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North Chattanooga has something for everyone

Jennifer Crutchfield, left, moved to North Chattanooga in 1995, long before the area was revitalized. Her children, George, center, and Max, enjoy being close to the Walnut Street Bridge.
Jennifer Crutchfield, left, moved to North Chattanooga in 1995, long before the area was revitalized. Her children, George, center, and Max, enjoy being close to the Walnut Street Bridge. Jennifer Crutchfield, left, moved to North Chattanooga in 1995, long before the area was revitalized. Her children, George, center, and Max, enjoy being close to the Walnut Street Bridge.

There's always something fun to do close. I know of about as many bridge clubs as I do supper clubs.

Convenient to the city core as well as plentiful green spaces, North Chattanooga has something for everyone. With housing options ranging from waterfront condos to charming Craftsman-style bungalows to energy efficient new builds, the area north of the Tennessee River is an ideal spot to start a family, downsize or rent as a student.

Fuel your days with all the trendy restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance, or develop an aversion to online shopping with the wide range of locally owned boutiques and shops. If you can’t find your niche at the many specialty fitness studios that abound here, the neighborhood’s hilly streets never fail to provide a challenging workout. Just ask participants in the Ironman triathlon, whose route passes through North Chattanooga.

If you want an escape, explore Stringers Ridge and the hiking and mountain bike trails that run through it over your lunch break or after work before the sun sets. Or, bar-hop during happy hour and walk home.

photo Renaissance Park

“There’s always something fun to do close, something for all different ages,” says North Chattanooga resident Jennifer Crutchfield. “I know of about as many bridge clubs as I do supper clubs.”