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Collegedale, TN

Collegedale is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 11,109 at the 2020 census. Collegedale is a suburb of Chattanooga and is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Collegedale is home to Southern Adventist University.  The median household income is one of the highest in Hamilton County. It has been ranked as one of the best and safest places to live in Tennessee. The unincorporated community of Ooltewah is an enclave in Collegedale.

Collegedale was founded as the site of Southern Adventist University (then Southern Junior College) in 1916. It was incorporated under a city manager government in 1968. J.M. Ackerman was the first city manager, and Fred Fuller served as the city's first mayor.

Collegedale is located in southeastern Hamilton County at 35°3′6″N 85°2′49″W (35.051578, -85.047004), in the valley of Wolftever Creek. Just west of the city center, the creek cuts through White Oak Mountain, forming Collegedale Gap. Tennessee State Route 317 passes through the city center and Collegedale Gap, leading southeast 10 miles (16 km) to State Route 60 and northwest 4 miles (6 km) to Interstate 75 in the northeastern outskirts of Chattanooga. Downtown Chattanooga is 19 miles (31 km) west of Collegedale. Tennessee State Route 321 runs through the western part of Collegedale, leading north to U.S. routes 11 and 64 just north of Ooltewah and south 5 miles (8 km) to the Georgia state line.

As of the 2010 census, the city had a total area of 9.9 square miles (25.6 km²), all of it recorded as land. McKee Foods is headquartered in Collegedale. Originally launched in Chattanooga in 1934, the company moved to a facility on the campus of Southern Adventist University in 1956. McKee Foods is the producer of Little Debbie and Sunbelt snack foods.

Collegedale places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Memorial Hospital and Life Care Center of Collegedale offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For a more intense workout, check out Workout Anytime, which offers a range of exercise equipment and fitness classes. Yoga enthusiasts will appreciate Breathe Yoga Center and The Chattanooga Yoga Center, which offer classes for all skill levels. For those interested in martial arts, Ooltewah Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers classes for all ages.

Top sites in Collegedale TN are Little Debbie Park, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, and Red Clay State Historic Park.

Population: 11,476 (2023). ZIP codes: 37302, 37315, 37353, 37363. Area code: 423. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Area: 12.03 sq mi (31.16 km²).

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What county is Collegedale, TN in?

Collegedale is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 11,109 at the 2020 census. Collegedale is a suburb of Chattanooga and is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Collegedale is home to Southern Adventist University. The median household income is one of the highest in Hamilton County. It has been ranked as one of the best and safest places to live in Tennessee. The unincorporated community of Ooltewah is an enclave in Collegedale.

What is the history of Collegedale, TN?

Collegedale was founded as the site of Southern Adventist University (then Southern Junior College) in 1916. It was incorporated under a city manager government in 1968. J.M. Ackerman was the first city manager, and Fred Fuller served as the city's first mayor. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total area of 9.9 square miles (25.6 km²), all of it recorded as land.

Is Collegedale, TN a good place to live?

Collegedale is in Hamilton County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Collegedale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Collegedale, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Collegedale and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Collegedale are above average.

Sources

City of Collegedale

Wikipedia

Niche

Little Debbie Park

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Red Clay State Historic Park

Memorial Hospital

Life Care Center of Collegedale

Planet Fitness

Workout Anytime

Breathe Yoga Center

The Chattanooga Yoga Center

Ooltewah Jiu-Jitsu Academy
 

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