South Side Chattanooga, Tennessee is living proof of the success of an area-wide revitalization project. Through conscious effort, private fundraising, planning, and coordination, the entire Southside area in Chattanooga, the historic district, was reimagined for sustainable urbanized living. Affordable housing was established around attractive schools built on privately raised funds. Next, special grants and opportunities were provided for small businesses to plant seeds in the community. Momentum picked up speed and over the course of a decade, the entire area reinvented itself and became a community anyone would feel honored to live in, be a part of, and contribute to as their hometown.
Southside used to be chock full of warehouses as the industrial center of the urban community way back when; but those became abandoned, dormant, and outdated. Those areas have been revitalized and replaced with public artwork, restaurants, recreational opportunities, and well over fifty small businesses thriving in the neighborhood. Walking the streets of Southside Chattanooga, you can get a sense of the refreshed energy that has taken hold, planted roots, and created a new vibe all its own. Although rich in art, culture, history, and community spirit, Southside is a modest community living simple lifestyles.
One of the area’s favorite venues is the Riverfront Park, a site for concerts, festivals, and community events. Other attractions include the Tennessee Aquarium, Sanctuary Park, Creative Discovery Museum, Comedy Catch, Finley Stadium, Track 29 – the concert venue, and South Side Social. South Side Social is a unique destination with a 10-lane boutique bowling alley. The family-friendly hangout features multiple restaurants and bars. In addition to bowling, you can get your game on via horse shoes, see ball, pool tables, ping pong, and more. You can also find here Sanctuary Park, and the First Tennessee Pavilion – home to the Chattanooga Market.
Southside Chattanooga offers a diverse variety of housing options from older homes to brand new construction to fit any budget and lifestyle. New construction residences include not only single-family detached homes, but also condominiums and apartment homes.
Schools in the area include Battle Academy for Teaching Learning, East Side Elementary School, Orchard Knob Middle School, Howard School of Academics Technology, and a handful of private schools.
Southside encompasses the area between 12th street and 20th street in the historic district of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Creatively intelligent minds combined to repurpose old buildings and out-dated resources to establish a revitalized community centered around an artistic vibe coupled with a responsible desire to conserve and preserve the area’s resources for a new generation of forward-thinking residents.
The intention focus placed by area leaders on the revitalization of Chattanooga’s historic Southside district paid off. The area is infused with affordable housing, successful small businesses, good schools, shops, restaurants, recreation, and more. And, with its proximity to North Shore and Chattanooga’s surrounding areas, residents living in Southside have easy access to every creature comfort, modern amenity, recreational resource, or activity you could imagine.
With firm roots in the past, a keen eye on the future, and a firm grip on the here and now, Southside Chattanooga is a great place to call home.
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