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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

Chattanooga loses place as #1 ‘Most Bible-Minded City’ in the U.S.

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Top 10 Most Bible-Minded Cities

1. Birmingham, Alabama 2. Chattanooga, Tennessee 3. Tri-Cities, Tennessee 4. Roanoke/Lynchburg, Virginia 5. Shreveport, Louisiana 6. Springfield, Missouri 7. Jackson, Mississippi 8. Charlotte, North Carolina 9. Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina/Asheville 10. Little Rock, Arkansas

Chattanooga has fallen from grace.

The Scenic City is no longer the number one most Bible-minded city in the United States, according to a new study from the American Bible Society.

Chattanooga ranked first on last year’s list. This year it ranks second, behind Birmingham, Ala.

Another Tennessee region, the Tri-Cities ranked third on the Top 10 list.