Growing, thriving and gorgeous, Apison offers new homes and country estates
The community of Apison was named for the abundance of Apison shale in the area. But instead of coal mines, home buyers will find country vistas and quiet suburban living. Mostly rural, Apison is about 15 miles east of Chattanooga. It borders Ooltewah and Collegedale neighborhoods and north Georgia, about eight miles to the south. Apison’s roughly 4,200 people enjoy proximity to major employers including Volkwagen’s North American plant and Southern Adventist University.
For those seeking a middle ground between city and country living, Apison offers a rock-solid choice. “You can drive out a little-ways and feel like you’re in the country and when you do want to be in the city you’ve got Chattanooga close by,” says Max Bull, a Realtor with Richardson Group. “One of the big draws is that you can find houses with acreage and privacy -- but you’re still close to the city.”
Aerial view of the Apison neighborhood with the mountains in the background.
The Volkswagon production plant is a large employer for Apison families.
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Home prices range from modest to dazzling as do home sizes
Ranch-style homes have recently sold from $260,000 to $520,000. Recently built New Traditional homes have sold from $450,000 to $570,000, while estate-style homes with more than 3,000 square feet have sold from $1,000,000 to $12,000,000. According to Realtor Bull, how quickly houses sell is largely price-dependent. “If you find something for under $400,000 it’s going to go within days,” Bull says. “The more expensive homes might take longer to sell, but, they’re still popular and plenty are being built.”
A cozy ranch style home in the Apison neighborhood.
Apison has a growing number of New Traditional homes to choose from.
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Schools and employers in Apison are actively training the next generation
Job opportunities and strong public schools are powerful reasons people move to Apison. Enterprise South Industrial Park, which hosts Volkswagen’s $1 billion assembly plant, and employs 5,000 people, is just 15 minutes from Apison. Located in nearby Collegedale is Southern Adventist University, at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, enrolls about 3,000 students.
B-rated Hamilton County School District is the 7th best school district in the Chattanooga area, according to Niche. Students can start off with pre-kindergarten at Apison Elementary and continue at East Hamilton School. Both schools earn overall grades of A-, from Niche. East Hamilton offers clubs including Mock Trial, Virtual Enterprise and Climbers Club.
East Hamilton School offers education to the students of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Apison Elementary School serves Apison, Collegedale, and surrounding areas.
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Parks offer history lessons and plenty of hiking and biking trails
Visitors to Apison Park will find people letting their dogs run free in the dog park, shooting hoops, jogging on the track, or playing a laughter-filled game of horseshoes. White Oak Mountain Trails is a popular spot for mountain bikers who will discover 25 miles of trails that wind through woods and creeks. Red Clay Historic State Park is the notable historic park where the former Cherokee Nation began the Trail of Tears. Its creekside hiking trail leads to the well-known and stunning-looking Blue Hole Spring.
Red Clay State Park contains a visitor center, library, amphitheater, picnic area, and hiking.
Apison Park offers tennis courts, horse shoes, and a covered pavilion for residents.
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Shopping and dining destinations are close by and in Chattanooga
There are plenty of recognized stores and restaurants within a 10-mile drive of Apison. Shoppers head to Hamilton Place Mall for Dillard’s, Barnes & Noble and Regal Cinemas. Friends meet for lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. Walmart Supercenter in nearby Ooltewah and Publix at Hurricane Creek shopping center are the closest places to grab groceries.
Locals rave about Grey Flower Deli for their Momma’s Meatloaf Sandwich and their Million Dollar pie, which costs .0005% of that ($5). The deli doubles as a retail store with T-shirts, memorabilia and local crafts.
Dillard's at Hamilton Place mall is a convenient shopping option for Apison/
The Grey Flower Deli is a offers up hot deli sandwiches in Apison.
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Airport offers daily nonstops to a variety of destinations
Drivers take Highway 317 West and Interstate 75 South to get to Chattanooga Airport. The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) bus system serves Apison to Chattanooga and around Hamilton County. Chattanooga Airport offers daily non-stop flights to Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Charlotte.
The Apison neighborhood sign with lush landscape and American flag.
An aerial view on the Apison neighborhood and surrounding mountains.
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Live music and seasonal festivals are held at The Commons
The Commons in nearby Collegedale is the area’s cultural center. Year-round events, including a Mother’s Day Gala, the well-loved Christkindlmarkt during Christmas time and the Collegedale Apple Festival. Monthly musical performances feature folk, bluegrass, classical and jazz.
Hullander Farm is a unique venue space in Apison.
The beautiful landscaping and the Nature Nook Park in the Apison neighborhood.
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Low crime rates and nearby healthcare are significant assets of Apison
Apison has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of two, which is lower than the national average of four. The index measures a neighborhood’s crime risk on an ascending scale of one to ten. Collegedale ranks either a one or two in all measurable categories. Nearby healthcare options include CHI Memorial Imaging Center in Ooltewah, Erlanger East Hospital in East Brainerd, Parkridge East Hospital in East Ridge, two Parkridge behavioral health campuses in East Brainerd, and Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland.
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