Guidebook for Chattanooga

Staci & Keith
Staci & Keith
Guidebook for Chattanooga

St. Elmo Food/Drinks

Neighborhood restaurants and bars
Great food and drinks, right in the center of St. Elmo across from the Incline. Lovely patio seating during nice weather, usually with live music. Expect it to be busy most nights, especially weekends. It is an easy bike ride (5 min.) or walk from the house (20 minutes). Very quick drive, but parking/traffic can be challenging during peak hours. If you can’t find a spot in their lot or on the street, a great free option is to park up in the Food City lot behind Mr. Ts and Mojo, and take the stairs/walkway down into the center of St. Elmo. There is also a big lot by the Incline that costs $2. The businesses usually validate parking in the other paid lots.
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1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo Ave
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Great food and drinks, right in the center of St. Elmo across from the Incline. Lovely patio seating during nice weather, usually with live music. Expect it to be busy most nights, especially weekends. It is an easy bike ride (5 min.) or walk from the house (20 minutes). Very quick drive, but parking/traffic can be challenging during peak hours. If you can’t find a spot in their lot or on the street, a great free option is to park up in the Food City lot behind Mr. Ts and Mojo, and take the stairs/walkway down into the center of St. Elmo. There is also a big lot by the Incline that costs $2. The businesses usually validate parking in the other paid lots.
Very relaxed beer house in the center of St. Elmo that offers a great selection of beers and some light food options. A great option for bike and beers. Nice views of the mountain from their front deck. Also family-friendly, with a game corner.
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The Tap House
3800 St Elmo Ave
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Very relaxed beer house in the center of St. Elmo that offers a great selection of beers and some light food options. A great option for bike and beers. Nice views of the mountain from their front deck. Also family-friendly, with a game corner.
Local coffee shop near the Incline.
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Goodman Coffee Roasters - St. Elmo
3913 St Elmo Ave
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Local coffee shop near the Incline.
Yummy ice cream in the heart of St. Elmo. There are also sister locations downtown and on the North Shore.
Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
Yummy ice cream in the heart of St. Elmo. There are also sister locations downtown and on the North Shore.
The Hummus Bowl
A long-time establishment of the historic St. Elmo city center. Definitely a quick and affordable option for casual dinner.
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Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream
3924 Tennessee Ave
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A long-time establishment of the historic St. Elmo city center. Definitely a quick and affordable option for casual dinner.
Little Coyote
Our neighborhood listening room/concert venue - just a couple of blocks over on 55th/St. Elmo Ave. They usually host music events Thurs-Sat with a reasonable cover charge, and they have happy hour from 5-7pm Tues-Sat (no cover charge until 7pm). Also serves a small selection of tasty food. Wednesday is wine night (1/2 off).
The Woodshop
5500 St Elmo Ave
Our neighborhood listening room/concert venue - just a couple of blocks over on 55th/St. Elmo Ave. They usually host music events Thurs-Sat with a reasonable cover charge, and they have happy hour from 5-7pm Tues-Sat (no cover charge until 7pm). Also serves a small selection of tasty food. Wednesday is wine night (1/2 off).
A new location in our neighborhood, and just a couple of blocks away!
The Hot Chocolatier - St Elmo
A new location in our neighborhood, and just a couple of blocks away!

Food around town

Yummy southern breakfast food! This place is pretty busy on Saturday mornings, so get in line early. The line does move pretty quickly, and sometimes it is faster to grab a spot at the bar. They do have a pretty efficient system of getting people in, and it is worth the wait. We like to bike down there (about 20 minutes) to avoid dealing with parking in the Southside area and to earn our yummy breakfast.:-) NOT open on Sundays, unfortunately.
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Bluegrass Grill
55 E Main St
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Yummy southern breakfast food! This place is pretty busy on Saturday mornings, so get in line early. The line does move pretty quickly, and sometimes it is faster to grab a spot at the bar. They do have a pretty efficient system of getting people in, and it is worth the wait. We like to bike down there (about 20 minutes) to avoid dealing with parking in the Southside area and to earn our yummy breakfast.:-) NOT open on Sundays, unfortunately.
If you like southern style fried chicken, this is a must visit.
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Champy's
526 E M L King Blvd
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If you like southern style fried chicken, this is a must visit.
Our favorite pizza place. Get the Drunk Pig. Downtown near Miller Plaza/Miller Park.
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Community Pie
850 Market St
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Our favorite pizza place. Get the Drunk Pig. Downtown near Miller Plaza/Miller Park.
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Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria
212 High St
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Meeting Place
1274 Market St
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Bela Lisboa Restaurant
417 Frazier Ave
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Great view from the deck, and they have goats!
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Sugar's Ribs
2450 15th Ave
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Great view from the deck, and they have goats!
Great spot on the river. Get a table on the patio in nice weather or near sunset.
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Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
1459 Riverside Dr
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Great spot on the river. Get a table on the patio in nice weather or near sunset.
Best burger in town!
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Tremont Tavern
1203 Hixson Pike
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Best burger in town!
Great option for vegans!
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Cashew
149 River St
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Great option for vegans!
Another good vegan option.
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Sluggo's North
505 Cherokee Blvd.
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Another good vegan option.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of our favorite local breweries. Dogs are allowed inside.
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Hutton & Smith Brewing Co
431 E M L King Blvd
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One of our favorite local breweries. Dogs are allowed inside.
Local brewery with outdoor seating and games and a decent food menu.
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OddStory Brewing Company
1604 E M L King Blvd
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Local brewery with outdoor seating and games and a decent food menu.
Local brewery near Finley Stadium. Good beer and locally sourced food items. Outdoor seating area.
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Naked River Brewing Company
1791 Reggie White Blvd
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Local brewery near Finley Stadium. Good beer and locally sourced food items. Outdoor seating area.
Best view in Chattanooga! Mostly a cocktail bar, but they do have a food menu. 21+
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Whiskey Thief
102 Walnut St
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Best view in Chattanooga! Mostly a cocktail bar, but they do have a food menu. 21+
Beautiful place to get drinks over in North Chattanooga.
The Rosecomb
Beautiful place to get drinks over in North Chattanooga.

Sightseeing

An iconic must-do tourist attraction.
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露比瀑布
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An iconic must-do tourist attraction.
An essential stop on a tour of Chattanooga that is an iconic part of river-front architecture. The fish are cool, too!
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田納西水族館
1 Broad St
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An essential stop on a tour of Chattanooga that is an iconic part of river-front architecture. The fish are cool, too!
A Chattanooga icon!
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查塔努加火車
92 Market St
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A Chattanooga icon!
An iconic part of Civil War history, with breathtaking views of the city!
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Point Park
110 Point Park Rd
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An iconic part of Civil War history, with breathtaking views of the city!
A fun way to get up and down the mountain. Point Park is easily walkable from the top.
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Lookout Mountain Incline 鐵路車站
3917 St Elmo Ave
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A fun way to get up and down the mountain. Point Park is easily walkable from the top.
Awesome place to visit with kids!
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創意探索博物館
321 Chestnut St
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Awesome place to visit with kids!

Entertainment & Activities

Ride the incline 1500 feet up the side of Lookout Mt. Get some Clumpies ice-cream at the bottom while you wait for your ride.
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Lookout Mountain Incline 鐵路車站
3917 St Elmo Ave
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Ride the incline 1500 feet up the side of Lookout Mt. Get some Clumpies ice-cream at the bottom while you wait for your ride.
Another historical Chattanooga icon. This pedestrian bridge connects downtown Chattanooga & the Bluff View area to the North Shore/Coolidge Park area across the river.
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Walnut Street Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge
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Another historical Chattanooga icon. This pedestrian bridge connects downtown Chattanooga & the Bluff View area to the North Shore/Coolidge Park area across the river.
A really cool and historical carousel located in Coolidge Park!
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Coolidge 公園
150 River St
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A really cool and historical carousel located in Coolidge Park!
Recently renovated downtown park. Hosts outdoor events/concerts alongside its cousin, Miller Plaza, across the street. Check out the free Nightfall concert series here during the summer on Friday nights!
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Miller Plaza
850 Cherry St
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Recently renovated downtown park. Hosts outdoor events/concerts alongside its cousin, Miller Plaza, across the street. Check out the free Nightfall concert series here during the summer on Friday nights!
Free Friday night concert series during the summer at Miller Plaza/Miller park.
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Nightfall Concert Series
850 Market St
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Free Friday night concert series during the summer at Miller Plaza/Miller park.

Parks & Nature

See one of the best waterfalls and bluff views within 100 miles of Chattanooga. Be aware that the property is only open on the first and last weekends of the month. Always check the website to get a reservation. Also, Keith is a part-time ranger there so he can tell you all about it.
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Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake Rd
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See one of the best waterfalls and bluff views within 100 miles of Chattanooga. Be aware that the property is only open on the first and last weekends of the month. Always check the website to get a reservation. Also, Keith is a part-time ranger there so he can tell you all about it.
If you want tons of Mtb trails of various difficulty, this is your place. There are roughly 30+ miles and it is one of Keith's favorite places to ride in the region.
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Raccoon Mountain Mtb Trail
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If you want tons of Mtb trails of various difficulty, this is your place. There are roughly 30+ miles and it is one of Keith's favorite places to ride in the region.
With the new Atlas trail, there are now about 15 miles of Mtb trails here. It is a much easier ride than Raccoon but offers a faster overall speed, less climbs, and almost all flow.
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南企業自然公園
190 Still Hollow Loop
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With the new Atlas trail, there are now about 15 miles of Mtb trails here. It is a much easier ride than Raccoon but offers a faster overall speed, less climbs, and almost all flow.
Great Mtbing trail system located about 20 minutes from the house. It offers a lot of variety for trail distances and difficulty. Be aware that it does not drain as quickly as other places so avoid damaging the trails if there has been a recent rain - it can be very muddy in places.
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5 Points Mountain Biking
6742 Hinkle Rd
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Great Mtbing trail system located about 20 minutes from the house. It offers a lot of variety for trail distances and difficulty. Be aware that it does not drain as quickly as other places so avoid damaging the trails if there has been a recent rain - it can be very muddy in places.
Great paved trail that connects to the Virginia Ave. Greenway (walk/bike path) that runs through the center of our neighborhood. It provides miles of a paved walking/biking path along the river, all the way through downtown and beyond. They have bike share stations along the way, so you could grab a bike at the Incline and drop if off at another location. Ask us if you have more questions about accessing the trail from St. Elmo. We often ride our bikes from the house to downtown for work, various events, and to get out and about around town. It takes about 20 minutes to get to Southside destinations, and about 30 minutes to get to the center of downtown. https://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/road-running/chattanooga-riverwalk https://parks.hamiltontn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/692/20180702_RiverparkBrochure
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Tennessee Riverwalk
Tennessee Riverwalk
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Great paved trail that connects to the Virginia Ave. Greenway (walk/bike path) that runs through the center of our neighborhood. It provides miles of a paved walking/biking path along the river, all the way through downtown and beyond. They have bike share stations along the way, so you could grab a bike at the Incline and drop if off at another location. Ask us if you have more questions about accessing the trail from St. Elmo. We often ride our bikes from the house to downtown for work, various events, and to get out and about around town. It takes about 20 minutes to get to Southside destinations, and about 30 minutes to get to the center of downtown. https://rootsrated.com/chattanooga-tn/road-running/chattanooga-riverwalk https://parks.hamiltontn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/692/20180702_RiverparkBrochure
This state park is located roughly 25 minutes from our house. There are fantastic canyon views, an impressive waterfall, and some nice hikes if you don't mind some stairs/elevation. It can get very busy on nice weekend days so if you want to avoid crowds (for a state park), go as early as you can.
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克勞德蘭峽谷州立公園
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd
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This state park is located roughly 25 minutes from our house. There are fantastic canyon views, an impressive waterfall, and some nice hikes if you don't mind some stairs/elevation. It can get very busy on nice weekend days so if you want to avoid crowds (for a state park), go as early as you can.
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Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden Rd
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Free public park by the river close to the Walnut Street Bridge and North Shore shops & restaurants.
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Coolidge 公園
150 River St
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Free public park by the river close to the Walnut Street Bridge and North Shore shops & restaurants.
A great area nearby on Lookout Mtn. There are two options; the easy way and the hard way. For a short & easy hike, drive up to the trailhead off of Ochs Hwy. For a longer hike with more elevation gain, start at the bottom of the mountain on the St. Elmo trail. We often do this hike starting from our house, and it takes about 1.5 hours round trip minimum (depending on your pace and how long you hang out at the top).
Glenn Falls
Glenn Falls
A great area nearby on Lookout Mtn. There are two options; the easy way and the hard way. For a short & easy hike, drive up to the trailhead off of Ochs Hwy. For a longer hike with more elevation gain, start at the bottom of the mountain on the St. Elmo trail. We often do this hike starting from our house, and it takes about 1.5 hours round trip minimum (depending on your pace and how long you hang out at the top).
A short hike with beautiful views!! For a longer hike, you can connect to the Bluff Trail and take that all the way to Point Park. The parking area is small, so it can be difficult to find a spot during peak tourist times.
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日落岩
405 W Brow Rd
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A short hike with beautiful views!! For a longer hike, you can connect to the Bluff Trail and take that all the way to Point Park. The parking area is small, so it can be difficult to find a spot during peak tourist times.

Arts & Culture

Great area for coffee at Rembrandts, dinner at Tony's, shopping at the local shops, and free viewing of the sculpture garden. It also happens to be right on the Riverwalk path.
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Bluff View Art District
411 E 2nd St
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Great area for coffee at Rembrandts, dinner at Tony's, shopping at the local shops, and free viewing of the sculpture garden. It also happens to be right on the Riverwalk path.
A beautiful museum with wonderful views of the city and great selection of art. Also popular for special events.
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亨特美術館
10 Bluff View Ave
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A beautiful museum with wonderful views of the city and great selection of art. Also popular for special events.
Come support your hosts who frequently perform with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera! The CSO offers a wide variety of programming so check their website for the latest event schedule.
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera
620 Georgia Ave
Come support your hosts who frequently perform with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera! The CSO offers a wide variety of programming so check their website for the latest event schedule.
Great place to walk around and see some art.
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Sculpture Fields at Montague Park
1100 E 16th St
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Great place to walk around and see some art.
A lovely place to walk around in the Bluff View Art District. This is where we got married!
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Sculpture Garden
411 E 2nd St
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A lovely place to walk around in the Bluff View Art District. This is where we got married!
Visit the museum or attend an event.
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Bessie Smith Hall
200 E M L King Blvd
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Visit the museum or attend an event.
Museum and live music.
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Songbirds
206 Station St
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Museum and live music.