I moved to Chattanooga 25 years ago from Atlanta. It’s the longest I’ve ever lived in one place. The people are nice. The cost of living is low. The climate is decent. The traffic is manageable. The location is convenient to other state attractions. It’s true about the pollen in Spring and Autumn. I never had allergies until I moved here. Unfortunately I fell into the pattern of not taking advantage of the local activities the longer I’ve lived here. I usually only take tours of what is going on here when friends are visiting. And a few have moved here as a result of what is offered. All in all, it’s a pleasant place to live.
I been here since 2020, moved away from Memphis, thats where im from but I do no looking back lol, chatt feels more alive, relaxed, mountains make the views look pretty af, no regrets being here fasho
A hidden treasure i have lived in California, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Massachusetts, Louisiana. I would not trade Chattanooga area for all of them. Don't have people laying on top of each other great economy, lowest electric bills I have ever paid anywhere, low property taxes, location is really hard to explain unless u have lived there. I found in Chattanooga anything i need right here. Incredible sports city, Why anyone would not want to live in Chattanooga area is beyond me. The water access is off the charts local people don't realize how fortunate we have it here with the incredible abundance of fresh water. Have interstate 75 runs right thru here, Tennessee River runs thru here. Main most important thing of all is the people that live here. By far the best I have ever been around hard working honest good people. The humidity is bad up side of that is the abundance of water that is what people don't understand. I can stand few months of high humidity for the abundance of incredible water sources. Fall is unreal love football really good HS football here. UTC here, Vols up the road. This area is by far the best place I have ever lived worked in my life. Hope to God never have to leave.
I think it's worth noting that while Chattanooga proper has 180k, the metro area has over 550k, many of whom travel through Chattanooga to commute, so the interstates can get fairly congested at peak hours. The city is laid out extremely well though and is very walkable so traffic is almost never an issue there, as you said. It's significantly better to drive in than Huntsville, which is only slightly larger.
Grew up here and I remember a much, much smaller Chattanooga. I wish they would stop growing outwards but I also love seeing it. It's true that we have all 4 seasons, usually all on the same day but recently, some of the seasons have been just passing through (looking at you Spring). I left for the service when I was young and after 20 years of traveling the World, I never found anyplace to compare to here and couldn't wait to move back. If you're thinking about moving here, what are you waiting for? Pull the trigger and come on down!
I lived there for basically 2 years when me and my ex wife were still together. I will always have a special place in my heart for Chattanooga. I also love the fishing in chickamauga. Overall I miss is and love it. The only thing I don’t miss is all the idiots that can’t drive on I75 and 24
Moved from Miami but I’ve lived all over the country and in South American for a little bit. Winter is about 3 months long but it’s only cloudy maybe 50% of the time
Chattanooga is inheriting many of the problems that occur with large scale growth. Housing, and other costs, are more expensive, traffic and crime have gotten worse, homelessness is an increasing issue and everything is just more crowded.
In criticizing a given city "X", one has to compare that city with another place. There simply doesn't exist any place on earth that is perfect in every way.... AND that is inexpensive. There are ALWAYS tradeoffs.
I live in Illinois about 2 hrs west of Chicago ( cornfield area/small town 850 people ) as I am not a city type person-lol,......is there such areas near Chattanooga???
I come from Brazil, I lived in Florida for 5 years, 1 year in Minnesota for work and I don't want to go back to the madness of Florida, I'll be arriving in Chatdanoga on June 14th! I hope I made the right choice! I have a job interview at volkswagen and my wife is starting amazon sales, in the near future we want to live entirely from amazon, and the location of Chattanoga helps us in this regard!
I've never been to Chattanooga, but it sure seems like a nice mix of nature and low cost of living, while still having the amenities of a city. And I'd move there for the tax savings alone (if I could).
That was an awesome most excellent video making me want to visit with the idea of maybe moving to Chattanooga. I have two questions though, what options does the city have as far as health food and supplement stores and do the lakes and rivers in the area have alligators ? Thanks for your response as I will come see you when I eventually go there.
I could tell you weren't originally from here. Not by your accent but by the fact you barely let a Chatt'nooga slip. Not pronouncing the second A is usually a sure sign. I only noticed that once out of all the times you said Chattanooga though so that's excellent for someone who didn't grow up here. Nice video.
@@Xterraforcefunny point I think that happens a lot around the USA I lived in Oregon many years ago and a sure sign of a non local was the pronunciation of Oregon local - Ory gun , non local - Ory gone LOL 😊
@@michaellorenzen8200 we have a small town nearby named Whitwell. Pronouncing the way it's spelled is a sure sign you aren't from there. There are two pronunciations by locals depending mostly on what part of town they're from. The most common is Whut-wool and the other sounds like they are drawing out the word wool and barely making it two syllables. We often joke when something there makes the local news and the reporter very carefully says "Today in Whit-well..." we laugh and say just think of all the people who live there saying "The same thing happened in Whutwool but you don't see that on the news!"
I’ve been considering moving to Chattanooga and I have one question how’s crime been trending in the past few years has it been getting better or worse I’m from Memphis and this is always the first thing I look at
If you're from Memphis? Damn near anywhere else should feel like a Utopia for you lol. Only worse places crime wise would be hard-core, bleak places in the rust belt like Gary, IN or Camden, NJ
@@bronxishomenomatterwhereig3149 One would hope, but i have met so many 'low-info' people, that im losing my faith in the intelligence of my fellow residents!
I moved to Chattanooga 25 years ago from Atlanta. It’s the longest I’ve ever lived in one place. The people are nice. The cost of living is low. The climate is decent. The traffic is manageable. The location is convenient to other state attractions. It’s true about the pollen in Spring and Autumn. I never had allergies until I moved here. Unfortunately I fell into the pattern of not taking advantage of the local activities the longer I’ve lived here. I usually only take tours of what is going on here when friends are visiting. And a few have moved here as a result of what is offered. All in all, it’s a pleasant place to live.
I want to go wheres theres no Democrats. FJB
Amen!
Why are my comments not posting???
You also failed to mention Chattanooga’s unmanaged homeless population?????!!!!
I been here since 2020, moved away from Memphis, thats where im from but I do no looking back lol, chatt feels more alive, relaxed, mountains make the views look pretty af, no regrets being here fasho
A hidden treasure i have lived in California, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Massachusetts, Louisiana. I would not trade Chattanooga area for all of them. Don't have people laying on top of each other great economy, lowest electric bills I have ever paid anywhere, low property taxes, location is really hard to explain unless u have lived there. I found in Chattanooga anything i need right here. Incredible sports city, Why anyone would not want to live in Chattanooga area is beyond me. The water access is off the charts local people don't realize how fortunate we have it here with the incredible abundance of fresh water. Have interstate 75 runs right thru here, Tennessee River runs thru here. Main most important thing of all is the people that live here. By far the best I have ever been around hard working honest good people. The humidity is bad up side of that is the abundance of water that is what people don't understand. I can stand few months of high humidity for the abundance of incredible water sources. Fall is unreal love football really good HS football here. UTC here, Vols up the road. This area is by far the best place I have ever lived worked in my life. Hope to God never have to leave.
I think it's worth noting that while Chattanooga proper has 180k, the metro area has over 550k, many of whom travel through Chattanooga to commute, so the interstates can get fairly congested at peak hours. The city is laid out extremely well though and is very walkable so traffic is almost never an issue there, as you said. It's significantly better to drive in than Huntsville, which is only slightly larger.
Getting too crowded,pollen,pollen,humidity oh,did i mention pollen!
Grew up here and I remember a much, much smaller Chattanooga. I wish they would stop growing outwards but I also love seeing it. It's true that we have all 4 seasons, usually all on the same day but recently, some of the seasons have been just passing through (looking at you Spring). I left for the service when I was young and after 20 years of traveling the World, I never found anyplace to compare to here and couldn't wait to move back. If you're thinking about moving here, what are you waiting for? Pull the trigger and come on down!
How is the job market in Chattanooga? Wanting to secure employment before making a new start after a failed 19 year marriage
I lived there for basically 2 years when me and my ex wife were still together. I will always have a special place in my heart for Chattanooga. I also love the fishing in chickamauga. Overall I miss is and love it. The only thing I don’t miss is all the idiots that can’t drive on I75 and 24
Are there any Latinos here? I like authentic Mexican food.. 🌮
@@douglascarlson1169 you can never go wrong with the Mexican food here. I have a few favorite restaurants
Where did you move from? And did it take some time to acclimate? How long is the gloom? Thanx!
Moved from Miami but I’ve lived all over the country and in South American for a little bit. Winter is about 3 months long but it’s only cloudy maybe 50% of the time
Chattanooga is inheriting many of the problems that occur with large scale growth. Housing, and other costs, are more expensive, traffic and crime have gotten worse, homelessness is an increasing issue and everything is just more crowded.
In criticizing a given city "X", one has to compare that city with another place. There simply doesn't exist any place on earth that is perfect in every way.... AND that is inexpensive. There are ALWAYS tradeoffs.
I live in Illinois about 2 hrs west of Chicago ( cornfield area/small town 850 people ) as I am not a city type person-lol,......is there such areas near Chattanooga???
I come from Brazil, I lived in Florida for 5 years, 1 year in Minnesota for work and I don't want to go back to the madness of Florida, I'll be arriving in Chatdanoga on June 14th! I hope I made the right choice! I have a job interview at volkswagen and my wife is starting amazon sales, in the near future we want to live entirely from amazon, and the location of Chattanoga helps us in this regard!
Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions! (423) 248-2101
How did it go?? I want to move to Tennessee in October and I’m considering Chattanooga ❤
For allergies, just get some Neil Med sinus rinse and you'll be fine!
Embargo62 restaurant, great ambiance and food
I've never been to Chattanooga, but it sure seems like a nice mix of nature and low cost of living, while still having the amenities of a city. And I'd move there for the tax savings alone (if I could).
Is Cedar very bad there? My husband has cedar allergy and want to know if we can go visit during spring.
Considering a move in the future to Chattanooga. How many months is it gray and overcast in the winter? Grew up in Indiana and hated the gray winters!
That was an awesome most excellent video making me want to visit with the idea of maybe moving to Chattanooga. I have two questions though, what options does the city have as far as health food and supplement stores and do the lakes and rivers in the area have alligators ? Thanks for your response as I will come see you when I eventually go there.
No gators. Mosquitoes and chiggers.
Hey, Bobby. Come on over!! You'll love it here. Trust me. I've lived here for most of my 52 years. The people are friendly and loving here. 6-11-2023
@@garymartin1956 Thanks Gary, one less things to worry about as I don't want to live in an area that has Crocs and gators.
@@wesleymcjunkin687 Sounds like a nice price. Thanks
Can you make a video about Fairfield Glade?
Great video! I'm interviewing for a job here and wanted to know what to expect.
Grew up here and figured I’d watch it since it was suggested. Pretty true
Best donut place in Chattanooga?
The Deprogram brought me here
Thanks for the info
Where are you from?
Originally from Michigan, but I've moved from east coast to west coast and to South America for a bit
I could tell you weren't originally from here. Not by your accent but by the fact you barely let a Chatt'nooga slip. Not pronouncing the second A is usually a sure sign. I only noticed that once out of all the times you said Chattanooga though so that's excellent for someone who didn't grow up here. Nice video.
@@Xterraforce lol good catch!
@@Xterraforcefunny point I think that happens a lot around the USA I lived in Oregon many years ago and a sure sign of a non local was the pronunciation of Oregon local - Ory gun , non local - Ory gone LOL 😊
@@michaellorenzen8200 we have a small town nearby named Whitwell. Pronouncing the way it's spelled is a sure sign you aren't from there. There are two pronunciations by locals depending mostly on what part of town they're from. The most common is Whut-wool and the other sounds like they are drawing out the word wool and barely making it two syllables. We often joke when something there makes the local news and the reporter very carefully says "Today in Whit-well..." we laugh and say just think of all the people who live there saying "The same thing happened in Whutwool but you don't see that on the news!"
I’ve been considering moving to Chattanooga and I have one question how’s crime been trending in the past few years has it been getting better or worse I’m from Memphis and this is always the first thing I look at
Super pocketed. On paper it's high but it only pertains to certain areas. I've never seen or experienced crime here. Memphis is rough
@@livinginchattanoogatn yes yes it is
It’s not great but it’s definitely not as bad as Memphis 😅
If you're from Memphis? Damn near anywhere else should feel like a Utopia for you lol. Only worse places crime wise would be hard-core, bleak places in the rust belt like Gary, IN or Camden, NJ
I heard 430k
Median home price?
Nice place but I don’t see myself living in a place with such a funny name lol
You are missing out my friend!
You better be 18 or younger thinking like this.
@@bronxishomenomatterwhereig3149 One would hope, but i have met so many 'low-info' people, that im losing my faith in the intelligence of my fellow residents!
Don't. We are full up
Chattanooga is awful, don't move here. Keep your liberal ways in your liberal states.