Southside

choo choo · 37408

Southside is the part of Chattanooga that admits it used to be industrial and decided to monetize the brick. The Choo Choo anchors a district where warehouses became distilleries, parking lots became patios, and a working rail line still rumbles past the cocktails. Main Street and MLK pull a mixed crowd: out-of-town wedding parties, UTC grad students, and the Atlanta refugees who priced in before the listings caught up. The tradeoff is real. Rent climbs every quarter, weekends get loud, and the gravel lots that made parking easy keep turning into mid-rises. Still the most legible date map in the city.

$51,435

median income

$1,414

median rent

The data

Southside by the numbers

Median individual income in Southside is about $51.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Southside pays about $1,410 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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21 spots across Southside

Southside
Dining
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Chattanooga Downtown
Brazilian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 9,580
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 9,580 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Chattanooga Downtown.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Southside
Dining
Southside Social
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,622
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,622 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Southside Social.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Southside
Cafés
Niedlov's Cafe & Bakery
Bakery$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,809
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,809 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Niedlov's Cafe & Bakery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 6 PM
Tue7 AM to 6 PM
Wed7 AM to 6 PM
Thu7 AM to 6 PM
Fri7 AM to 9 PM
Sat7 AM to 4 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Southside
Activity
The Comedy Catch At The Choo Choo
Comedy club★ 4.6 · 1,451
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,451 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Comedy Catch At The Choo Choo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed6 to 11 PM
Thu6 to 11 PM
Fri6 to 11 PM
Sat6 PM to 12 AM
Sun6 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Southside
Cafés
The Hot Chocolatier
Chocolate shop★ 4.7 · 1,182
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,182 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Hot Chocolatier.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 6 PM
Thu11 AM to 6 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Curbside pickup · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Southside
Activity
Songbirds
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 934
Wheelchair access
Southside
Dining
Easy Bistro & Bar
Bistro$$$$★ 4.6 · 846
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 846 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Easy Bistro & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Southside
Drinks
Shady's Corner
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 829
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 829 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Shady's Corner.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 3 AM
Sat11 AM to 3 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Southside
Cafés
Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar
Ice cream shop★ 5 · 532
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 532 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 8 PM
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed2 to 9 PM
Thu2 to 9 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 10 PM
Sun2 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Southside
Drinks
Home
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 352
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 352 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Home.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 2 AM
Tue4 PM to 2 AM
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Locals
Contact
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Southside
Activity
Barrelhouse Ballroom
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 340
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Southside
Cafés
Insomnia Cookies
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 303
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 303 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Insomnia Cookies.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 3 AM
Fri11 AM to 3 AM
Sat12 PM to 3 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southside
Dining
2nd
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 241
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 241 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 2nd.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sat4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sun4:30 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southside
Activity
The Granfalloon
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 173
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 173 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Granfalloon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southside
Activity
Synergy Climbing And Ninja
Rock climbing★ 4.8 · 160
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 160 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Synergy Climbing And Ninja.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue10 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed10 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu10 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri10 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southside
Drinks
Broads
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 121
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 121 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Broads.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Southside
Drinks
Hoptown Southside
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 112
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 112 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hoptown Southside.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 11 PM
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Southside
Dining
FORGE
Restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 85
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 85 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at FORGE.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Tue6 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Wed6 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Thu6 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Fri6 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat7 to 11 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun7 to 11 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southside
Drinks
Bless Yer Heart
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 67
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 67 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bless Yer Heart.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Southside
Drinks
Wiseguy Lounge - King St
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 36
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wiseguy Lounge - King St.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri3 PM to 3 AM
Sat3 PM to 3 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Southside
Drinks
Pedestrian Wine & Cheese
Wine store★ 5 · 25
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 25 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pedestrian Wine & Cheese.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 8 PM
Tue12 to 8 PM
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · In-store pickup · In-store shopping
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps

Southside

Southside by the numbers

Local date spots

Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Chattanooga Downtown

Southside Social

Niedlov's Cafe & Bakery

The Comedy Catch At The Choo Choo

The Hot Chocolatier

Songbirds

Easy Bistro & Bar

Shady's Corner

Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar

Home

Barrelhouse Ballroom

Insomnia Cookies

2nd

The Granfalloon

Synergy Climbing And Ninja

Broads

Hoptown Southside

FORGE

Bless Yer Heart

Wiseguy Lounge - King St

Pedestrian Wine & Cheese

Reach Southside singles right where they plan dates.