An aerial view of AT&T field and Downtown Chattanooga looking East.Chattanooga stands in second place in Outside Magazine’s online contest to find the “Best Town Ever.”
Less than a week into the three-week contest, Tuscon, Ariz., leads among the 10 finalists with 1,895 votes. Chattanooga is in second place with 1,194 votes.
According to a news release, the list represents “dream cities that offer a balance of real culture, perfect scenery, a reasonable cost of living, and easy access to the outdoors.”
The winner will be picked through popular vote on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/outsidemagazine?sk=app_217524511613004
Current standings (as of Monday at 3 p.m.):
–1. Tucson, Ariz., 1895 votes
–2. Chattanooga, Tenn., 1194 votes
–3. Boulder, Colo., 852 votes
–4. Ashland, Ore., 588 votes
–5. Charleston, S.C., 524 votes
–6. Burlington, Vermont, 307 votes
–7. Portland, Ore., 288 votes
–8. Madison, Wis., 236 votes
–9. Santa Fe, N.M., 208 votes
–10. Portland, Maine, 187 votes