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In the spirit of sibling rivalry, we’re pitching an answer to the largely contested question — what is the best city in Tennessee, and why? (Spoiler alert: It’s Chattanooga.)
To show that we’re impartial, we’ll start with some of the good things that other Tennessee cities offer:
- Memphis | Beale Street + loads of history.
- Nashville | Music scene and some famous locals.
- Pigeon Forge | Dollywood + the Smokies.
- Knoxville | Is fine if you like that particular color of orange… but it’s also closer to the Smokies than Chattanooga.
See? Totally impartial + totally willing to say that these cities are great — just not as great as ours. Now, why Chattanooga is the best:
- We have the fastest internet in the world.
- People may say that Nashville’s hot chicken or Memphis’ barbecue beats out Chattanooga’s food. But some say that Chattanooga offers a much more unique + diverse food scene.
- Our outdoor scene is incredible, without being the only nearby activity. In Chattanooga, you can go from experiencing city life at a free music series to the top of a mountain in 20 minutes. Don’t think our outdoor scene is all that great? We’re here to prove you wrong.
- Travel is much easier in Chattanooga. Getting through security at the airport takes ~10 minutes, but we also have great direct flight options.
- Chattanooga truly is the Scenic City.
Don’t take our word for it — Chattanooga consistently tops “best of” lists. In fact, it was recently named the “Best Place to Live in Tennessee” by U.S. News & World Report, coming in at No. 27 overall in the nation. We think the results speak for themselves.
