Drive Time: Estimated commute time to downtown Chattanooga from Ooltewah's Cambridge Square, at 9453 Bradmore Lane, is 28 minutes via interstates 75 and 24.
Locator maps: 35°41N 85°453W
Curb appeal: The medial sale price of homes in Ooltewah in 2021 was $369,900 according to the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors.
Breakfast:
- The 1885 Grill Ooltewah on Bradmore Lane is a southern coastal restaurant that provides a lengthy menu of brunch favorites.
- 4 Corners Cafe on Apison Pike offers an array of coffee and tea choices to pair with breakfast staples and paninis, much of which are vegan friendly.
Lunch:
- Couch's Barbecue on Old Lee Highway is a family-owned restaurant that first opened in 1946 and serves classic barbecue ribs and country cooking with a hometown feel.
- Fat Boy's Roadside Eats on Apison Pike features burritos and burgers as well as a large vegetarian menu.
Dinner:
- Fulin's Asian Cuisine on Chesterton Wayserves an assortment of Asian cuisines in a fine-dining experience.
- Il Primo Ooltewah on Bradmore Lane provides patrons with a variety of Italian wines to complement it's long-established Italian cuisine.
Ribbon Cutters:
Ooltewah Whistle Stop on Main Street opened in 2021. The vintage-themed diner is best known for its unique milkshakes named after songs from the 1920s to the 1950s. The flatiron building shape is hard to miss, and the inside of the restaurant includes various vintage decor pieces, such as local photos from the early to mid-twentieth century. The restaurant is "reminiscent of and pays homage to the original, historic Ooltewah Depot," according to its website.
In the News:
- In July 2021, former Ooltewah High School quarterback and assistant coach Goose Manning was named as the new head coach for the football team.
- In September 2021, Republican Greg Vital of Georgetown was elected as Tennessee House District 29's new representative.
- In November 2021, a proposed $50 million single-family home development in an area off Ooltewah-Georgetown Road won approval from a planning panel.
Happy Place:
Wired Coffee Bar on Main Street is a popular spot for handcrafted coffee, food and free Wi-Fi. Since its grand opening in 2016, the coffee bar has operated as a community space for the Ooltewah and Collegedale area hosting numerous study groups and even catering to weddings.
Shop Talk:
Cambridge Square on Bradmore Lane is a blend of locally-owned restaurants and retailers and is also considered the "downtown" of Ooltewah. With easy access parking and walkability on the square, residents can indulge in multiple shopping and entertainment options to suit personal interests.
Livability score sheet
Walkability: The Ooltewah area has a variety of public spaces for its citizens to get their daily steps in. Sidewalks are paved along most of the public roads within city limits, beginning with Cambridge Square. A vehicle is highly recommended to access businesses in less populated areas of the city.
Health-care assets: CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates on Mountain View Road provides primary care services to children, adults and senior citizens in the area.
Claim to fame: More than just a high school mascot, the owl is a prominent symbol within the Ooltewah community. You will often spot an owl fixture or two hanging around area restaurants, businesses and even neighborhood front yards.
Parks and Rec:
- Tucker Road Recreational Area
- The Honors Course
- Wolftever Creek Greenway
- White Oak Mountain Trails
- Biology Trails
Schools:
- Ooltewah Elementary
- Wolftever Creek Elementary
- Ooltewah Middle School
- East Hamilton School
- Ooltewah High School