Collegedale + Apison

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Outdoor dining area under a wooden roof with a chandelier, featuring a large table and grill, surrounded by greenery.
Kinston Southern Properties
Aquarium Pools

Aquarium Pools

London Woods Subdivision

London Woods Subdivision

Relaxed Living

Located just north of the Georgia state line are the spacious communities of Collegedale and Apison, where residents enjoy both family-friendly subdivisions and relaxed, rural living.

REAL ESTATE

In addition to scenic country properties, Collegedale and Apison offer welcoming neighborhoods and custom housing options. Notable neighborhoods in Collegedale include Barnsley Park, Mulberry Park, and Wellesley, while new construction communities are adding options in Apison, including Capstone Estates, The Farms at Creekside, Hawks Landing, London Woods, Magnolia Farms, Prairie Landing, and Prairie Pass.

EDUCATION

In Collegedale, public school students can attend Wolftever Creek Elementary and Ooltewah Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, while those in Apison can attend Apison Elementary and East Hamilton Middle and High Schools. Private school options are aplenty, including Collegedale Academy and Lester Coon Adventist School, as well as Grace Academy, Silverdale Baptist Academy,
St. Nicholas School, and Standifer Gap SDA School in nearby East Brainerd. For higher education, Southern Adventist University is located on a 1,300-acre campus in Collegedale and awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Collegedale and Apison are conveniently located a short drive away from primary care offerings by CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital and Bradley Medical Center in Ooltewah as well as Erlanger East Hospital in East Brainerd. Also within reach are Parkridge East Hospital in East Ridge and Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland. Collegedale is home to several nationally recognized senior care facilities, including The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale; Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove; Life Care Center of Collegedale; and Garden Plaza of Greenbriar Cove.

TRANSPORTATION

Collegedale and Apison provide easy access to downtown Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via I-75. The interstate also provides access to thoroughfares leading to Nashville, Knoxville, Birmingham, and Atlanta.

GROCERY STORES

Owned and operated by Southern Adventist University, Collegedale’s Village Market is a go-to spot for vegetarian and natural foods. Nearby, European Market #1 stocks a range of specialty international products, including German, Polish, Russian, and Italian offerings. Ooltewah’s Publix, ALDI, Food City, and Walmart Supercenter are a short drive away. 

OUTDOORS & PARKS

The Collegedale Greenway is a 3-mile paved pathway that runs alongside Wolftever Creek and connects to the city’s many parks and playgrounds. These include the Nature Nook, which features a playground and dog park; Thatcher Switch Recreational Area, where sports enthusiasts can enjoy a multi-use field; and Imagination Station, an award-winning playground with pickleball courts nearby. The latest addition to this lineup is Little Debbie Park, featuring giant snack cake sculptures alongside a playground, pavilion, and plenty of open green space. Even more recreation awaits at Southern Adventist University. The 1,300-acre campus is home to nearly 40 miles of hiking and biking trails spread across White Oak Mountain and Bauxite Ridge, with options for all skill levels. Its outdoor programming also includes rock climbing at Goliath Wall, a challenge course, and guided caving tours inside Student Park Cave.

FESTIVALS

Collegedale has a calendar packed with community events at its cultural and recreational center, The Commons. Here, an open-air pavilion hosts special events year-round, including seasonal festivals, holiday celebrations, concerts, and more.

SHOPPING & DINING

The Commons also frequently hosts farmers markets, featuring locally grown foods and handmade goods from area vendors. Grocery shopping is available at ALDI, Food City, Publix, and Walmart Supercenter, as well as locally run international grocery stores and Village Market, operated by Southern Adventist University. When it comes to dining, local and chain restaurants can be found on thoroughfare Apison Pike and throughout the area, including Peruvian, Asian, Indian, American, and Mexican cuisine.

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