The Southside is Chattanooga's revitalized urban district just south of downtown, ZIP 37408, in Hamilton County. Homes here recently sold for a median of $462,000, and the district is Hamilton County Schools.
ZIP Code | County | Population | Avg. Home Value | School District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
37408 (also 37410, 37402) | Hamilton County, TN | 1,552 | $499,670 | Hamilton County Schools |
Population and median age from U.S. Census Bureau data as reported by Real Estate Partners Chattanooga. Average home value from Homes.com's Southside neighborhood profile.
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A once-forgotten district now among Chattanooga's most walkable
Walkable Main Street
Main and Market Streets form a dense corridor of restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and galleries, all within easy walking distance.
The Chattanooga Choo Choo
The restored 1909 Terminal Station anchors the district with dining, event space, and a piece of Chattanooga rail history.
One mile from downtown
The Southside sits about a mile from Chattanooga's center, with quick access to I-24 via Route 27.
Adaptive reuse architecture
Converted warehouses and early-20th-century buildings sit alongside contemporary infill and postmodern condos.
Around 1,552 residents call the Southside home, with a median age near 41 and a well-educated, professional population drawn to the district's urban energy. It is one of Chattanooga's most relocated neighborhoods for young professionals, prized for being genuinely walkable rather than just close to downtown.
Families in the Southside also have access to Chattanooga Christian School nearby, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sits just north of the neighborhood for higher education.
Population and demographic figures from U.S. Census Bureau data as reported by Real Estate Partners Chattanooga.
Main and Market Streets are the commercial spine of the Southside, home to some of Chattanooga's best-known restaurants, including Alleia and Calliope, both run by James Beard-nominated chefs.
Beyond its restaurant scene, the Southside offers green space, sports, and a growing arts presence.
Venue names and addresses drawn from AllOutMoves' Southside neighborhood profile and HERE Chattanooga.
The Southside is served by Hamilton County Schools, which offers city-wide enrollment options rather than a single zoned elementary school for this urban district. Families also have access to nearby private options such as Chattanooga Christian School, a PK-12 campus in the metro area.
Because Hamilton County Schools uses a mix of zoned and choice programs in the urban core, buyers should confirm current school assignment for any specific Southside address directly with the district before making an offer.
School context sourced from Livability's Southside neighborhood guide and AllOutMoves.
Homes in the Southside sold for a median of $462,000 over the three months ending May 2026, up about 2.6% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Average home values across the neighborhood run closer to $499,670, or roughly $300 per square foot, reflecting a mix of converted lofts, postmodern condos, and traditional single-family homes.
For current listings and a value estimate specific to your address, contact Jay Robinson and The Robinson Team, who have sold Southside properties since the district's earliest redevelopment, alongside Chattanooga's broader homes for sale market.
Sale price data from Redfin's Southside market report; average value and price per square foot from Homes.com.
The Southside is primarily in ZIP code 37408, with parts extending into 37410 and 37402. It sits in Hamilton County, about a mile south of downtown Chattanooga.
The Southside is served by Hamilton County Schools, which offers city-wide enrollment and choice options for this urban district rather than a single zoned elementary school. Confirm current assignment for a specific address with the district.
Southside homes sold for a median of $462,000 over the three months ending May 2026, according to Redfin, up about 2.6% year over year. Average home values across the neighborhood run closer to $499,670.
The Southside is home to the Chattanooga Choo Choo entertainment complex, Warehouse Row shopping, Finley Stadium, and a Main Street corridor packed with independent restaurants, breweries, and art galleries.
Yes. The Southside sits about one mile from downtown Chattanooga, with quick access to I-24 via Route 27, and is considered one of the city's most walkable neighborhoods.
The Southside is one of Chattanooga's most popular relocation spots for young professionals, thanks to its walkability, restaurant and nightlife scene, and mix of modern condos and converted lofts.
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Source notes: Population and demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau as compiled by Real Estate Partners Chattanooga. Home value and price-per-square-foot figures from Homes.com. Sale price data from Redfin's Southside housing market report, three months ending May 2026. Business and venue details from AllOutMoves and HERE Chattanooga. Historical and development context from Style Blueprint, the Chattanooga Times Free Press, CityScope Magazine, and River City Company.