Cassie Hollis – Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Located on Walden’s Ridge, Signal Mountain is known for safe, family-friendly neighborhoods, outstanding schools, and access to premier medical care – all set against stunning mountain views.
Signal Mountain offers diverse properties for every taste, from stately brick homes to modern bungalows. Dating back to the early 20th century, period homes on quiet, tree-lined streets can be found in the Signal Mountain Historic District. Sought-after developments include The Cove and The Sanctuary at Signal Forest, Flipper Bend, Grey Hawk Trails, and Wild Ridge at Fox Run. Notable neighborhoods include Boulder Point, Carriage Hill, Grandview, Hidden Brook, Raptors Roost, and St. Ives.
Public schools on Signal Mountain include Thrasher Elementary, Nolan Elementary, and Signal Mountain Middle/High School. As for private schools, Signal Mountain Christian School accepts students from kindergarten to fifth grade, while Signal Mountain Christian Cooperative, a homeschool co-op, offers classes for those in sixth through eighth grade. Located at the base of the mountain is Baylor School.
General medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services are conveniently located on the mountain, while premier healthcare systems, such as CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital, Erlanger, and Parkridge Health System are just a short drive away. As for senior care, Ascension Living Alexian Village offers independent and assisted living, memory care, and other services in their nationally recognized community.
With traditional and specialty grocery items as well as a deli, bakery, and café, Pruett’s Market is a popular one-stop shop located on Taft Highway. Fairmount Orchard is open seasonally and sells fresh apples, jams and jellies, homemade cider, and more. At the base of Signal Mountain, residents can quickly access Food City, ALDI, and Walmart Supercenter.
More than 25 years old, the Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC) hosts theater performances, live music, and community events throughout the year. Classes at the MACC include acting, dance, music, and pottery lessons. Also on the mountain, the Signal Mountain Playhouse, an open-air theater, has been a staple part of the community since 1972, offering two performances a year. In nearby Walden, the Bachman Community Center offers exercise classes and art, theater, and dance opportunities. Once a month, area residents can head to The Mountain Opry for live bluegrass performances.
On the mountain, outdoor adventures abound, with plenty of hiking trails, stunning overlooks, and camping areas. Popular overlooks include Signal Point and Edward’s Point, while Rainbow Lake and Rainbow Falls offer swimming opportunities. At Prentice Cooper State Forest, visitors can explore 35 miles of hiking, two camping areas, seasonal hunting, and a shooting range.
Families will enjoy exploring the Pumpkin Patch Playground. Made and maintained entirely by volunteers, this one-of-a-kind space features nearly all-wooden play structures, as well as slides and swings. Nearby, Althaus Park, Town Hall Playground, Timberlinks Park, Andy Anderton Playground, and Walden’s Ridge Civic Center Playground also offer playgrounds, pavilions, ball fields, and more.
Dining options abound on the mountain, including local and chain restaurants. Residents can choose from Southern cuisine, Chinese food, and more, as well as baked goods, coffee, and frozen yogurt. At Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, members can enjoy made-from-scratch meals and cocktails before hitting the green on the club’s championship golf course. Also on the mountain, the town of Signal Mountain maintains tennis and pickleball courts, ball fields, a gym, and a pool for the public to enjoy.
