St. Elmo

Historic Charm

Located at the base of Lookout Mountain, hip and historic St. Elmo is known for its quaint homes and proximity to city conveniences.

 

As one of the four Local Historic Districts in Chattanooga, St. Elmo offers properties with a variety of architectural aesthetics including Queen Anne, Colonial and Tudor Revival, and craftsman-style homes. Many of these charming residences have been renovated to include modern and updated fixtures and amenities. New construction continues to crop up in the area, offering even more options for every budget and taste.

With easy access to I-24, St. Elmo residents can conveniently reach top employers in downtown Chattanooga and at Enterprise South Industrial Park. The area is also home to several small businesses as well as Sanofi, a pharmaceutical company.

St. Elmo boasts convenient access to downtown Chattanooga, as well as major interstates leading to Nashville, Knoxville, Birmingham, Atlanta, and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. St. Elmo also runs along portions of the Tennessee Riverwalk, offering bikers and joggers easy access to downtown.

Younger students in the area can attend Calvin Donaldson or Lookout Valley Elementary Schools, and older students can attend East Lake Academy of Fine Arts, The Howard School, Lookout Valley Middle, and Lookout Valley High School. Chattanooga Christian School is located conveniently at the edge of St. Elmo, while other private schools are only a short drive away.

St. Elmo offers family medical, pharmaceutical, and dental care. Residents also have convenient access to major healthcare systems such as CHI Memorial, Erlanger, and Parkridge Health System.

Popular grocery chain Food City has a location in St. Elmo. The brand-new South Broad Street Publix, completed in 2021, is also a destination for foodies and conventional grocery shoppers alike. 

Popular in St. Elmo is the Incline Railway, a one-mile funicular railway that transports visitors to the top of Lookout Mountain to visit Point Park, part of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. The International Towing Museum is another popular attraction in St. Elmo. Only a short drive away, Rock City offers iconic Chattanooga views. For animal lovers, Naughty Cat Café is the perfect place to visit, adopt, and support over 30 of the area’s rescue cats.

The St. Elmo community has convenient access to Chattanooga’s Riverwalk, a 16-mile paved path for bicyclists, runners, and walkers. Several trailheads in the area include Glen Falls and Guild Trail. Close by, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center offers over 300 acres featuring a nature center, native plant nursery, and arboretum for visitors and members to enjoy. Additionally, St. Elmo Park is equipped with a challenge course, fitness station, and accessible play areas.

The South Chattanooga Community Center offers public access to an indoor pool, full-size gym, outdoor walking track, and other fitness facilities. St. Elmo is also home to a yoga and barre studio.

St. Elmo is home to a selection of unique shops, offering everything from elegant jewelry and home décor to paper goods and floral arrangements. The area also hosts seasonal markets throughout the year featuring local produce and artisan goods. Food City and Publix Super Market at Mount Vernon Point supply groceries for the area.

The food scene in St. Elmo is bursting with variety. Offerings in the area include Southern coastal, Thai, fast-casual Mediterranean, specialty burgers, and upscale Tex-Mex options. Those searching for dessert will find ice cream, local coffee, and artisan chocolates.

 

Did you know?

St. Elmo’s name was taken from a novel penned by Augusta J. Evans Wilson. after spending several summers on Lookout Mountain, the author compared her view to that of St. Elmo Castle in Naples, Italy. Her best-selling book – St. Elmo – was published in 1866.

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Historic Charm

Located at the base of Lookout Mountain, hip and historic St. Elmo is known for its quaint homes and proximity to city conveniences.

Real Estate:

As one of the four Local Historic Districts in Chattanooga, St. Elmo offers properties with a variety of architectural aesthetics including Queen Anne, Colonial and Tudor Revival, and craftsman-style homes. Many of these charming residences have been renovated to include modern and updated fixtures and amenities. New construction continues to crop up in the area, offering even more options for every budget and taste.

Top Employers:

With easy access to I-24, St. Elmo residents can conveniently reach top employers in downtown Chattanooga and at Enterprise South Industrial Park. The area is also home to several small businesses as well as Sanofi, a pharmaceutical company.

Transportation:

St. Elmo boasts convenient access to downtown Chattanooga, as well as major interstates leading to Nashville, Knoxville, Birmingham, Atlanta, and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. St. Elmo also runs along portions of the Tennessee Riverwalk, offering bikers and joggers easy access to downtown.

Education:

Younger students in the area can attend Calvin Donaldson or Lookout Valley Elementary Schools, and older students can attend East Lake Academy of Fine Arts, The Howard School, Lookout Valley Middle, and Lookout Valley High School. Chattanooga Christian School is located conveniently at the edge of St. Elmo, while other private schools are only a short drive away.

Health + Wellness:

St. Elmo offers family medical, pharmaceutical, and dental care. Residents also have convenient access to major healthcare systems such as CHI Memorial, Erlanger, and Parkridge Health System.

Grocery Stores:

Popular grocery chain Food City has a location in St. Elmo. The brand-new South Broad Street Publix, completed in 2021, is also a destination for foodies and conventional grocery shoppers alike. 

Attractions + Entertainment:

Popular in St. Elmo is the Incline Railway, a one-mile funicular railway that transports visitors to the top of Lookout Mountain to visit Point Park, part of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. The International Towing Museum is another popular attraction in St. Elmo. Only a short drive away, Rock City offers iconic Chattanooga views. For animal lovers, Naughty Cat Café is the perfect place to visit, adopt, and support over 30 of the area’s rescue cats.

Outdoors + Parks:

The St. Elmo community has convenient access to Chattanooga’s Riverwalk, a 16-mile paved path for bicyclists, runners, and walkers. Several trailheads in the area include Glen Falls and Guild Trail. Close by, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center offers over 300 acres featuring a nature center, native plant nursery, and arboretum for visitors and members to enjoy. Additionally, St. Elmo Park is equipped with a challenge course, fitness station, and accessible play areas.

Sports + Fitness:

The South Chattanooga Community Center offers public access to an indoor pool, full-size gym, outdoor walking track, and other fitness facilities. St. Elmo is also home to a yoga and barre studio.

Shopping:

St. Elmo is home to a selection of unique shops, offering everything from elegant jewelry and home décor to paper goods and floral arrangements. The area also hosts seasonal markets throughout the year featuring local produce and artisan goods. Food City and Publix Super Market at Mount Vernon Point supply groceries for the area.

Dining:

The food scene in St. Elmo is bursting with variety. Offerings in the area include Southern coastal, Thai, fast-casual Mediterranean, specialty burgers, and upscale Tex-Mex options. Those searching for dessert will find ice cream, local coffee, and artisan chocolates.

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