Hamilton County, county in Tennessee, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 371,662 inhabitants. The county was created 205 years ago in 1819. Its county seat is Chattanooga.
There are 14 city/town in Hamilton County, TN. The largest city of Hamilton County is Chattanooga with a population of 184,742. Other cities include, East Ridge population 20,979, East Brainerd population 15,114, Soddy-Daisy population 13,719, Middle Valley population 12,684
Sitting along the Tennessee River in southeast Tennessee, Hamilton County encompasses a mix of urban, suburban, and scenic areas. The county seat and largest city is Chattanooga, the fourth largest city in Tennessee. Known as the "Scenic City", Chattanooga is nestled between the river and surrounding mountains, providing plenty of natural beauty and outdoor activities. The city also boasts museums, restaurants, music venues, and a free electric bus system.
Other notable cities in Hamilton County include Soddy-Daisy, Red Bank, Lookout Mountain, and Signal Mountain. These smaller towns and suburbs each have their own unique character and charm, from the mountain vistas of Lookout Mountain to the lakeside views of Signal Mountain. Further east, Ooltewah and Collegedale are home to a growing university scene.
From the urban energy of Chattanooga to the peaceful wilderness of its outskirts, Hamilton County offers the best of city living and outdoor adventure. The county's diversity, from its economy and culture to its landscapes, provides something for everyone to enjoy. The mixture of history, innovation, and scenic beauty make Hamilton County's cities great places to live, work, and play.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Chattanooga | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. | 184,742 |
Collegedale | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America | 11,400 |
East Brainerd | Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States | 15,114 |
East Chattanooga | A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee. | 11,000 |
East Ridge | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America | 20,979 |
Lakesite | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America | 1,866 |
Lookout Mountain | Town in Tennessee, United States | 1,884 |
Middle Valley | Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee | 12,684 |
Ooltewah | Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee | 687 |
Red Bank | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States | 11,769 |
Ridgeside | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America | 446 |
Signal Mountain | Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States | 8,640 |
Soddy-Daisy | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America | 13,719 |
Walden | Town of the United States | 2,183 |