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A growing and dynamic East Chattanooga enclave
Ridgedale-Oak Grove is a growing urban neighborhood contributing to the transformation of Chattanooga. Just a few blocks from downtown, this diverse area is home to the famous Sculpture Fields, along with an eclectic and changing mix of establishments that include salons, tattoo shops, restaurants and staple neighborhood bars. Among these spots is the Redbud, a more than century-old brick and stone building that once was a church. It’s now a destination for live music and offers recording space for budding artists. “It’s become a really lovable neighborhood,” says Ridgedale Community Association President Christina Sacco. “You see legacy residents who are living among new families, young families. It’s primarily younger homeownership, young professionals and a lot of artists and musicians.”
Historic Mill Town is seeing much renovation in Ridgedale-Oak Grove.
Ridgedale-Oak Grove's Yellow Jacket Records makes it's home in a beautiful historic storefront.
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Early 20th century Craftsmen and bungalows to new contemporaries
From century-old Craftsman bungalows on tight lots and stately historic homes on Missionary Ridge, Ridgedale has a lot of variation. “You've got a little bit of everything,” says Collin Rogers, real estate agent with Greater Chattanooga, Keller Williams Realty. “You've got lower income properties in Oak Grove, you've got the Mill Town redevelopment with new construction, then you’ve got historic homes on Missionary Ridge where, literally, there are cannons in the front yards,” says Rogers, referring to Civil War artifacts. Throughout most of Ridgedale, homes are close together and often separated by chain-link fences. Prices range from $200,000 to $450,000. Some Missionary Ridge homes range from $900,000 to $1,000,000. Industrial buildings too, on Vance Avenue, connect to the neighborhood's workday past.
Craftsman homes come in bungalows and two story editions in Ridgedale-Oak Grove.
Contemporary homes are a favorite new comer in Ridgedale-Oak Grove.
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From cafes to themed neighborhood bars
With East Main Street dividing Ridgedale and Oak Grove, residents in both are close to shops and restaurants. “The restaurant scene is going to be kind of 'meat-and-three' sort of thing— lots of soul food,” says Rogers, referring to a classic Southern-style meal usually served in casual restaurants. Sleepyhead Coffee at Dodds Avenue and Main opens as a café in the morning and morphs into a alcohol-free cocktail lounge in the evening. Sugar’s Ribs is another Ridgedale staple, serving classic Southern barbeque and retro vibes, with checkered tablecloths and a jukebox in the corner. What visitors might not expect are its mascots: seven goats, which graze in the field next to the restaurant and can be called with the ring of a bell, which hangs above a sign labeled “Goat Bell”. Mean Jeen’s is a new neighborhood bar with a funky vibe inspired by the film The Big Lebowski. The restaurant is named after owner Jeena Listar, who runs the bar with her husband, Josh Mongoven. “It’s been an endearing name for her,” says Mongoven. “She actually has it tattooed on her knuckles.” While there are a few community grocery stores such as La Guatemalteca, there is a Food City and Walmart Neighborhood Market east of the neighborhood on Ringgold Road.
Ridgedale-Oak Grove's Barque BBQ comes locals coming back for the excellent bbq.
Ridgedale-Oak Grove residents can relax in the cozy and fun atmosphere of Lo Main.
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See the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park
Montague Park is home to Sculpture Fields, a 45-acre lawn woven with gravel walkways and peppered with contemporary art. Known as the largest urban park in Chattanooga, much of the art displayed here was created by sculptor John Henry, who redeveloped the space in 2016. “He has large-scale sculptures all over the world,” says Rogers. Montague Park also features pieces created by other artists from across the country. Trails wind through the art installations, and people often picnic beneath the structures. To the south of Ridgedale is East Lake Duck Pond. Visitors enter through a red brick archway, which leads to a paved path encircling the duck pond and lined with vintage streetlamps. This serene scene is interrupted only by the splashing of the water fountains and the occasional chorus of quacks. The park is also home to several pavilions and a small playground. Established in 1927, the Chattanooga Zoo is a 13-acre expanse in Warner Park, just north of the neighborhood.
Ridgedale-Oak Grove is a colorful community with many styles of homes to choose from.
Head into Ridgedale-Oak Grove to view the Illinois Monument at Missionary Ridge.
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The Hamilton County School District
The Hamilton County School District serves Ridgedale residents, with students zoned into several different school pipelines based on their address. Kids can start their education at East Side Elementary School, which scored a C-plus on Niche. They can continue to Orchard Knob Middle School, graded C. and The Howard School, a grade 9-12 school that offers several specialized learning programs, such as the Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation. The McCallie School, located on the eastern end of Ridgedale, is an all-boys boarding school that received an A-plus grade from Niche. McCallie, which serves students in sixth to 12th grade, is ranked in the state as the top high school for both athletes and STEM.
McCallie School sits on the foot of Missionary Ridge in Ridgedale.
Inside Orchard Knob Elementary School you will find eager students and talented teachers.
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A few blocks down from the annual MAINx24
East Main Street provides a direct connection to the Southside Historic District less than 2 miles west. That puts residents close to the annual MAINx24, a 24-hour festival that occurs each December in the Southside area. The event features a variety of activities but essentially starts and ends with breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Typical scenes over the years have seen goers, decked out in outfits like onesie walrus and reindeer costumes, go on trots on the road, with some even pushing strollers along the way. “It’s really nice to be that close, especially when there are city events going on, and especially family-friendly events,” says Sacco. Some other neighborhood events include a Community Friendsgiving and Tree Planting Day in Ridgedale.
Ridgedale-Oak Grove artists are highlighted throughout the community.
Ridgedale-Oak Grove is just a few minutes drive of downtown and quick access to higheays.
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Getting around Ridgedale
Those commuting downtown can take Interstate 24. East Main Street provides another route downtown. Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) services several bus stops along 24th Street, East Main Street and Dodds Avenue. Cyclists can take the bike lanes along Dodds Avenue and South Hickory Street. The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is about 7 miles east of Ridgedale. Parkridge Medical Center and CHI Memorial Hospital are just north of the neighborhood.
Ridgedale-Oak Grove is on the west side of the ridge just east of downtwon.
Ridgedale-Oak Grove
stretches across the foot of Missionary Ridge.
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Crime
Ridgedale’s overall CAP Index crime score is 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. The area has a score of 8 for homicide and assault with a weapon.
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Parks in this Area
Illinois Monument
Montague Park
Highland Park Commons
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
East Lake Community Center
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Trails
Watkins Street Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Overlook Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Lovell Field
16 min drive
Bus
Main & Watkins
Bus
Vance & S Willow-1
Bus
23rd & Commerce
Bus
Dodds & 29th
Bus
Dodds & Kirby-1
Bus
4th Ave & 34th
Bus
23rd & Willow
Ridgedale-Oak Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ridgedale-Oak Grove, Chattanooga sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridgedale-Oak Grove, Chattanooga over the last 12 months is $337,450, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,288
Median Age
32
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,722
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,499
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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