Chattanooga is a city in Tennessee, United States. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and the county seat of Hamilton County. Chattanooga is located on the Tennessee River, at the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains.
Chattanooga was founded in 1839 as a railroad town. It quickly became a major transportation hub, and by the late 19th century, it was one of the largest cities in the South. Chattanooga was also a major center of the Civil War, and the Battle of Chattanooga was fought here in 1863. After the war, Chattanooga rebuilt and continued to grow. Today, it is a thriving city with a diverse economy.
