Earlier this year, @josh__misko inspired us with a comment on one of our Instagram posts: “I can never get over how stunning the #Tennessee river is every time I cross paths with it.”
That got us thinking… what other spots do area residents never tire of? 🤔
So, that’s the question we put to readers, and you all came through with 120+ comments on Instagram and Facebook.
We heard stories about first kisses on the Walnut Street Bridge + comments about the deep affection for the Pickle Barrel rooftop that many Chattanoogans share. ⬇️
“The rooftop of the pickle barrel, because the city’s all around you and you get a sense for the layers and complexity of chattanooga’s history.” — Courtney K.
We got short answers. ⬇️
“Chef Lin’s.” — @thejonroberts
And longer responses, like this one from Caroline C. ⬇️
“That question inspires more than a few words for me, as I’ve lived in Chattanooga off and on since 1942 and have seen multiple - and very exciting - changes over the years from the drab, smoky, uninspiring oh-just-dump-it-there settlement of the World War II years to the exciting and welcoming city it has become … I never enjoyed the truly possessive feeling and upbeat pride and affection that I do now for my forever-more hometown.”
“Point Park. Especially during cloudy weather.” — Andy F.
“I love looking over the city from lookout and Elder Mountain at sunset. It is beautiful. I always love the bridges as well.” — Camille D.
“The river view of Chattanooga at night.” — Kip B.
“I adore Signal Point. The view is gorgeous and the history that emanates from that view can whisk one back far beyond the Civil War. My father, Weller Franklin, as a child rode his pony all around that area every summer while staying at the Hotel. My grandfather, Burton Franklin, as an early Signal Mtn Mayor worked to get it designated as a park. That view always mesmerized me as a teenager and young adult. Now every time I return to Chattanooga, it’s always a place I visit. One day I hope to have my ashes blown free from that beautiful site.” — Sara W.
“The whole area around the Aquarium.” — Teresa M.
“Almost anywhere on the Riverwalk.” — Robert S.
“Running Veterans bridge toward the Bluff View district, at sunset. Can’t beat it.” — Clarissa S.
“Sunrise at Raccoon Mountain is hard to beat.” — Ty In The Sky Photography
“Tremont Tavern. You know what you’re getting into and that’s why you go there.” — Emily C.
“The Chickamauga Dam is a great place to watch the moon dance on the lake.” — Nathan G.
“Lookout Mountain’s profile.” — Erin S.
“The view from Cafe 7 @seerockcity never disappoints! It’s an incredible place to sit, enjoy lunch, and stare out over the ridge. And there’s no better place to see Chattanooga lit up at night during Christmas!” — @jenniferlunsford1011
“Glen falls, for the amazing stream and beautiful hike!” — @peacestrengthyoga
“Reflection riding Arboretum & nature center” — @terrilee2518
“Downtown! Miller Park and Plaza, the murals on M.L. King. The River.” — @thecamphouse
“The Hunter, Walnut Street Bridge, Cravens House, Edward’s Point, Harrison Bay... even just driving to and from work the views are breathtaking, which helps keep anxiety down when there is traffic!” — @mrsbenbodey
“All 16.1 miles of the Riverwalk!” — @monnieleigh_meads
“All of them. Endless beauty!” — Vicki F.
