--- title: "Southside" url: https://www.herechattanooga.com/southside/ date: 2026-07-11T17:49:45+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T17:49:45+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Chattanooga" attribution: "HERE Chattanooga" --- # Southside *Source: [HERE Chattanooga](https://www.herechattanooga.com/southside/) — July 11, 2026 by * Hamilton County · Urban # Southside Chattanooga's creative urban core — Chattanooga Choo Choo, Finley Stadium, Main Street restaurants, and a growing live-work arts district anchored by repurposed rail-era buildings. Chattanooga Choo Choo Finley Stadium Main Street dining district ### Quick Facts ZIP37408 CategoryUrban Platted1890 Main CorridorMarket St / Main St / Broad St corridor (12th to 20th streets) CountyHamilton County ### At A Glance Walkability88/100 Commute2 minutes InterstateI-24 at Broad Street, 3 minutes VibeCreative urban with restaurants, nightlife, galleries, and proximity to the river Best ForYoung professionals, artists, and urban dwellers seeking a live-work-play environment ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Southside? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Chattanooga, TN 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Southside [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Southside occupies the blocks between 12th and 20th Streets south of the downtown core, with Market and Main Streets as its primary commercial spines. The Chattanooga Choo Choo complex anchors the district at Market and 14th Street. [**Open Southside in Google Maps →**35.0350° N, 85.3110° W · ZIP 37408](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.035,-85.311) ## Character The neighborhood blends repurposed industrial buildings with contemporary infill. The commercial strip along Main and Market Streets supports a high density of independent restaurants, craft breweries, coffee shops, and art galleries. Walkability to downtown is high. ## History The area developed around the Western and Atlantic Railroad terminal in the 19th century. The landmark Terminal Station opened in 1909 and served as a major rail hub before closing to passenger service in 1970. Conversion to the Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel complex in 1973 preserved the building and eventually seeded the district's revival. Your Featured Sponsor Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Realtor® **📞** (864) 555-0100 **✉** you@yourbrokerage.com **🌐** yourbrokerage.com [Visit My Site →](/advertise/) ### Own Southside — Just $149/month Exclusive sponsorship · one realtor or local business per neighborhood - **Top-of-page featured card** with your photo, name, brokerage, phone, email, and website - **Route every Southside search visitor** directly to your site — not Zillow, not Realtor.com - **Hyperlocal SEO juice** — backlink from a high-authority HEREChattanooga neighborhood page - **Click-to-call and click-to-email** built in for mobile leads - **Lock out competitors** — only one sponsor at a time, month-to-month - **Cancel anytime** — no contract, no setup fee [Claim Southside →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) [See vs Zillow & Redfin](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/#compare) ## Schools Elementary Calvin Donaldson CommunicArts School Hamilton County Schools [SC Report Card →](https://tn.gov/education/report-card) [School site →](https://www.hcde.org) Middle Orchard Knob Middle School Hamilton County Schools [SC Report Card →](https://tn.gov/education/report-card) [School site →](https://www.hcde.org) High Howard High School Hamilton County Schools [SC Report Card →](https://tn.gov/education/report-card) [School site →](https://www.hcde.org) Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators. ## Nearby Retail & Dining - **Main Street / Market Street corridor** — Dense strip of independent restaurants, craft beer bars, and coffee shops *(within neighborhood)* - **Chattanooga Choo Choo complex** — Hotel, restaurants, and event space in the 1909 Terminal Station *(within neighborhood)* ## Healthcare & Essentials - **Erlanger Health System (main campus)** Hospital *(1.0 mi)* - **CHI Memorial Urgent Care** Urgent care *(1.5 mi)* **Run a business near Southside?** Join the HEREChattanooga Business Directory and we'll link your name from neighborhood pages like this one — driving local search traffic straight to your site. 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