Downtown is where Chattanooga... Happens
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Where do people come to be a part of the energy and excitement of Chattanooga? Downtown! It’s the place to live, play, grow, innovate and plug directly into the source of what makes Chattanooga one of America’s best cities. Where else but Downtown could be both our favorite place to do business and to get down to the business of having fun? Our common ground and gathering place, it’s the one area that truly belongs to all. Simply, Downtown is where Chattanooga… happens.
Experience Our Unique Downtown Businesses!
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City Center District
Where the skyscrapers meet the inner city parks between Fourth Street and 12th Street, the City Center is the current focus of revitalization in the heart of Chattanooga.
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Martin Luther King District
Once known as the “Big 9,” MLK Boulevard (formerly Ninth Street) features a wide variety of businesses, restaurants and the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.
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Riverfront District
With attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, this neighborhood provides the perfect location for walking to a movie, baseball game, museum or simply a stroll on the nearby Walnut Street Bridge.
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Southside District
Home to not only attractions such as the Chattanooga Choo-Choo, but several of the city’s finest restaurants, pubs, and local retailers.
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Bluff View District
The Bluff View Arts District is where we enjoy spectacular museums, outdoor sculpture and an impressive collection of galleries, shops, restaurants and cafes.
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Northshore District
Northshore is the Mecca for dining, shopping and just hanging out among the eclectic mix of visitors and locals you'll find there. The area is home to two large city parks – Coolidge & Renaissance Parks.
Live
The choice is yours in Chattanooga—whether you’re looking to rent an apartment downtown or spread out on your own land, you’ll find competitive pricing, plenty of nearby amenities, and friendly communities.
Chattanooga Data
Find current information about Demographics, Economy, Housing, Livability & Transportation through the online data dashboard.
Work
From healthcare to advanced manufacturing, Chattanooga is home to an impressive roster of companies looking to hire professionals across a wide range of experience levels. Plus, connectivity isn’t a concern since Gig City boasts a 10-gigabit broadband network.
Sustainability
Once deemed the “Dirtiest City in America”, Downtown Chattanooga prides itself as being one of the most sustainability-minded cities in the Southeast.
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Explore
That’s right - Downtown Chattanooga has been voted the “Best Outdoor City” TWICE! Additionally in Downtown, you'll discover the Tennessee Aquarium, Double-A baseball and professional league soccer teams along with the Chattanooga Market and much more!
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Getting Around
With ample parking, wayfinding signage, bike share and a free electric shuttle, you will be able to make your way around Downtown Chattanooga with ease!