Red Bank, Tennessee epitomizes the vibe of small town America. Red Bank-White Oak incorporated as a city in 1955 and has been building upon core values since its inception. The hushed town is woven together with tight community spirit and is infused with tradition, values, and faith. The enclave in Chattanooga, tucked within Hamilton County, encompasses 6.4 square miles in the 37415 zip code at the foot of what’s known as Signal Mountain.
Prior to 1955 when the city was incorporated, the area was known as Pleasant Hill. In 1881 when the area was receiving its own post office, it was discovered that Pleasant Hill, Tennessee already existed and the area would need a new name, so it was officially called Red Bank, then coupled to Red Bank-White Oak. In addition to its own post office, Red Bank has a City Hall that has a tale of expansion and evolution along with the town. The original business meetings were conducted in the Masonic building off Unaka Street, and then relocated to a wooden dwelling, and then opened in 1971 on Dayton Boulevard where it would be renovated and expanded over time.
Situated between Hixson and North Chattanooga in Tennessee, the community of Red Bank offers a mix of new construction houses as well as older homes, creating an eclectic mix of architectural styles and lifestyle options. There are around 11,784 residents who call Red Bank, Tennessee their home. Residents of the community earn average annual household incomes of around $37,095 as opposed to the state’s average annual household income of about $47,275. Homes in the area hold modest values of around $127,213 in contrast to the Tennessee average home value of around $150,600.
Students living in Red Bank have the privilege of attending their own local schools. Area schools include Alpine Crest Elementary with around 301 students, Rivermont Elementary with about 252 students, Red Bank Middle School with an estimated 646 students, and Red Bank High School with an average of about 749 students per year. The schools in Red Bank are governed by Hamilton County Public Schools.
You’ll need a decent umbrella. Raindrops fall to the tune of 54 inches per year in Red Bank. Although the area receives more than its fair share of rain, don’t get your hopes up when it comes to building snowmen. Red Bank only gets about two inches of snow per year. All that rain and snow, combined, fall over the course of about 82 days each year when precipitation is measurable. There are, on the other hand, 210 days per year when the sun shines on Red Bank. Summer high temperatures hover at around 89 degrees while winter lows drop below freezing at 29 degrees.
Red Bank is enveloped in a canopy of vividly colored trees atop rolling hills that encompass winding roads that lead to town. Quiet neighborhoods provide safe havens for afternoon play in the park, sunset walks, and time to relax and unwind with other members of the household, and with the neighbors.
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