Where we live

Terry Ballinger moved to downtown Chattanooga 12 years ago, a decision he said he has never regretted. In 2001, he bought a condo in the Lovemans Building on Market Street. "At that time it was intriguing and it fulfilled logistic needs," he said. Read more

Judith Schorr has seen lots of change since moving to the historic Highland Park neighborhood in 1975. Read more

Some Chattanooga developers are finding spots of growth in a housing market still recovering from the recession. Read more

"[The city] offers a great balance between business and outdoor fun. It has the resources and ability to do big things but is small enough that you can move here and quickly be part of the community." -- Jack Studer, Lamp Post partner, "Gig City" contest leader Read more

Nearly 1,000 new apartments and duplex units fueled a rental market resurgence in Chattanooga in the past year, as long-planned developments completed construction and opened for business. Read more

"We continue to be a wonderful neighborhood in which to reside, even though we have to look elsewhere for most necessities, except for groceries and medical needs. I wasn't born in Red Bank, but I got here as quick as I could." -- Joe Glasscock, former mayor Read more

I like the community feeling. I feel very secure." -- Alice Benz, Signal Mountain resident Read more

We moved there for the schools. It's a close-knit community, and it's relatively close to Chattanooga." -- Chastity Davis, Soddy-Daisy resident Read more

It's nice and quiet. People are friendly -- we all look out for each other." -- Denise Archer, stylist at The Peak Salon in Walden Read more

You have got incredibly friendly people in this town. And loyal -- we have very loyal customers. One man has come back for over 20 years." -- Mary Bryant, manager of Magoo's Restaurant Read more

Lakesite is close enough to be convenient to anything you need to do. It's far enough to be removed from things you don't want to do." -- Ken Wilkerson, mayor Read more

The mountain's greatest asset is its sense of community. It's a wonderful place to live." -- Mayor Greg Brown Read more

It's an historic town with roots that go way back, and the people really do care about each other." -- J.D. Loyd, owner of Loyd's clothing store Read more

To me, one of the most comfortable aspects of life in 'Happy Valley' is running into someone I know every day, nearly everywhere I go." -- Ray Minner, retired Collegedale Academy high school teacher Read more

The people here are very friendly, and it's a very safe place.'' -- Cynthia Rodriguez, Dayton Chamber of Commerce Read more