We recently asked our readers what street in Chattanooga is their favorite. Now, we’re breaking down some of the top contenders with a guide for the daytime patrons + the bustling nightlife. Note: We’re only highlighting some businesses for a walkable adventure, but each street has much more to offer.
Whether it’s West or East Main — this street has way more options to choose from. Photo via Chattanooga Tourism Co. Readers’ choice Main Street This lively Southside street covers well over three miles and features a variety of local businesses — so much so that it is home to the annual MAINx24 event.
Spend the day: Grabbing a coffee | Mean Mug Coffeehouse, Velo Coffee Roasters + Sleepyhead Coffee Getting lunch | Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe + Conga Latin Food Shopping | Yellow Racket Records, The Backyard Nursery, Poor Taste, POMKT, Bleu Fox Cheese Shop + Cigar Man Chatt And then at night: Having dinner | Hello Monty, Feed Table and Tavern, Main Street Meats, Boo-Coes Sports Bar & Grill + Southside Pizza Sharing a drink | Lo Main, Mean Jeen’s, Pax Breu Ruim + Five Wits Brewing Co. Catching a show | Songbirds + Barrelhouse Ballroom There’s plenty of outdoor seating on Frazier Avenue to not miss any of the action. Photo via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Frazier Avenue Home to the NorthShore side of town, this block is full of local businesses — just look at the NorthShore Merchants Collective . Spend the day: Grabbing a refreshing treat | Stone Cup Cafe, Kung Fu Tea Chat.