--- title: "St. Elmo" url: https://www.herechattanooga.com/st-elmo/ date: 2026-07-11T17:49:46+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T17:49:46+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Chattanooga" attribution: "HERE Chattanooga" --- # St. Elmo *Source: [HERE Chattanooga](https://www.herechattanooga.com/st-elmo/) — July 11, 2026 by * Hamilton County · Historic # St. Elmo Historic Victorian neighborhood at the base of Lookout Mountain — Incline Railway terminus, craft breweries, and tree-lined streets of late-19th-century homes. Lookout Mountain Incline Railway lower terminal Victorian architecture Chattanooga Brewing Company ### Quick Facts ZIP37409 CategoryHistoric Platted1885 Main CorridorSt. Elmo Ave / Tennessee Ave corridor CountyHamilton County ### At A Glance Walkability58/100 Commute12 minutes InterstateI-24 at Broad Street (via Lookout Valley), 10 minutes VibeHistoric, quiet residential with mountain access and strong neighborhood identity Best ForFamilies and history-focused buyers seeking an intact Victorian streetscape with outdoor access ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in St. Elmo? 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 St. Elmo [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location St. Elmo occupies the southern end of Chattanooga in ZIP code 37409, bounded by Lookout Mountain to the west and south, St. Elmo Avenue running east-west as the main commercial spine, and the broader Alton Park community to the east. The Incline Railway lower terminus sits at the corner of St. Elmo Avenue and Ochs Highway. [**Open St. Elmo in Google Maps →**35.0102° N, 85.3253° W · ZIP 37409](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.0102,-85.3253) ## Character The neighborhood has a quiet, residential feel with a distinct small-town commercial strip centered on St. Elmo Avenue. Independent restaurants, a craft brewery, and a handful of shops serve local residents. Walkability within the neighborhood core is high; access to downtown requires a car or bus. ## History St. Elmo was developed in the 1880s as a planned streetcar suburb, taking its name from the popular Augusta Jane Evans novel. The Incline Railway, opened in 1895, provided direct access to the tourist and residential development on Lookout Mountain above. The neighborhood was annexed by Chattanooga in 1929. 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