Funeral Homes in Chattanooga, TN

Facts about the city

• Chattanooga has been featured in films like: Water for Elephants (2011).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Tamara E. Jernigan (scientist and astronaut), Lori Petty (actor and screenwriter), Dennis Haskins (actor and singer), Tony Brown (american football player), Reggie White (american football player and actor), Daniel Bullocks (american football player), and Josh Bullocks (american football player).
• Chattanooga is home to the following sports teams: Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball.

Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, with a population of 167,674 as of the 2010 census, and an estimated population of 171,279 in 2012. It is the seat of Hamilton County. Located in southeastern Tennessee in East Tennessee, on Chickamauga Lake and Nickajack Lake, which are both part of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga lies approximately 120 miles (190 km) to the northwest of Atlanta, Georgia, 120 miles (190 km) to the southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee, about 135 miles (217 km) to the southeast of Nashville, Tennessee, about 120 miles (190 km) to the northeast of Huntsville, Alabama, and about 148 miles (238 km) to the northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. Chattanooga abuts the Georgia border and is where three major interstate highways meet: I-24, I-75, and I-59.The city, which has a downtown elevation of approximately 680 feet (210 m), lies at the transition between the ridge-and-valley portion of the Appalachian Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau. The city is therefore surrounded by various mountains and ridges. The official nickname for Chattanooga is the Scenic City, being reinforced by the city's growing national reputation as a haven for numerous outdoor activities. Several unofficial nicknames include River City, Chatt, Nooga, Chattown, and Gig City, demonstrating Chattanooga's claims that it has the fastest internet service in the Western Hemisphere.Chattanooga is internationally known for the 1941 song, the world's first gold record, "Chattanooga Choo Choo," by Glenn Miller and his orchestra.Chattanooga is home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College.A unique distinction for Chattanooga is the fact that the city has its own typeface, Chatype, which was launched in August 2012. This marks the first time that an American city has its own typeface and also the first time a crowd-funded custom-made typeface has been used for any municipality in the world.Chattanooga has received numerous awards over the decades, including the prestigious All-America City Award in 1962 and being recognized as a Tree City USA community since 1990.

Chattanooga Obituaries

It was revealed by SWVAToday on April 20th, 2022 that Mary Burke (Umberger) passed away in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Ms. Burke was 98 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary's life.

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on April 17th, 2022 that Dick Stem passed away in Boca Grande, Florida.  Stem was 94 years old and was born in Chattanooga, TN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dick's life.

It was revealed by Chicago Tribune on March 6th, 2022 that Vivian A Frazier died in Glenview, Illinois.  Frazier was 91 years old and was born in Chattanooga, TN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Vivian A's life.

It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on January 8th, 2022 that Thomas Edward Norrell died in Deland, Florida.  Norrell was 77 years old and was born in Chattanooga, TN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas Edward's life.

It was reported by Bristol Herald Courier on September 18th, 2021 that Harold R Jr Farris passed away in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Farris was 58 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Harold R Jr's life.

It was written by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on September 3rd, 2021 that Robert Jr Williams passed on in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Williams was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert Jr's life.

It was disclosed by Atlanta Journal/Constitution on August 15th, 2021 that Roland Sr Fien passed away in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Fien was 86 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roland Sr's life.

It was disclosed by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on July 7th, 2021 that Judith Ann Henry passed on in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Henry was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Judith Ann's life.

It was written by Bluefield Daily Telegraph on July 2nd, 2021 that Amanda Hope Kimble died in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Kimble was 45 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Amanda Hope's life.

It was revealed by Asheville Citizen-Times on May 14th, 2021 that James Edward Dooley passed away in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Dooley was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James Edward's life.

History

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In the 1930's the Chattanooga was nicknamed the "Dynamo of Dixie" as the area was a center for the railroad network. This led to the creation of the song "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by the Glen Miller big-band swing. This iconic song was not only sung in the movie Sun Valley Serenade, but was also number 1 on the Billboards for 9 weeks.

The official website for the city of Chattanooga is https://chattanooga.gov/.