DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN CHATTANOOGA, TN

Tennessee River curves through this city of 185,000, where Appalachian foothills create dramatic elevation changes and scenic overlooks. Humid subtropical climate delivers mild winters—January lows around 32°F—and hot summers climbing into the low 90s with oppressive humidity. The city receives 52 inches of annual rainfall, with afternoon thunderstorms common during summer months. Manufacturing heritage transitions toward outdoor recreation and technology economy as the city reinvents itself. Lookout Mountain and surrounding ridges provide natural barriers and recreational opportunities.