What BestPlaces Users Say about Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee is a mid-sized city located in the southeastern region of the United States. It has a population of approximately 180,000 people and is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and affordable cost of living. In recent years, Chattanooga has become a popular destination for young professionals and families, with its revitalized downtown area and growing job market. However, like any city, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Chattanooga. Let's take a look at what some users have to say about their experiences living in this particular place.
According to reviewer "Anna", who has lived in Chattanooga for over 20 years, the city has "amazing outdoor opportunities" and a "great sense of community". She also mentions the "growing food and arts scene" as a major draw for her. On the other hand, "Tom" expresses concerns about the job market, stating that it is "not the best for career growth" and that there are "limited opportunities for certain industries". However, he still enjoys living in Chattanooga and says that "the natural beauty and friendly people make up for it".
Another user, "Samantha", highlights the affordability of living in Chattanooga, stating that "the cost of living is much lower compared to other cities". She also mentions the "strong emphasis on sustainability and green living" as a positive aspect of the city. However, "Greg" has a different perspective, stating that although Chattanooga may be affordable, "there are still issues with crime and safety in certain neighborhoods". He also mentions the "lack of diversity" as a downside to living in the city.
Overall, it seems that most users agree that Chattanooga has its pros and cons. The outdoor opportunities, sense of community, and affordable cost of living are often mentioned as positives, while concerns about the job market, crime, and diversity are also brought up. Whether or not Chattanooga is the right fit for an individual depends on their priorities and preferences, but it is clear that many people have found a happy home in this mid-sized southern city.
based on 60 ReviewsGet to know Chattanooga with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Chattanooga
Moving - 5/22/2013
I plan on moving to Chattanooga around the end of September. I"m on disability. Could you suggest a nice place to live. I was visiting there two weeks ago and just loved it.
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Gangs run the streets of Chattanooga: Beware!! - 3/12/2013
I moved to Chattanooga in 2002. Back then, Chattanooga had a gang problem but it has escalated dramatically in 11 years. Much of it has been attributed to hurricane Katrina, when a large number of those individuals moved here, many of them gang members. We saw an immediate rise in crime in our downtown area. We now have shootings every week, sometimes several times a week, sometimes several days in a row. We have drive-by shootings in which young children playing in their yards or even in their homes are shot. Or innocent people sitting on their porches are shot. We have had three police officers shot, two fatally. Forget about parking your car on the street. It won't last overnight. Not one night without getting broken into in the downtown area. I know. I live downtown. We have home invasions. I had to resort to getting a permit to carry a gun. Finally I decided enough. It's time to leave. My house just sold this week and I got a job out west. This is a beautiful part of the country
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Private schools dominate the culture - 1/19/2013
Chattanooga is a beautiful location, with plentiful outdoor exercise and activity options. We have lived her for almost six years. The one thing we have not been able to adjust to is the predominance of private schools.
In a given neighborhood, you might have 10 families with similar-aged children and yet they may be going to 3 or even 4 different private schools. Given that a families social activities are largely influenced by the school's schedule, this often results in a lack of cohesiveness and unity within a given geographic neighborhood.
We have struggled to adjust to this dynamic and this prevents us from truly calling Chattanooga
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Living in Chattanoga.....? - 10/7/2012
Hi, we are a family of 5 recently moved from the worst place in the world, and I really find Chattanooga especially the East Brainerd area a wonderful place to live, beautiful views, nice city, jobs, friendly people, places to enjoy nature, all the services, good schools, public transportation, shopping, religion, activities; For one thing I could not help but notice that the City of Chattanooga encourages all kinds of family oriented activities...we can have it all! The only negative point I can see and I consider really inconvenient is the fact that two Interstates 75 and 24 run through much of the city which will make commuting very unsafe! Make sure you live as close as possible to your work place to the point of negotiating your priorities. Prices in general do not seem to be out of range, of course not everything is perfect, but what place is it?
I have lived in 2 countries, 6 different states and a lot of cities (big and small) in the last 10 years, I really think that
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Horrific - 7/10/2012
Chattanooga, TN is the most conservative little place ever. Narrow-minded, racist and judgemental.
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Crime is awful - 12/17/2011
I moved here from crime ridden central Florida a few years ago. Over those few years the crime has escalated profoundly. I am very thankful to have moved to the county where it isn't bad.
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housing and education - 9/29/2011
I am moving to chatt in April of 2012. I am moving to chatt because there is a lot to do with your family. I live in Phenix City,AL. There is absolutely nothing to do. Just eat and get fat and fatter. You have to go so far to find any kind of entertainment or fun. I need some thrills and action.
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Great city, but terrible for allergy sufferers - 5/16/2011
I have been living here for over a year. It is a great city and the people here are wonderful. The only problem that the city has is poor air quality due in part to high pollen counts. In the spring it is not uncommon to see people in the emergency room with asthma related problems caused by allergens in the air. Prior moving here I had mild allergies; however, after I moved here I have had severe allergies every spring with frequent trips to the emergency room. If you are considering moving here don't forget to take in consideration the air quality. You need clean air to breathe. I found airnow.gov helpful to help me monitor the air quality especially if I plan on spending alot of time outdoors. In addition, I have found pollen.com helpful to monitor the pollen counts.
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There's no place I'd rather be than in Chattanooga - 6/30/2010
I was born and raised north of Chattanooga in Hixson, (which is now in the city limits). After I graduated from Hixson High I went in the Air Force and left Chattanooga. When I left (1979), downtown was seedy. There were many areas/neighborhoods you just didn’t venture after dark, especially in the downtown area. Over the yrs I lived in MS, MI, FL and NV. I've visited and spent time in every state in the Continental US including AK, plus Mexico and Canada. We lived in Las Vegas, NV for 26 yrs and decided it was time to leave that illegal immigrant, crime infested area about 2 yrs ago. We moved to the Chattanooga area in July 2009. I am amazed and so please to see the revitalization of the downtown area. There is so much to do here including many family friendly activities. In the downtown area there is a free admittance Farmer’s market (Chattanooga Market) that features local grown foods and goods from local craftsman and artisans, free concerts in the park (Nightfall), the
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