Location: Just north of downtown Chattanooga, Red Bank's commercial and residential areas cluster on either side of Dayton Boulevard. The city is surrounded by Chattanooga.
Size: 6.6 square miles
Population: 11,729
Founded: 1955
Government: John Roberts is the mayor and Eddie Pierce is the vice mayor. Rick Causer, Ed LeCompte and Terry Pope are the other city commissioners. Randall Smith is the city manager. Arnold Sulce is the city attorney. Johnny Houston is the city judge. Residents elect the commissioners by popular vote, and the commissioners choose one of themselves to be the mayor. The commissioners also appoint a city manager.
Next election: November 2016. Eddie Pierce's and Rick Causer's seats will be on the line.
Schools: Alpine Crest Elementary, Red Bank Elementary, White Oak Elementary, Red Bank Middle, Red Bank High
Median Household Income: $36,152
Landmarks: The Dixie Youth Baseball Field is a center for activity. So is the community pool on Tom Weathers Drive, just behind Erlanger North Hospital.
Traditions: Red Bank Jubilee, Red Bank Christmas Parade
Quote: "It has a small-town flavor to it. We're so close to downtown Chattanooga. I can be downtown in five minutes. But when I come back to Red Bank, there's that small-town atmosphere that I like." -- Mayor John Roberts