Life in the Chattanooga Area

If you're considering pursuing a master's degree in the Chattanooga area, we want you to know that Southern is a great place to be for graduate school. Our campus is nestled in a beautiful region of the American South near the Smoky Mountains. The green hills and warm climate of southeast Tennessee make Southern Adventist University a great place to live and learn.

Chattanooga attractions

The community surrounding Southern offers a variety of activities and attractions from Civil War battle sites to shopping at the Hamilton Place Mall.

• The world's longest pedestrian bridge, the Walnut Street Bridge
• The nation's first and largest military park, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
• The world's largest freshwater aquarium, The Tennessee Aquarium
• The South's largest collection of American art in the historic Hunter Museum of Art
• One of the largest malls in Tennessee, Hamilton Place Mall
• Whitewater rafting or kayaking down the Ocoee River, home of the 1996 Olympic Games Whitewater Competition
• Hiking, camping, and backpacking in the Smoky Mountains
• Biking or walking along the Tennessee River on the Riverwalk or at Coolidge Park
• The historic Chattanooga Choo Choo
• Lookout Mountain's Rock City and Ruby Falls
• Check the Chattanooga Visitor's Bureau downtown for more information on area attractions and activities.

Housing

Many attractive housing options for graduate students and families are listed on Southern's housing website. A list of university-owned rentals (for families) and a list of area rentals are provided. Visit the housing website »