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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.

One of Chattanooga's main attractions is its stunning natural beauty. The city is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and the Tennessee River, which winds through the heart of the downtown area. You can explore the great outdoors by hiking on Lookout Mountain, kayaking on the river, or biking along the scenic Riverwalk.

If you're interested in history, Chattanooga has plenty of stories to tell. The city played a pivotal role in the Civil War, and you can visit sites like the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to learn more about this turbulent time in American history. The city is also home to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, where you can take a ride on a vintage steam train and experience what travel was like in the 19th century.