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Tennessee Chattanooga is a city located in Hamilton County, Tennessee in the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 155,554. It is the county seat of Hamilton County6. The second largest campus of the University of Tennessee System is in Chattanooga. It is also the corporate headquarters and home of Krystal, the hamburger chain, and Miller Ind., the largest tow truck manufacturer in the world. In addition to being the home of Miller Ind. Chattanooga is also the birthplace of the tow truck, which was invented and improved on by the Holmes Company. It is also home of the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. As of 2004, the current mayor is Robert Corker who is expected to stand for reelection to a second term in 2005. During the American Civil War on November 23, 1863 the Battle of Chattanooga III began when Union forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant reinforced troops at Chattanooga and counter-attacked Confederate troops. The next day the Battle of Lookout Mountain was fought near the town. Chattanooga has traditionally marketed its tourist spots very aggressively, including its large aquarium, caverns, and developments along the Tennessee River. The red-and-black painted barns along highways in the Southeast painted with the words "See Rock City" are remnants of a tourism campaign to attract visitors to a tourist attraction in nearby Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Chattanooga maintains a rivalry with the other major city of East Tennessee, Knoxville. Geography The city is located at latitude 35°4' North, longitude 85°15' West. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 370.8 km˛ (143.2 mi˛). 350.2 km˛ (135.2 mi˛) of it is land and 20.6 km˛ (8.0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 5.56% water. 
The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. A Tennessee Valley Authority dam creates Chickamauga Lake north of the downtown area. 4 vehicular bridges, 1 railroad bridge, and one pedestrian bridge cross the river. Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 155,554 people, 65,499 households, and 39,626 families residing in the city. The population density is 444.2/km˛ (1,150.5/mi˛). There are 72,108 housing units at an average density of 205.9/km˛ (533.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 59.71% White, 36.06% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 2.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 65,499 households out of which 25.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% are married couples living together, 17.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% are non-families. 33.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.92. In the city the population is spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $32,006, and the median income for a family is $41,318. Males have a median income of $31,375 versus $23,267 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,689. 17.9% of the population and 14.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.0% of those under the age of 18 and 13.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Climate Chattanooga's skyline, as seen from the observation tower at nearby Ruby Falls.Chattanooga's climate is best characterized as having hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters. The prevalence of humid conditions in the summer often encourages the development of thunderstorms and, on occasion, more severe weather. The hottest days of the summer are usually in late July or early August. The coldest days of the year are usually in mid or late January. Chattanooga averages about 54 inches (137.2cm) of precipitation per year over 122 "wet" days. Snow is relatively rare in the city proper, but signifigant accumulations occur in the higher elevations to the north and west of the city at least once every winter. Despite the lack of snow, low temperatures often fall below freezing in the winter. The last time there was any signifigant snowfall on Christmas Day was in 1969! Neighborhoods of Chattanooga
Important suburbs
Transportation Sometimes considered to be a "gateway" to the Deep South, Chattanooga's transportation infrastructure has been developed a complex and intricate system of railroads, streets, airports and waterways. Principal highways
Major surface routes
Other major streets
In addition to these streets, there are also four tunnels in the city.
Public transit
Also, the Incline Railway, as well as being a tourist attraction, is sometimes used for commuting by Lookout Mountain residents, particularly during wintry weather, when travelling up and down the mountain could be very dangerous. Bridges
Air travel Chattanooga is served by Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (or Lovell Field for short). Located east of the city, Lovell field is home to several regional and national airlines, many offering non-stop service to various domestic destinations. Media and communications The city of Chattanooga is served by numerous local, regional and national media outlets. These media outlets reach over 500,000 people in three states: Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Newspapers The Chattanooga Times Free Press is published each morning. The Times was once published by Adolphus Ochs who also operated the New York Times. (The two newspapers now have different ownership.) The Times, which for decades had been the morning paper and usually supported the Democratic Party, merged with the News Free Press in 1999. The News Free Press, whose somewhat unfortunate moniker was the result of an earlier merger, was an afternoon daily and their editorials generally supported the Republican Party. Though the two newspapers have merged, they maintain separate editorial pages. Usually, liberal editorials and cartoons can be found on the left-hand page, and conservative pieces can be found on the right-hand page. The Chattanooga Pulse is a free alternative weekly, published on Tuesdays and edited by Bill Colrus. Radio Some of the radio stations in Chattanooga include:
Television Chattanooga has numerous television stations, some of which are beginning to broadcast HDTV signals.
Notable citizens The following people were born or lived in Chattanooga:
Sister cities Chattanooga has five sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI): Giv'atayim (Israel), Hamm (Germany), Nizhny Tagil (Russia), Wuxi (China), and Gangneung (South Korea). |
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