Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee is a mid-sized city (pop. 181,099 in 2020) strategically located in southeastern Tennessee, bordering Georgia. Historically a vital railroad and industrial center, it’s now a diversifying economy driven by automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, and a growing tech sector. As a regional transit hub, Chattanooga offers convenient access to Atlanta (118 miles), Knoxville (112 miles), and Nashville (134 miles).

Known as the “Scenic City,” Chattanooga sits nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, offering a unique blend of urban convenience and outdoor access. It’s gaining recognition as a digital nomad destination, partly due to its affordable cost of living and, notably, its claim to having some of the fastest internet speeds in the Western Hemisphere – earning it the nickname “Gig City.”