Jason's Guidebook
Food scene
Awesome vegan menu for plant based eaters looking to hang out in downtown Chattanooga. It’s very close to Coolidge Park and the Walking Bridge, as well as several popular ice cream shops. We like to find a parking spot near here and then walk around for the evening. Also, parking is free after 6 pm Mon-Sat, and free on Sundays!
35 locals recommend
Cashew
149 River StAwesome vegan menu for plant based eaters looking to hang out in downtown Chattanooga. It’s very close to Coolidge Park and the Walking Bridge, as well as several popular ice cream shops. We like to find a parking spot near here and then walk around for the evening. Also, parking is free after 6 pm Mon-Sat, and free on Sundays!
This place rocks for out of this work BBQ! Great service and a stellar view of Lookout Mtn and the downtown cityscape!
33 locals recommend
Sugar's Ribs
2450 15th AveThis place rocks for out of this work BBQ! Great service and a stellar view of Lookout Mtn and the downtown cityscape!
Amazing Thai food and awesome sushi at a great price! Close by. We recommend picking it up directly for take out, as Door Dash prices seems to be much higher for this restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
5855 Brainerd RdAmazing Thai food and awesome sushi at a great price! Close by. We recommend picking it up directly for take out, as Door Dash prices seems to be much higher for this restaurant.
Awesome breakfast place! Go before 9 to make sure there is little to no wait. Wait much longer and you might be fighting a big crowd :) we really like the Kale Tonic to go with our meal!
6 locals recommend
First Watch - Gunbarrel
1825 Gunbarrel RdAwesome breakfast place! Go before 9 to make sure there is little to no wait. Wait much longer and you might be fighting a big crowd :) we really like the Kale Tonic to go with our meal!
Sightseeing
Easy walking/running/biking trail along the South Chickamauga Creek, a few minutes away. I usually run there (about 1.25 miles) and then enter the path in the right until my Map My Run app notifies me that I’ve hit 3 miles, then I turn back and head for home… this is to say I’m not exactly sure where the best place is to park, lol!
South Chickamauga Creek Greenway
South Chickamauga Creek GreenwayEasy walking/running/biking trail along the South Chickamauga Creek, a few minutes away. I usually run there (about 1.25 miles) and then enter the path in the right until my Map My Run app notifies me that I’ve hit 3 miles, then I turn back and head for home… this is to say I’m not exactly sure where the best place is to park, lol!
Very loved hiking trail through the woods. We have yet to explore it entirely because part of the vast matrix of trails of the Enterprise South Nature Park. Some short loops and also much longer trails. If you want a scenic hike close by (12 minute drive)… this is for you.
Poe Run Path Trailhead
Poe Run PathVery loved hiking trail through the woods. We have yet to explore it entirely because part of the vast matrix of trails of the Enterprise South Nature Park. Some short loops and also much longer trails. If you want a scenic hike close by (12 minute drive)… this is for you.
Great place for quick morning/evening walk or run. There’s a paved, easy, 2.0 mile loop around this entire park. Great for people and dogs (must be on leash). About 8 minute drive on an average day.
Camp Jordan Baseball Field
323 Camp Jordan PkwyGreat place for quick morning/evening walk or run. There’s a paved, easy, 2.0 mile loop around this entire park. Great for people and dogs (must be on leash). About 8 minute drive on an average day.
Greenway Farms Dog Park
Red Bank Dog Park
798 Ben Miller ParkwayOne of my favorite all time spots is McKay’s Used Books CDs and More! This place has so many treasures to include vinyl records, used video games, comic books, dvds, and everything you wish you never traded or sold in the first place! Definitely a fun store to visit. Try to go early in the day and during the week. Expect large crowds on the weekend.
6 locals recommend
McKay's Chattanooga
7734 Lee HwyOne of my favorite all time spots is McKay’s Used Books CDs and More! This place has so many treasures to include vinyl records, used video games, comic books, dvds, and everything you wish you never traded or sold in the first place! Definitely a fun store to visit. Try to go early in the day and during the week. Expect large crowds on the weekend.
City advice
Ways to save
Free Downtown Parking Hours
We use the Park Mobile App for most of our downtown parking needs. Just find a spot, enter your parking zone and pay. You can also just use your credit/debit card if preferred. If you go at the right time, parking is Free!!! Free parking Mon-Sat after 6pm, and Sunday all day, free!