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Since the 1800s, Chattanooga has been a hot spot for transportation due to its central location and natural features. No matter your preferred travel method, Chattanooga has you covered.
As long as people have been settled in the area, they’ve used the Tennessee River and its tributaries for commerce and travel. Today, up to 30,000 barges carry 45 to 50 million tons of goods up and down the river every year, saving hundreds of millions of dollars in transportation costs for consumers, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
Another of Chattanooga’s oldest transportation systems is the railways. Since the first rail line, the Western and Atlantic Railroad, arrived in 1850, rail transportation maintained a significant role in the local economy. Today, freight is carried through the city daily by several companies, including Norfolk Southern and CSX.
In addition to its convenient rail and river location, Chattanooga is situated at the convergence of three interstates: I-75, I-59, and I-24. Known as “Freight Alley” and “the Silicon Valley of trucking,” the Scenic City is the ideal base for trucking companies, including some of the largest in the United States – U.S. Xpress and Covenant Logistics. Many third-party logistics companies also call the city home, ranging from well-known names like Kenco Logistics and UPS-owned Coyote Logistics to rapidly growing firms like Steam Logistics, Trident Transport, and LogistiX.
Offering nonstop flights to eight cities including Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) continues to grow. The number of passengers using the airport increased in 2022 with more than 400,000 boardings, and a terminal expansion project with a new concourse, additional security lane, and more is estimated to be completed in 2024 to allow for additional departures and arrivals.
For those who prefer to keep their wheels on the ground, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) operates 17 fixed bus routes around the city and manages the free Downtown Electric Shuttle. With one of the largest fleets of electric buses in the country, CARTA continues to innovate and consult with national and international governments on electric bus technology.
Sustainable transportation is a priority in Chattanooga, and the use of electric vehicles is on the rise. There are more than 100 public charging stations in the area, and EPB, TVA, and the state of Tennessee have partnered to install electric vehicle chargers every 50 miles on major interstates.
Chattanooga will also soon be home to the nation’s largest electric vehicle “living testbed” – a networked system that lets EV drivers better find charging stations – thanks to grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, industry partners, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, EPB, and the City of Chattanooga.
Bike Chattanooga also offers a sustainable, cost-effective way to navigate the city. With 400 rental bikes – including 55 e-bikes – at 42 stations throughout Chattanooga, the company plans to add another 55 e-bikes and four new stations in the coming months. The program has seen an 83% increase in ridership from 2018 through 2021, prompting a continued partnership with the City of Chattanooga to make the Scenic City even more accessible for bike traffic.
Bike Chattanooga provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly way of navigating the city with more than 400 e-bikes and regular bikes ready to be picked up at 42 stations across Chattanooga. Riders can choose between a daily pass for $8, 3-day pass for $15, or annual pass for $50.
Carrying over 3 million passengers annually, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is the public transit system for Hamilton County and the surrounding areas. CARTA manages the Care-a-Van service for the disabled, the Downtown Electric Shuttle, downtown parking, and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. CARTA also has 17 fixed bus routes serving Chattanooga with fares beginning at 75 cents per ride.
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) continues to see impressive growth while receiving recognition for its commitment to sustainability. CHA has all of the services – and none of the stress – of a much larger airport, boasting convenient parking options, LEED-certified facilities, and offering a number of nonstop flights through major airlines Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United.
Adjacent to the Chattanooga Airport, fixed base operator (FBO) Wilson Air Center offers private air service for business and leisure travel. Wilson Air was named the best FBO in the country by Professional Pilot magazine in 2020 and 2021, and it ranked in the top 10% of U.S. FBOs by Aviation International News in 2022.
Drivers of electric vehicles have more than 100 charging stations at their disposal within a nine-mile radius of Chattanooga, including stations in areas such as East Brainerd, Hixson, Lookout Mountain, and Ooltewah.
Based in East Ridge, Groome Transportation operates daily trips to the Nashville International Airport and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The safe and convenient shuttle service offers amenities such as online reservations, complimentary parking, and pet transportation.
Interstate highways like I-24, I-59, and I-75 have paved the way for Chattanooga’s economic success by connecting travelers to major cities throughout the Southeast, including Atlanta, Birmingham, Knoxville, and Nashville.
Chattanooga’s entrepreneurial spirit, location, and infrastructure attracted some of the nation’s top logistics providers, including Covenant Logistics, Kenco Logistics, and Coyote Logistics. Also on the rise are Trident Transport, Steam Logistics, Network Transport, F2F Transport, LogistiX, and KCH Transportation, all of which were honored on Inc. magazine’s list of 5,000 fastest-growing companies in 2022. Named the No. 1 fastest-growing Tennessee software company on Inc.’s list in 2021, FreightWaves, a logistics data provider, continues to innovate.
Connecting the Chattanooga area to cities across the United States are CSX and Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern’s Crescent Corridor spans 11 states and provides direct routes from the Southeast to the Northeast with convenient connections to Mexico and Los Angeles, while CSX operates and maintains nearly 1,600 miles of track across Tennessee.
Chattanooga’s strategic location is advantageous for trucking companies, including two of the nation’s largest: U.S. Xpress and Covenant Logistics. Both provide long-distance trucking, distributing raw materials and finished goods to other markets and manufacturers.
Connected to 14 inland rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the Tennessee River is a primary means of transporting products around the United States. Two public terminals in Chattanooga include Centre South Riverport/Industrial Park and the Port of Chattanooga. Companies such as Serodino, Inc. move more than 2 million tons of cargo a year on the upper Tennessee River.
Since the 1800s, Chattanooga has been a hot spot for transportation due to its central location and natural features. No matter your preferred travel method, Chattanooga has you covered.
As long as people have been settled in the area, they’ve used the Tennessee River and its tributaries for commerce and travel. Today, up to 30,000 barges carry 45 to 50 million tons of goods up and down the river every year, saving hundreds of millions of dollars in transportation costs for consumers, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
Another of Chattanooga’s oldest transportation systems is the railways. Since the first rail line, the Western and Atlantic Railroad, arrived in 1850, rail transportation maintained a significant role in the local economy. Today, freight is carried through the city daily by several companies, including Norfolk Southern and CSX.
In addition to its convenient rail and river location, Chattanooga is situated at the convergence of three interstates: I-75, I-59, and I-24. Known as “Freight Alley” and “the Silicon Valley of trucking,” the Scenic City is the ideal base for trucking companies, including some of the largest in the United States – U.S. Xpress and Covenant Logistics. Many third-party logistics companies also call the city home, ranging from well-known names like Kenco Logistics and UPS-owned Coyote Logistics to rapidly growing firms like Steam Logistics, Trident Transport, and LogistiX.
Offering nonstop flights to eight cities including Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) continues to grow. The number of passengers using the airport increased in 2022 with more than 400,000 boardings, and a terminal expansion project with a new concourse, additional security lane, and more is estimated to be completed in 2024 to allow for additional departures and arrivals.
For those who prefer to keep their wheels on the ground, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) operates 17 fixed bus routes around the city and manages the free Downtown Electric Shuttle. With one of the largest fleets of electric buses in the country, CARTA continues to innovate and consult with national and international governments on electric bus technology.
Sustainable transportation is a priority in Chattanooga, and the use of electric vehicles is on the rise. There are more than 100 public charging stations in the area, and EPB, TVA, and the state of Tennessee have partnered to install electric vehicle chargers every 50 miles on major interstates.
Chattanooga will also soon be home to the nation’s largest electric vehicle “living testbed” – a networked system that lets EV drivers better find charging stations – thanks to grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, industry partners, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, EPB, and the City of Chattanooga.
Bike Chattanooga also offers a sustainable, cost-effective way to navigate the city. With 400 rental bikes – including 55 e-bikes – at 42 stations throughout Chattanooga, the company plans to add another 55 e-bikes and four new stations in the coming months. The program has seen an 83% increase in ridership from 2018 through 2021, prompting a continued partnership with the City of Chattanooga to make the Scenic City even more accessible for bike traffic.
Bike Chattanooga provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly way of navigating the city with more than 400 e-bikes and regular bikes ready to be picked up at 42 stations across Chattanooga. Riders can choose between a daily pass for $8, 3-day pass for $15, or annual pass for $50.
Carrying over 3 million passengers annually, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is the public transit system for Hamilton County and the surrounding areas. CARTA manages the Care-a-Van service for the disabled, the Downtown Electric Shuttle, downtown parking, and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. CARTA also has 17 fixed bus routes serving Chattanooga with fares beginning at 75 cents per ride.
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) continues to see impressive growth while receiving recognition for its commitment to sustainability. CHA has all of the services – and none of the stress – of a much larger airport, boasting convenient parking options, LEED-certified facilities, and offering a number of nonstop flights through major airlines Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, and United.
Adjacent to the Chattanooga Airport, fixed base operator (FBO) Wilson Air Center offers private air service for business and leisure travel. Wilson Air was named the best FBO in the country by Professional Pilot magazine in 2020 and 2021, and it ranked in the top 10% of U.S. FBOs by Aviation International News in 2022.
Drivers of electric vehicles have more than 100 charging stations at their disposal within a nine-mile radius of Chattanooga, including stations in areas such as East Brainerd, Hixson, Lookout Mountain, and Ooltewah.
Based in East Ridge, Groome Transportation operates daily trips to the Nashville International Airport and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The safe and convenient shuttle service offers amenities such as online reservations, complimentary parking, and pet transportation.
Interstate highways like I-24, I-59, and I-75 have paved the way for Chattanooga’s economic success by connecting travelers to major cities throughout the Southeast, including Atlanta, Birmingham, Knoxville, and Nashville.
Chattanooga’s entrepreneurial spirit, location, and infrastructure attracted some of the nation’s top logistics providers, including Covenant Logistics, Kenco Logistics, and Coyote Logistics. Also on the rise are Trident Transport, Steam Logistics, Network Transport, F2F Transport, LogistiX, and KCH Transportation, all of which were honored on Inc. magazine’s list of 5,000 fastest-growing companies in 2022. Named the No. 1 fastest-growing Tennessee software company on Inc.’s list in 2021, FreightWaves, a logistics data provider, continues to innovate.
Connecting the Chattanooga area to cities across the United States are CSX and Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern’s Crescent Corridor spans 11 states and provides direct routes from the Southeast to the Northeast with convenient connections to Mexico and Los Angeles, while CSX operates and maintains nearly 1,600 miles of track across Tennessee.
Chattanooga’s strategic location is advantageous for trucking companies, including two of the nation’s largest: U.S. Xpress and Covenant Logistics. Both provide long-distance trucking, distributing raw materials and finished goods to other markets and manufacturers.
Connected to 14 inland rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the Tennessee River is a primary means of transporting products around the United States. Two public terminals in Chattanooga include Centre South Riverport/Industrial Park and the Port of Chattanooga. Companies such as Serodino, Inc. move more than 2 million tons of cargo a year on the upper Tennessee River.
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