Chattanooga, TN Reviews

Moving East - 6/27/2021
Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired of all the fun of running for my life at two AM in the morning so we decided to move. Looked at over 40 metro areas and came up with the suburbs of Chattanooga. This place is pretty awesome with endless nature, cheap...ahh...cheaper gas, no state income tax, unbelievably friendly people, exploding local economy, not just based on fake jobs that are fueled by unproven tech but real manufacturing and quality of life jobs. Weather is a bit too hot from July to middle of September but its better than dying in a Read More

Let's get real about Chattanooga. - 3/17/2021
I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the mountains and the rivers of fog in the fall blanketing the valleys, but my family is planning on relocating in part due to crime. I don't like gunshots outside my window. Hey, it's pretty to visit, but you might want to seriously think about living here because of the crime. Weigh the variables as they say.
Shootings are constant and not just in a particular area. We had a guy shoot up a car full of little kids downtown this last year right by the Read House and all the swank new development on Chestnut Street. It was probably gang related retaliation, but the reason for a crime does not prevent you from catching a stray bullet. A pissed off boyfriend ambushed his girlfriend's workplace harasser in a quiet suburb and shot him dead. At one point, King Street, adjacent to all the development money being poured into Read More

“There”s a song for you in Tennessee “ - 1/1/2021
I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate. Walnut Street Bridge and the Art District section of Chattanooga is breathtaking. Chattanooga has many fine restaurants and paddle boarding or kayaking on the Tennessee River is a blast. There are also plenty of job opportunities in “Gig City”. I have lived in seven other states including Florida outside of Tampa but of all the places I have lived Eastern Tennessee is by far the best. A plus for the state is that there is no state income tax and after you have lived here for 12 months you get a free 2 years Community College education if you don’t already hold a degree. All in all, Tennessee is pretty Read More

Outdoors and Groups are the plus. - 11/25/2019
I'm gonna try to give an honest review because I didn't do enough research before moving here. I have been here about 10 years now. It isn't the best place but it's definitely far from the worst. There are a TON of outdoor activities and just as many groups if you want to make friends or be social. Triathlon is big here too with the Ironman events. Housing prices are definitely on the rise with the population burst. This leads me to the downsides. The traffic can be horrific. I-24 is a major thoroughfare for 18-wheelers and they can congest the interstate. The job market seems fairly good though. I am an in engineering and have only held two positions in the 10 years I have been here but work seems steady and well compensated. Manufacturing can be a fickle beast though and I have seen quite a few lay offs while living here. All in all Chattanooga isn't terrible. I wouldn't go too far West though. I made the mistake of buying a house in South Pittsburg. That place should be avoided at Read More

Eh - 3/18/2019
Lived here almost 10 years.
Some pros:
Gorgeous nature
Pretty good foodie town, a lot of great dining options

Cons:
Unless you're born and raised/WASP who goes to small group good luck feeling like you fit in...
boring town with hardly any real actually fun events
traffic getting worse,
no good shopping,
it smells really Read More

No thanks. - 2/19/2019
No job opportunities for college grads. One of the worst climates in America for allergy sufferers. Backwards, low-rent industrialized and country/gentrified community and poor job market coupled with virtually no real local singles scene. Good place for retirees; just too bad about the kids....

Forget any upward ability here. People aren't friendly, or at least not honestly so. If you're a minority of any stripe, or could be suspected of being one....stay away. You'll probably see another 'good' review here soon, but don't buy the hype. The local commerce department has to do something. It's all about the tourism here, I'm Read More

Can’t wait to relocate - 2/13/2019
We are moving there this summer based on many relocation trips, how the city makes us feel, the people and the quality of life based in weather and things to do. Cannot get there quick Read More

Best Town Ever, per Outside Magazine in 2015 - 1/14/2019
All my friends who visit Chattanooga say they want to move here. Great weather, tons to see and do, friendly people, many excellent breweries, bars and restaurants, low cost of living, no state income tax, very walkable in-town neighborhoods, 13 mile paved path for walking and biking along the river that runs through town. Abundant Healthcare with 3 large hospitals within a mile of downtown. I could go on and on.

The downtown, Northside and Southside neighborhoods have experienced a tremendous amount of investment, revitalization, new restaurants, breweries, retail shops, apartments, condos, houses, etc. It has truly been an amazing transformation over the past 5 years. The Chattanooga area has so much to offer with an abundance of outdoor activities available nearby combined with a vibrant arts and theater scene. Come visit ... you might just find that you want to stay!

www.outsideonline.com/2008956/why-chattanooga-best-town-ever
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Chattanooga is a hole. - 11/27/2018
I'm not wasting my time writing another review that won't be posted. This place Read More

Single? Want a social life? Maybe a job? - 11/27/2018
Wallet Hub rates this place 138 out of 182 in its 'Best and Worst Cities for Singles List', with Atlanta being number one. I hear college graduates aren't just seen as 'over-educated' there Read More