Why go
- City in the United States.
- Served by Franklin County Airport (UOS).
History
Chattanooga is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Tennessee River and borders Georgia to the south. The population was 181,099 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 191,496 in 2024. It is Tennessee's fourth-most populous city and one of the two principal cities of East Tennessee, along with Knoxville. It anchors the Chattanooga metropolitan area, Tennessee's fourth-largest metropolitan statistical area, as well as a larger three-state area that includes southeastern Tennessee, northwestern Georgia, and northeastern Alabama.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145, ERD, DH8) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, Dash 8-300, ERJ-145) · 4 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320, MD-80) · 2 routes: Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Franklin County Airport (UOS); 30 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CHA has direct flights to 8 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: The Southern Belle, 3.4 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chattanooga, Tennessee. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.