posted May 16, 2008
Chattanooga has been ranked the third-best place to live in America by Relocate America.com.
Charlotte was first and San Antonio was second.
Chattanooga finished ahead of Greenville, S.C.; Tulsa and 95 other U.S. cities.
Here is what Relocate America.com had to say about Chattanooga:
Chattanooga has many educational and job opportunities with for nearly any field of study or profession. Having only occasional snow or ice in the winter, usually in Feb. is also a large drawing card for the area. The Tennessee River provides a place to play, fish and recreate the soul. Business opportunities are everywhere in franchising or entrepreneurial endeavors. This is the Bible Belt and churches abound from every denomination.
Several have world headquarters and regional facilities here. The Great Smoky Mountains are just a short drive away providing a sure thing for family fun. Native American Heritage is prevalent in many names and places as well as faces of the people. The rich history of the Civil War and the battles fought here like Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge will provide a lifetime of study. If you want the flavor of a big city, Atlanta or Nashville is within a 2.5hr. drive. The local economy is soundly based on many small and large businesses. The largest employers are TVA, ABB, McKee, Dupont. Hamilton Place Mall is one of the largest in the Southeast.
Many people retire here for the culture, weather, general economics, and the four seasons. Erlanger, Memorial, and East Ridge Hospitals provide the best in all types of required care. All types of housing can be found from apartments to townhouses to condos and single family dwellings in prices ranging from 20,000 to 5 million. Come to Chattanooga and visit. You'll like our hospitality, our food, and the opportunities.
Due to moderate weather, I-75, I-24, I-59, the airport, the TN. River, many job opportunities abound. Commercial office space is rarely found empty. Educational facilities are among the best in the country. In addition, another university, Lee Univ. is located just 30 min. away in Cleveland, Tn. Population is steadily increasing as more outsiders find their way here. The greater Chattanooga population exceeds 400,000, but is spread out over a 13 county region.
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