Cody Peeler watches the breakaway competition from under the bleachers during a Georgia high school rodeo being held at the Charles Davis Cattle Company in Ringgold, Ga.Before Ringgold, Ga., was incorporated, travelers heading through the community had to pass through the gap in the mountains known as Taylor’s Crossroads — the road owned by Cherokee Chief Richard Taylor.
More than 150 years later, Ringgold is still in the heart of a major passage. It’s directly off Interstate 75, and locals will tell you it’s maintained a Southern, small-town charm.
“We like to think of Ringgold as everyone’s hometown” said Ringgold Councilman Randall Franks.
Ringgold offers a variety of unique shops, local diner favorites like Aunt Effie’s restaurant and peaceful nature trails.
Historically, the area is known for the Battle of Ringgold Gap, during which a Confederate victory stalled the advance of the Union Army.