Region
What is it like around Southern?
Our campus is nestled in a beautiful region of the American South near the Smoky
Mountains. The green hills and warm climate of southern Tennessee make Southern Adventist
University a great place to live and learn.
Situated in the small community of Collegedale, Southern is only seven miles from Chattanooga, a city rich in history and alive with energy.
Situated in the small community of Collegedale, Southern is only seven miles from Chattanooga, a city rich in history and alive with energy.
Let's talk about the weather.
During the winter months at Southern, temperatures typically range from 28 to 60 degrees
Fahrenheit and in the summer months, from 63 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. According to
the National Weather Climatic Data Center, Chattanooga has a moderate climate, characterized
by cool winters and quite warm summers.
Things to do
The community surrounding Southern offers a variety of activities and attractions from Civil War battle sites to shopping at the Hamilton Place Mall.
- World's longest pedestrian bridge, Walnut Street Bridge
- Nation's first and largest military park, National Military Park
- The south's collection of American art in Hunter Museum of Art
- High Adventure Sports- Highest overland bungee jump in the world
- One of the largest malls in Tennessee, Hamilton Place Mall
- Whitewater rafting or kayaking down the Ocoee River
- Hiking, camping, and backpacking in the Smoky Mountains
- Biking/walking along the Riverwalk or at Coolidge Park
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- Lookout Mountain's Rock City
- Ruby Falls
Check the Visitor's Bureau downtown for more information on area attractions and activities.