Renaissance Chattanooga

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Location, location, location. The renaissance of Chattanooga's downtown and riverfront has been featured in everything from The Wall Street Journal to U.S. News and World Report, Parade Magazine and National Public Radio. And while boarding students choose Baylor for its scholarly pursuits, they are pleased to find we insist they have a little fun. Boarding parents are pleased that while there is plenty to do, the city is safe, clean, and filled with small-town charm. Among the attractions that add to Chattanooga's charm are the theatres, laid-back coffee houses, plenty of restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and shopping. Want more action? Chattanooga scores big with the Lookouts minor league baseball team, Division I college athletics, and an annual lineup of national softball, soccer, and tennis tournaments. Plus, the surrounding mountains and waterways are a breathtaking backdrop for every outdoor sport from whitewater rafting to hang-gliding.

Planning a visit? Check out the Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau website for complete information. Whether you're a prospective family, a visiting parent, or faculty new to Baylor, there's plenty of wonderful things to discover about Chattanooga.

NOTE: Baylor is located minutes from the downtown area, so downtown hotels and the bed and breakfast spots in the Bluff View Arts District will be the most convenient in driving time.

Chattanooga Fast Facts

Home to about 500,000 residents, Chattanooga is located in the southeastern corner of Tennessee, near Georgia and Alabama.

Chattanooga is a convenient two-hour drive from Atlanta, Birmingham, Knoxville and Nashville. Our airport is serviced by Delta, U.S. Air, and Northwest Airlines, and an affordable shuttle to and from the international airports in Nashville and Atlanta. Both international airports are two hours away.

The "Go Green" City
"Memphis loves to sing them blues, but in Chattanooga, the tune is "Go Green." The river town has come a long way since being designated America's most polluted city in 1969. Today, 22 miles of once inaccessible riverfront have been reclaimed for public use, and revitalization projects have made the city a model eco town and tourist hotspot."
- CBS News, The Early Show