Presented by
River City Company
Downtown Chattanooga’s economic development company.
There are many different areas around town for a little retail therapy. Each features an eclectic mix of both retail chains as well as independent local shops. Here are some hot spots:
City Center
Located on the 800 Block of Chestnut Street, this new downtown shopping destination is unique and varied. CitiPark is the place to grab a tasty doughnut, bagel or have a diner experience and browse through the vintage and consigned treasures in the area. With a significant crafting and art influence, you can pick up some unique fabric, make some candles, utilize a specialty sewing lab and buy that new painting to go on your wall. If you are a console or internet gamer, then CitiPark has unique options for you too.
City Center
Midtown features many locally owned establishments, from bodegas and ethnic restaurants to gentlemen’s tailors and formal dress boutiques. Coffee shops, mom and pop luncheonettes, opticians, barbershops and financial institutions of any sort dot the street level spaces of the high rises between 4th and 12th streets.
City Center
Located in an 18th century stone and brick fortress, Warehouse Row is the destination for an eclectic mix of boutique shopping, artisans, and dining. From high-end furniture and home décor accessories to the latest trends in clothing, shoes and jewelry, this up-and-coming downtown beacon is becoming one of the hottest places to play.
Northshore
Ask anyone and they'll tell you Frazier Avenue is where you'll find locally owned shops featuring everything from art supplies to clothing and shoes, folk art, books, wind up toys, handmade gifts and poster art, bicycles, jewelry and gifts, housemade beer, donuts, ice cream, hot dogs and more. There's even a Walgreen's and Family Dollar just across the street for convenient essentials.
Northshore
A shopping haven for those who can't stand the traditional mall, 2 Northshore offers dozens of stores including a natural foods grocery store, upscale wine shop, outdoor equipment outfitter, bicycles, education toys, designer modern furniture and home accessories, jewelry, hair stylists, a day spa, and much, much more.
Riverfront
Tourists will love the selection of souvenirs and other sundries in this popular haven for out of towners. However, locals flock there daily to take advantage of the great locally-owned restaurants the riverfront area has to offer. From housemade pizzas and handcrafted beers to Chattanooga's premiere steakhouse and the hippest diner in the Southeast, there's plenty to taste.
Southside
Discover locally-baked artisian bread, housemade sausages, handcrafted furniture and accessories, custom stationary and more. Main Street is also home to a diverse selection of restaurants, from a simple taco stand to the most upscale sushi and Italian cuisine Chattanooga has to offer. There's even an authentic Spanish grocer, and Enzo's specialty grocery store is coming Spring 2013.
