Southside

Southside

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Bustling City Life

Southside combines a convenient downtown location with access to high-quality education and prominent employers, all located in the heart of Chattanooga.

From historic homes to modern builds, Southside offers a variety of housing options to area residents, including single-family homes, luxury apartments, and stylish townhomes and condos. Charming historic districts in the area include Battery Place and Fort Wood. Popular developments include Madison Townhomes, Southside Nine Townhomes, The Davis on Cowart, The Luxe, East by Main Townhomes, Adams at Main, Burnside, Madison Park, and Sculpture Alley at Montague.

Residents in the area are close to I-24, I-75, and Highway 27, which allow for quick access to the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and roads leading to Nashville, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Knoxville.

Southside offers educational opportunities for children of all ages, including Hamilton County public schools and private schools. Magnet school Battle Academy teaches students from kindergarten to fifth grade. Conveniently-located private schools in the area include Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School, McCallie School, Chattanooga Christian School, The Montessori School, and Notre Dame High School. Also downtown is the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a public university offering over 150 degree programs across five colleges, with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral options.

Residents can find family medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services in the area. City Center and Southside also offer convenient access to premier healthcare systems such as CHI Memorial, Erlanger, and Parkridge Medical Center. Residents can find other wellness services at Kindred Hospital, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga.

On the Southside, Gordon Food Service offers both well-known and private label brands to residents. Larger grocery chains – including Whole Foods and Publix – are accessible just across the river in Northshore. 

Many associate Southside with the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo, known for its historic building and trains, upscale restaurants, and recently renovated railway-themed hotel experience. Station Street offers bustling nightlife including a brewery and wine bar. Other offerings in the area include behind-the-scenes tours at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery and comedy shows at The Comedy Catch. 

Southside residents come together each December for MAINx24, a 24-hour block party and community festival. First Horizon Pavilion hosts annual festivals, including the 4 Bridges Arts Festival, Five Star Food Fight, and Chattanooga Oktoberfest®.

The Chattanooga Market draws visitors on Sundays, offering seasonal produce and artisan goods from April through November at the First Horizon Pavilion. On Wednesdays year-round, the Main St. Farmers Market sells locally grown foods to the community. Warehouse Row is a destination shopping center, boasting high-end retailers alongside stylish dining options.

Southside enjoys a variety of beloved restaurants, ranging from local-beef burgers and Chinese cuisine to European-style crepes and fresh breads. The area is also home to a number of local coffee shops, breweries, and bars.

Fitness centers in the area include a variety of gyms dedicated to cycling, climbing, and CrossFit. In addition to hosting the Chattanooga Football Club (CFC), Finley Stadium’s Davenport Field hosts UTC football and soccer games. Synergy Climbing and Ninja offers a more adventurous experience with various rock walls and ninja obstacle courses. 

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park is the largest sculpture park in the Southeast, displaying 33 acres of sculptures from artists all over the world. Main Terrain Art Park also offers green space alongside interactive art installations. Southside is also home to street art and several art galleries.

 

Did you know?

Sculpture Fields partnered with the Sister City Association of Chattanooga to create Chattanooga’s Commemorative Forest. Also referred to as a “Wedding Forest” – a tradition hailing from Hamm, Germany – couples can purchase a tree to be planted in the park as a way to commemorate their nuptials.

Bustling City Life

Southside combines a convenient downtown location with access to high-quality education and prominent employers, all located in the heart of Chattanooga.

 

Real Estate:

From historic homes to modern builds, Southside offers a variety of housing options to area residents, including single-family homes, luxury apartments, and stylish townhomes and condos. Charming historic districts in the area include Battery Place and Fort Wood. Popular developments include Madison Townhomes, Southside Nine Townhomes, The Davis on Cowart, The Luxe, East by Main Townhomes, Adams at Main, Burnside, Madison Park, and Sculpture Alley at Montague.

Education:

Southside offers educational opportunities for children of all ages, including Hamilton County public schools and private schools. Magnet school Battle Academy teaches students from kindergarten to fifth grade. Conveniently-located private schools in the area include Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School, McCallie School, Chattanooga Christian School, The Montessori School, and Notre Dame High School. Also downtown is the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a public university offering over 150 degree programs across five colleges, with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral options.

Health and Wellness:

Residents can find family medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services in the area. City Center and Southside also offer convenient access to premier healthcare systems such as CHI Memorial, Erlanger, and Parkridge Medical Center. Residents can find other wellness services at Kindred Hospital, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga.

Entertainment:

Many associate Southside with the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo, known for its historic building and trains, upscale restaurants, and recently renovated railway-themed hotel experience. Station Street offers bustling nightlife including a brewery and wine bar. Other offerings in the area include behind-the-scenes tours at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery and comedy shows at The Comedy Catch.

Festivals:

Southside residents come together each December for MAINx24, a 24-hour block party and community festival. First Horizon Pavilion hosts annual festivals, including the 4 Bridges Arts Festival, Five Star Food Fight, and Chattanooga Oktoberfest®.

Shopping:

The Chattanooga Market draws visitors on Sundays, offering seasonal produce and artisan goods from April through November at the First Horizon Pavilion. On Wednesdays year-round, the Main St. Farmers Market sells locally grown foods to the community. Warehouse Row is a destination shopping center, boasting high-end retailers alongside stylish dining options.

Dining:

Southside enjoys a variety of beloved restaurants, ranging from local-beef burgers and Chinese cuisine to European-style crepes and fresh breads. The area is also home to a number of local coffee shops, breweries, and bars.

Sports and Fitness:

Fitness centers in the area include a variety of gyms dedicated to cycling, climbing, and CrossFit. In addition to hosting the Chattanooga Football Club (CFC), Finley Stadium’s Davenport Field hosts UTC football and soccer games. Synergy Climbing and Ninja offers a more adventurous experience with various rock walls and ninja obstacle courses.

Art and Parks:

Sculpture Fields at Montague Park is the largest sculpture park in the Southeast, displaying 33 acres of sculptures from artists all over the world. Main Terrain Art Park also offers green space alongside interactive art installations. Southside is also home to street art and several art galleries.

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