there last Septmeber and we were both impressed. We especially enjoyed walking along the[read more...]
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| relocating - 12/29/2006
my husband & i r both retired. we currently live in florida. it is becoming too crowded where we r. i would like to investigate other places to live. since we r getting older (64 & 70), we would[read more...]
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| best place to live in TN - 7/14/2006
Harrison-Ooltewah -is growing area and nice area to raise a kids God Bless[read more...]
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| Relocating to Chattanooga - 6/30/2006
I currently live in Wichita, KS but am seeking a mountainous enviroment. I also will be teaching (hopefully, 5th grade). What can you tell me about the quality of life in Chattanooga and/or[read more...]
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| Education - 6/27/2006
Thouhg the city and developments are moving forward, the schools systems are failing, The city and county governments are scandalous and the race card is played over and[read more...]
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| HOT - 6/19/2006
Chattanooga is a great place to live if you do not live in the ghetto. The downtown is really beautiful and there is alot to[read more...]
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| what you see is what you get - 4/28/2006
When you visit Chattanooga neighborhoods notice the abundance of churches. Religion is very important to most people in this town...religion of the rightist Christian variety. Very conservative. [read more...]
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| Crime is terrible - 4/25/2006
I like the geography of Chattanoog however the crime and education are really[read more...]
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| Looking to Relocate - 4/21/2006
I have the opportunity to relocate to Chattanooga with my company. What can you tell me about the area? The schools? The cost of living? Housing? Advantages for a single mom? [read more...]
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