Chattanooga, TN

While Chattanoogans don’t always break into song, it’s easy to imagine why living here has us singing our own praises—literally. And we’re looking for talented people to join us in building our community. If you’re not totally convinced to join the chorus, let us break it down for you.

We’ve been voted Outside Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” twice. From mountain biking to rock climbing and paddle boarding on the Tennessee River, we have what it takes to satisfy the most intrepid explorer. To make life in Chattanooga even sweeter, you can get from our downtown to a hiking trail on a ridge in 10 minutes.

As you heard already, Chattanooga is the Gig City. Yep, we own that. The first city in the Western Hemisphere to offer one-gigabit internet service. Call us overachievers, but we didn’t s-l-o-w down after that either. We took it to the next level – now we’re 10-GIG city. That’s, literally, 10 times better. Just like Chattanooga is at least 10 times better than most places.

Obviously, the gig has its business advantages (helloooo 3D printers). But it’s kind of a big deal in everyday life too (*cough* watching Netflix *cough*). Imagine never seeing the buffering “wheel of death” again—you know the one —when trying to stream your favorite movie musicals. Still living in the internet Stone Age?

By now we imagine you’re thinking, “Super-swift internet and nearby whitewater rapids cost big bucks,” right? Not so. Chattanooga’s cost of living lands below national averages, especially for housing (our average median home price? $172,000). Home can be a downtown loft in the Tomorrow Building, a great place for new arrivals to crash, or a 10-acre farm in the surrounding hills. See for yourself how far your dollar can go here. Are you more of a self-starter startup? Chattanooga’s affordability attracts like-minded business entrepreneurs. In fact, SmartAsset found estimated first-year costs for running a business in Chattanooga are about half of what you’d pay in Silicon Valley.

If we still haven’t convinced you to sing along, maybe this will. While we’re into our day jobs, we prefer not to spend our time singing about “work, work, work, work, work.” Unlike the “Big City,” we value life outside of work, too. And there’s plenty to do. If you like it, we’ve got it. Food. Sports. Art. Music. Game of Thrones replica swords (literally). Whether your ideal day is spent snapchatting river otters or getting your drink on at one of many new breweries or distilleries, you can do it here. Our tech savvy town even offers some unique opportunities for continuing education, like Center Centre, the first dedicated UX design school.

We really are the Tom Hanks of places. We’re the GIG City AND we’re the Scenic City. Because Chattanooga’s got enough moxie to rock two monikers. At the risk of sounding too braggadocious, Chattanooga’s ever-changing, magnificent views always surprise. (Don’t believe us? Check out #noogagram). And, we’ve got all four seasons.

The best part about Chattanooga? Our cast and crew. We’re not trying to be the next Silicon Valley. Though, HBO is welcome to film a series about our own, thriving, start-up scene. With our showstopping mentality and Southern hospitality, we’ve got the perfect set. Now we need the talent. And we’ve got a starring role, just for you. Ready for your close up? Pack your bags and make the move. Let’s find you a job and soon you’ll be singing our tune.