In addition to family-friendly subdivisions and sprawling country properties, Collegedale and Apison are home to new construction communities and custom housing offerings. Neighborhoods in Collegedale include Barnsley Park, Mulberry Park, and Wellesley. Apison features several master-planned communities such as The Farms at Creekside, Hawks Landing, London Woods, Magnolia Farms, and Prairie Pass.

, and plenty of new construction comprise the real estate landscape in Collegedale and Apison. Those moving to the area can take advantage of Collegedale neighborhoods such as Mulberry Park, Wellesley, and Barnsley Park. Apison features several master-planned communities, including Magnolia Farms, The Ridges of Crystal Brook, Hideaway at Bentwood Cove, Prairie Pass, and Hawks Landing, that offer custom housing ideal for professionals, families, and retirees alike.

Collegedale 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 schools include Collegedale Academy and Lester Coon Adventist School and nearby in East Brainerd are Grace Academy, Silverdale Baptist Academy, St. Nicholas School, and Standifer Gap SDA School. Offering higher education is Southern Adventist University, which sits on a 1,300-acre campus in Collegedale and awards degrees up to the doctoral level.

Collegedale and Apison are conveniently located a short drive away from CHI Memorial Imaging Center in Ooltewah and Erlanger East Hospital in East Brainerd. Also within reach are Parkridge East Hospital in East Ridge and Vitruvian Health’s Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland. Nationally recognized senior care facilities are available and include The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale, Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove, Life Care Center of Collegedale, and Garden Plaza of Greenbriar Cove.

The Collegedale Greenway is a 3-mile paved pathway that runs alongside Wolftever Creek and connects pedestrians and cyclists to area parks and playgrounds such as Thatcher Switch Recreational Area, where sports enthusiasts can enjoy a multi-use field. Also connected to the greenway is Imagination Station, an award-winning playground with pickleball courts nearby. The most recent addition to this lineup, Little Debbie Park, delights visitors with giant snack cake sculptures along with a playground, pavilion, and plenty of open green space. Southern Adventist University welcomes visitors to enjoy its nearly 40-mile trail system, which is spread across White Oak Mountain and Bauxite Ridge and offers options for hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers of all skill levels. The 1,300-acre campus is also home to rock climbing at Goliath Wall and guided caving tours inside Student Park Cave.

Collegedale has no shortage of lively community gatherings, many of which take place at the city’s cultural and recreational center, The Commons. Its open-air pavilion hosts seasonal festivals, holiday celebrations, car shows, concerts, and more throughout the year.

The Commons also frequently hosts farmers markets, featuring locally grown foods and handmade goods from area vendors. Local and chain restaurants can be found on thoroughfare Apison Pike and throughout the area, including Peruvian, Asian, Indian, American, and Mexican cuisine.

The Summit of Softball Complex, with eight state-of-the-art playing fields, is located off I-75 between Ooltewah and Collegedale. The complex hosts national and regional softball tournaments, as well as local adult leagues, recreational play, and youth softball. The Thatcher Switch Recreational Area features a soccer field, playground, and pavilion. Several private golf clubs, including The Honors Course and The Ooltewah Club, are nearby.

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. 

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.