Chattanooga sits along the Tennessee River in Hamilton County, flanked by Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, creating one of the most scenic settings of any American city. The city's transformation over the past three decades — from "the dirtiest city in America" (as the EPA once labeled it) to a nationally celebrated success story in urban revitalization — is anchored by the Tennessee Aquarium, the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge, and the Riverwalk along the waterfront. EPB, the municipal electric utility, provides gigabit fiber internet to the entire city — a distinction that attracted tech companies and remote workers well before the pandemic made it mainstream. The North Shore neighborhood across the river from downtown has become a walkable dining and shopping destination, while the Southside district has evolved into a creative corridor with restaurants, breweries, and the Chattanooga Choo Choo entertainment complex. Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, and Red Bank offer different residential experiences from mountain-top living to established suburban neighborhoods. Major employers include Erlanger Health System (now Erlanger/UT), Unum, Volkswagen (the Chattanooga assembly plant produces the Atlas), and the Tennessee Valley Authority headquarters. Hamilton County Schools and a choice of private schools serve the area. The cost of living is below Nashville and Atlanta, making Chattanooga increasingly attractive for people priced out of those larger metros.