Guidebook for St. Elmo and The Southside
Food Scene
Quick 3 minute walk away. Great food with an outdoor patio that hosts live music on many nights.
117 locals recommend
1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveQuick 3 minute walk away. Great food with an outdoor patio that hosts live music on many nights.
Great food and also an exciting nightlife scene! It is located in the historic Choo Choo building. The bar is energetic and a great spot to grab dinner or a drink before dinner. They also have great brunch.
176 locals recommend
STIR
1444 Market StGreat food and also an exciting nightlife scene! It is located in the historic Choo Choo building. The bar is energetic and a great spot to grab dinner or a drink before dinner. They also have great brunch.
Our favorite Thai restaurant and it happens to be walking distance! We often get it to-go, it's great for a night in or just need some good comfort food!
Kelly’s favorite: Pad Thai (best in town) Josh's favorite: Red Chicken Curry.
10 locals recommend
Sawasdee | Thai Restaurant
4008 St Elmo AveOur favorite Thai restaurant and it happens to be walking distance! We often get it to-go, it's great for a night in or just need some good comfort food!
Kelly’s favorite: Pad Thai (best in town) Josh's favorite: Red Chicken Curry.
THE BEST Ice cream you will ever have! They have been serving the best ice cream since 1999, we both remember going there as kids!
119 locals recommend
Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
26 Frazier AveTHE BEST Ice cream you will ever have! They have been serving the best ice cream since 1999, we both remember going there as kids!
Great food and Drink- perfect spot for a date night or more upscale dinner! Yumm!
68 locals recommend
Easy Bistro & Bar
801 Chestnut StGreat food and Drink- perfect spot for a date night or more upscale dinner! Yumm!
AMAZING lunch spot! They also have a back area called The Social that occasionally has live music (before COVID) located inside Warehouse Row!! They have great fried chicken.
68 locals recommend
Public House Restaurant
1110 Market StAMAZING lunch spot! They also have a back area called The Social that occasionally has live music (before COVID) located inside Warehouse Row!! They have great fried chicken.
Champy's
526 E M L King BlvdBest fried chicken in town!
One of our favorite places to watch a game! They have food specials daily.
18 locals recommend
Parkway Pourhouse
801 Riverfront PkwyOne of our favorite places to watch a game! They have food specials daily.
Tremont Tavern
1203 Hixson PikeBEST BURGER!
Coffee Spots
Quick walk away. Quiet coffee shop that is a great place to get a quick pick-me-up in the morning or to knock out some work.
8 locals recommend
Goodman Coffee Roasters - St. Elmo
3913 St Elmo AveQuick walk away. Quiet coffee shop that is a great place to get a quick pick-me-up in the morning or to knock out some work.
On the BEST Togo cups of coffee! I always get the cappuccino & go there several times a week! M-F 6am-3pm Sat. 7:30am-2pm.
Sunnyside Cup
3008 Broad StOn the BEST Togo cups of coffee! I always get the cappuccino & go there several times a week! M-F 6am-3pm Sat. 7:30am-2pm.
Sightseeing
Ruby Falls
Famous underground waterfall on Lookout mountain.
One of Chattanooga's TOP attractions! Ride the Incline up Lookout Mountain and it is right outside our front door.
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveOne of Chattanooga's TOP attractions! Ride the Incline up Lookout Mountain and it is right outside our front door.
Parks & Nature
Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park RdGreat hiking trails and wonderful views!
Beautiful park on Lookout Mountain. Only open on the first and last weekend of each month.
77 locals recommend
Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdBeautiful park on Lookout Mountain. Only open on the first and last weekend of each month.
Great trails for all types of hikers. From here you can hike up the mountain or do a quick loop beside a beautiful creek. Beautiful scene.
50 locals recommend
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden RdGreat trails for all types of hikers. From here you can hike up the mountain or do a quick loop beside a beautiful creek. Beautiful scene.
Fun water sprinklers in the summer or just a nice walk through Coolidge Park!
242 locals recommend
Coolidge Park
150 River StFun water sprinklers in the summer or just a nice walk through Coolidge Park!
Everything Else
High Point Climbing
219 Broad StGreat fun for the whole family!
Shopping
Quaint high-end shopping in the south side. Some of my favorites: Lululemon, Anthropologie, J. Crew, Onward Reserve, Hemline, The Cosmetic Market.
98 locals recommend
Warehouse Row
1110 Market StQuaint high-end shopping in the south side. Some of my favorites: Lululemon, Anthropologie, J. Crew, Onward Reserve, Hemline, The Cosmetic Market.
Wonderful local market that operates throughout the summer on Sunday mornings.
72 locals recommend
Chattanooga Market
1801 Reggie White BlvdWonderful local market that operates throughout the summer on Sunday mornings.
Essentials
Food City
3801 Tennessee AveWalmart Supercenter
3550 Cummings HwyWhole Foods Market
301 Manufacturers RdPublix Super Market on North Market Street
400 N Market St