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In the spirit of sibling rivalry, we’re pitching an answer to the largely contested question — what is the best city in Tennessee, and why? (Spoiler alert: It’s Chattanooga.)

To show that we're impartial, we'll start with some of the good things that other Tennessee cities offer:

Memphis | Beale Street + loads of history.
Nashville | Music scene and some famous locals.
Pigeon Forge | Dollywood + the Smokies.
Knoxville | Is fine if you like that particular color of orange… but it’s also closer to the Smokies than Chattanooga.

See? Totally impartial + totally willing to say that these cities are great — just not as great as ours. Now, why Chattanooga is the best:

We have the fastest internet in the world.
People may say that Nashville’s hot chicken or Memphis’ barbecue beats out Chattanooga’s food. But some say that Chattanooga offers a much more unique + diverse food scene.
Our outdoor scene is incredible, without being the only nearby activity. In Chattanooga, you can go from experiencing city life at a free music series to the top of a mountain in 20 minutes. Don’t think our outdoor scene is all that great? We’re here to prove you wrong.
Travel is much easier in Chattanooga. Getting through security at the airport takes ~10 minutes, but we also have great direct flight options.
Chattanooga truly is the Scenic City.

Don’t take our word for it — Chattanooga consistently tops "best of" lists. In fact, it was recently named the “Best Place to Live in Tennessee” by U.S. News & World Report, coming in at No. 27 overall in the nation. We think the results speak for themselves.