Located on Walden Ridge, Signal Mountain blends all the benefits of mountain living with quality schools, top-notch medical care, and diverse housing options.
From stately brick homes and modern bungalows to log cabins on wooded lots, Signal Mountain has diverse properties to suit any taste. Dating back to the early 20th century, the Signal Mountain Historic District features tree-lined streets and period homes. Other notable neighborhoods include Grandview, St. Ives, Hidden Brook, Fox Run, Carriage Hill, Raptors Roost, and Boulder Point. With stylish home designs and spacious lots, sought-after developments such as Flipper Bend, Signal Forest, The Cove at Signal Forest, Wild Ridge, and GreyHawk Trails attract homeowners from every stage of life.
Residents can make a quick commute down the mountain to access leading employers such as BlueCross BlueShield, Unum, TVA, EPB, and Cigna, as well as Parkridge, Erlanger, and CHI Memorial hospitals. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and city and county governments are also close by.
Signal Mountain is conveniently located near downtown Chattanooga as well as thoroughfares that lead to the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, and Birmingham. Taft Highway and Roberts Mill Road connect to Highway 27, which extends to I-75 and I-24.
Public elementary schools include Thrasher Elementary and Nolan Elementary, with Signal Mountain Middle/High School serving older students. Signal Mountain Christian School is a private school for grades K-5. There is also a homeschool organization on the mountain.
Chattanooga’s largest hospitals – CHI Memorial, Erlanger, and Parkridge – are a short drive away, while family medical, dental, and pharmaceutical care services operate on Signal Mountain. Ascension Living Alexian Village, a nationally recognized retirement community on the mountain, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation.
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.
Dedicated to the education and advancement of the arts, the Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC) regularly hosts exhibitions, musical performances, and community events. Thanks to the MACC, residents also have access to a variety of classes, including ballet, yoga, guitar, and painting. The Signal Mountain Playhouse has been a fixture in the community since the 1970s, organizing two theatrical productions each year. Also part of the local arts scene is the Bachman Community Center, offering a range of programs and activities, and once a month, The Mountain Opry hosts a bluegrass performance for the community to enjoy.
Scenic views, beautiful camping areas, and hiking and biking trails abound on Signal Mountain. Situated on the Tennessee River Gorge, Prentice Cooper State Forest boasts nearly 25,000 acres with 35 miles of hiking trails and two designated camping areas. Among the most popular trails is the Cumberland Trail, which starts at Signal Mountain’s Signal Point and features multiple overlooks, striking rock formations, and the historic Rainbow Falls.
An outdoor oasis for children of all ages, the Pumpkin Patch Playground is one of the most expansive play areas in the region. Within the perfectly shaded playground are slides, bridges, swings, and forts. Althaus Park, behind the Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, is another popular spot for outdoor play.
Local and chain restaurants are available atop the mountain. Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club offers a championship golf course, family-friendly pool, fine dining, and more. Additionally, the town of Signal Mountain maintains sports facilities ranging from baseball and basketball to lacrosse and tennis.
Dating back before WWII, the Signal Mountain Historic District boasts stately period homes that stand side-by-side with summer cottages on shaded streets. A portion of the old trolley tracks that carried summer residents up and down the mountain is still visible on James Boulevard, where an original sheltered trolley stop has been preserved.
Sibold Group – Keller Williams Summit Realty
Located on Walden Ridge, Signal Mountain blends all the benefits of mountain living with quality schools, top-notch medical care, and diverse housing options.
From stately brick homes and modern bungalows to log cabins on wooded lots, Signal Mountain has diverse properties to suit any taste. Dating back to the early 20th century, the Signal Mountain Historic District features tree-lined streets and period homes. Other notable neighborhoods include Grandview, St. Ives, Hidden Brook, Fox Run, Carriage Hill, Raptors Roost, and Boulder Point. With stylish home designs and spacious lots, sought-after developments such as Flipper Bend, Signal Forest, The Cove at Signal Forest, Wild Ridge, and GreyHawk Trails attract homeowners from every stage of life.
Public elementary schools include Thrasher Elementary and Nolan Elementary, with Signal Mountain Middle/High School serving older students. Signal Mountain Christian School is a private school for grades K-5. There is also a homeschool organization on the mountain.
Residents can make a quick commute down the mountain to access leading employers such as BlueCross BlueShield, Unum, TVA, EPB, and Cigna, as well as Parkridge, Erlanger, and CHI Memorial hospitals. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and city and county governments are also close by.
Signal Mountain is conveniently located near downtown Chattanooga as well as thoroughfares that lead to the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, and Birmingham. Taft Highway and Roberts Mill Road connect to Highway 27, which extends to I-75 and I-24.
Chattanooga’s largest hospitals – CHI Memorial, Erlanger, and Parkridge – are a short drive away, while family medical, dental, and pharmaceutical care services operate on Signal Mountain. Ascension Living Alexian Village, a nationally recognized retirement community on the mountain, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation.
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.
Dedicated to the education and advancement of the arts, the Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC) regularly hosts exhibitions, musical performances, and community events. Thanks to the MACC, residents also have access to a variety of classes, including ballet, yoga, guitar, and painting. The Signal Mountain Playhouse has been a fixture in the community since the 1970s, organizing two theatrical productions each year. Also part of the local arts scene is the Bachman Community Center, offering a range of programs and activities, and once a month, The Mountain Opry hosts a bluegrass performance for the community to enjoy.
Scenic views, beautiful camping areas, and hiking and biking trails abound on Signal Mountain. Situated on the Tennessee River Gorge, Prentice Cooper State Forest boasts nearly 25,000 acres with 35 miles of hiking trails and two designated camping areas. Among the most popular trails is the Cumberland Trail, which starts at Signal Mountain’s Signal Point and features multiple overlooks, striking rock formations, and the historic Rainbow Falls.
An outdoor oasis for children of all ages, the Pumpkin Patch Playground is one of the most expansive play areas in the region. Within the perfectly shaded playground are slides, bridges, swings, and forts. Althaus Park, behind the Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club, is another popular spot for outdoor play.
Local and chain restaurants are available atop the mountain. Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club offers a championship golf course, family-friendly pool, fine dining, and more. Additionally, the town of Signal Mountain maintains sports facilities ranging from baseball and basketball to lacrosse and tennis.
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