East Chattanooga, Tennessee

East Chattanooga: A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

About

East Chattanooga is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

East Chattanooga is a neighborhood and district located in the eastern part of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It lies along the Tennessee River and is home to about 11,000 residents.

History

The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes like the Creek and Cherokee. In the 1800s, various towns and communities developed along the river and railroads in the Chattanooga vicinity.

East Chattanooga emerged as an unincorporated area that supplied foundries and factories with workers. It became an industrial extension of Chattanooga before suburbanization occurred in the mid-20th century.

Revitalization Efforts

By the late 1900s, East Chattanooga had experienced decline with the loss of industry. However in recent years, major revitalization efforts have transformed parts of the neighborhood.

Projects like the Chattanooga Choo Choo redevelopment, Main Street renewal, and park additions have brought new investment and tourism activity.

Attractions

Some of the main attractions and features of East Chattanooga now include:

• The Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic Hotel with shopping, dining, and exhibits
• The Edwin Hotel, a trendy boutique hotel in a revived building
• The Howard School Campus - Hamilton County's first public school
• The East Chattanooga Warehouse District filled with local businesses

East Chattanooga has evolved into a vibrant extension of Chattanooga, balancing industrial heritage with a growing creative community.

Quick Facts about East Chattanooga

Population	11,000
Country	United States of America
State	Tennessee (United States)
County	Hamilton County
Latitude & Longitude	35.0654,-85.2491
Altitude	682 feet / 208 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	13:43:54 (19th April 2026)
Weather	66℉ Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

East Chattanooga is located at 35°3'55"N 85°14'57"W (35.0653500, -85.2491200).

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Weather

66°F

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

10 to 15 mph N Sunday

Rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

7-Day Forecast

Distance to Other Cities

East Chattanooga distances to largest Tennessee cities

• Nashville
• Memphis
• Knoxville
• Chattanooga
• Clarksville
• Murfreesboro
• Franklin
• Jackson
• Johnson City
• Bartlett
• Hendersonville
• Kingsport
• Collierville
• Spring Hill
• Cleveland
• Gallatin
• Brentwood
• Columbia