Living and Training in Chattanooga

Through the strong partnership between the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga  and Erlanger, our institutions train the next generation of physicians in our community. Through the training of medical students, residents, and fellows, our institutions guarantee the delivery of state-of-the-art health care to Hamilton County residents and those in surrounding communities.

Like Chattanooga — the dynamic city we call home — The UT Health Science Center College of Medicine-Chattanooga and Erlanger are constantly growing. Together, we work towards more accessible and improved healthcare in our region. 

Surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes, and endless hiking/biking trails, Chattanooga, AKA "The Scenic City" or the "10-GIG City" offers one of the most beautiful settings that can be imagined.  Chattanooga offers a bit of everything - the fastest internet service in the western hemisphere, a thriving innovation business district in research and healthcare, and a booming downtown along the Tennessee River filled with shops, dining and history. 

Awarded Outdoor Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” for two years, Chattanooga always delivers. 

We know how important your education and career are, but we want you to have a balanced life. There's plenty to do in and around Chattanooga. If you like it, we’ve got it:  Food, Sports, Art, and Music. To make life even more adventurous, you can get from downtown to a hiking trail in just 10 minutes.  Chattanooga’s ever-changing, magnificent views always surprise. Best of all -- Chattanooga enjoys four distinct seasons. 

Chattanooga seamlessly blends outdoor lifestyle with business. In fact, Chattanooga’s economic opportunity and outdoor recreation choices allow our companies to draw talent from around the world and build a thriving economic base.

Map of the Chattanooga area.

Chattanooga economic highlights include:

• Manufacturing Magnet – Since the late 1800s, Chattanooga has been the center of manufacturing in the Southeast. Today, Chattanooga is home to major companies like Little Debbie, Coca-Cola, Moon Pies, and more!
• Financial Services and Technology – Thousands of Chattanooga employees work in the financial and technology services. Insurers like BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UNUM were born here in Chattanooga and we have a thriving base of young technology and logistics companies experiencing exponential growth.
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystem – People in Chattanooga were the first to put Coca-Cola in a bottle. Chattanooga invented the tow truck. Today, Chattanooga builds on this legacy with a strong infrastructure to support businesses.