- Chattanooga, Tennessee

The City of Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Southeast Tennessee near the border with the state of Georgia and is the fourth largest city in Tennessee after Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville. It is located at the changeover in between the Ridge-and-valley part of the Appalachian Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau at an elevation of about 680 feet (210 meters) above sea level. Its location protects it from major weather systems thereby giving this majestic city a moderate climate with cool winters averaging at 39.4°F and hot summers at 79.6°F on the average. Furthermore, its location among the mountains gave it the nickname the “Scenic City”.

Some quick Chattanooga facts include its name’s origin which was drawn from the Muskogean word cvto which means rock and from the regional suffix –“nunga” which means dwelling place. Native Americans first inhabited the city and some sites show that there has been continuous occupation all the way back to the Upper Palaeolithic Period. At present, the City of Chattanooga is home to about 170 thousand people with a population density of about 1,150.5 people per square mile and a myriad of Chattanooga businesses which include an assorted mix of manufacturing and service companies and branch offices of some notable businesses.

Prospective visitors of this wonderful city would be pleased to find out that there is more to Chattanooga apart from its views. Any comprehensive Chattanooga Travel Guide would show a good mix of numerous attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Civil War Battlefield sites, the African-American Museum, and the Appalachian Trail. Outdoor junkies would also find joy in the city’s hang gliding, mountain climbing, bass fishing, and spelunking expeditions and activities. Furthermore, the city is home to the NCAA division I-AA National football championships and plays host to the national softball championships annually – a sure ball attraction to any sports fanatic.

Visitors to the City of Chattanooga would be happy to note that there are a good number of available hotels, motels, and inns to stay in while in the city for as low as $70. Simply check out any Chattanooga City Guide to look for possible accommodations proximal to attractions of choice or take a look at any Chattanooga Yellow Pages to make a reservation.

Travelling to Chattanooga is also very easy since it is also considered a gateway to the Deep South with its elaborate system of railroads, streets, airports, and watercourses. The city is located at the junction of three major interstate highways I-24, I-59, and I-75 and has a public transit served by a publicly operated bus company, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transport Authority (CARTA) which serves 17 routes. The city also has a major airport (The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) which serves airlines such as Allegiant Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Connection, and US Airways Express. Albeit the number of railroads and the high level of freight rail activity, there are no passenger rail services in the city for either commuters or long-distance travellers.

The City of Chattanooga has so much to offer to people of all ages and rest assured, a visit to this beautiful city would make anyone come begging for more.