Chattanooga Christian School Head of School Opportunity Profile

THE LOCATION
CHATTANOOGA, TN
With a population of over 184,000 residents, Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in the state of
Tennessee. The “Scenic City” has been named by Lonely Planet as the “Best in the U.S.” and “10
U.S. Destinations You Need to See.” The New York Times named Chattanooga one of the “Top
45 Places to Go” in the world. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains along the
beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America’s most captivating cities.
A dynamic walkable city that includes sixteen miles of constructed riverwalk, Chattanooga
offers a variety of outdoor adventures. As one of the most revitalized cities in the country
with thriving arts and music scenes complemented by exceptional world-class attractions,
Chattanooga offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan city in a comfortable, convenient,
and beautiful location. Chattanooga even offers a free electric shuttle that serves the
downtown area. The dining scene has expanded with numerous and varied options in a wide
range of settings and budgets.
Nicknamed “Gig City,” Chattanooga provides the fastest citywide internet speeds anywhere
in the world. The local economy includes a diversified mix of manufacturing and service
industries, four colleges, and several preparatory schools known throughout the South. The
Chattanooga Airport offers non-stop and one-stop service to more than 1,000 destinations
worldwide.
Attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, Civil War battlefield sites,
the African American Museum, and the Children’s Discovery Museum bring thousands
of people to the area annually. People who love the outdoors use Chattanooga as a
base for hiking, white water paddling, fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and
caving expeditions. The Scenic City enjoys a growing nationwide reputation as a haven for numerous outdoor activities.
Outside magazine has named Chattanooga the “Best Town Ever” twice and one of the 24 Best Mountain Towns in the U.S. for 2022.
Chattanooga’s rich arts scene is exceptional. Take in one of the nation’s largest collections of American art at the Hunter Museum
of American Art and discover the many galleries and emerging artists at Bluff View Art District, NorthShore, and Southside districts.
Chattanooga has three beautiful historic theaters, all located in the heart of downtown. The Tivoli Theatre, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Auditorium, and Walker Theatre host several Broadway productions, film series, and concerts each year, including the Chattanooga
Symphony and Opera. The Chattanooga Theatre Center is one of the oldest, largest, and busiest community theaters in the country and
produces 15 shows a year.
Chattanooga offers its residents low taxes, inexpensive transportation options, and a cost of living below the national average.
Chattanooga’s favorable tax structure, low business costs, and proximity to large markets in the southeast have long made it a
draw for logistics and manufacturing operations. Chattanooga’s ability to attract big business investments provides optimism for future
growth, with millions in investments and thousands of jobs empowering expansion.