9 Best Southside Chattanooga Spots: Your Ultimate Local Guide
Southside Chattanooga is one of the city’s most creatively reinvented neighborhoods, and if you’ve booked a stay with us, it’s right outside your door. Old warehouses turned into breweries, a century-old bakery still doing things the slow way, murals around nearly every corner; this is what makes staying in Southside Chattanooga feel like an experience, not just a stay. Here are the 9 spots we send every guest to first.
Southside Chattanooga’s Industrial-Meets-Creative Roots
Southside Chattanooga used to be the city’s working, industrial heart — brick warehouses, rail lines, and factories. Today those same buildings house breweries, art studios, and some of the best coffee in town, while the neighborhood’s rail-line grid still gives it a walkable character you won’t find downtown.
Coffee & Morning Rituals
1. Velo Coffee Roasters
Start your morning the Southside way at Velo Coffee Roasters, a specialty roaster on East Main Street that’s been perfecting small-batch, single-origin coffee in the neighborhood since 2009. Grab a seat in their generous outdoor coffee garden and watch the neighborhood wake up.
2. Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe
Just a five-minute walk away, Niedlov’s Bakery & Cafe has been baking organic, artisan bread and pastries since 2002. It’s the kind of bakery-café where you’ll want to linger over a coffee and a fresh-baked pastry before the day gets going.
Back home, your own coffee bar is stocked and ready with both Keurig and Nespresso options (plus disposable to-go cups), so a slower morning in is always on the table too.
Evening Hangouts
You genuinely don’t have to go far to unwind.
3. Oddstory Brewing Co.
Sits right next door to our four-story townhome, pouring a rotating lineup of house beers in a relaxed taproom with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating — an easy, laid-back spot to gather with your group before heading home for the night.
4. Alleia is rustic Italian, a longtime Southside favorite.
5. Southside Pizza Wood-fired pies just steps from your door.
For a full rundown of where to eat with your group, check out our guide to the best restaurants in Chattanooga Southside.
Art, Murals & First Friday
Southside has quietly become Chattanooga’s unofficial arts district over the past decade.
6. Main Terrain Art Park — An outdoor fitness park woven with public art and seasonal haiku poems embedded right into the running track.
7. Sculpture Fields at Montague Park — The largest sculpture park in the Southeast.
8. Southside Murals — Large-scale works scattered across Main Street and the Broad Street corridor make for a great self-guided scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy.
If your trip lines up with the first Friday of the month, don’t miss First Friday, when galleries and studios across Southside and downtown open their doors with new exhibitions and a relaxed, come-as-you-are energy.
Chattanooga Market & Weekend Traditions
If you’re visiting between April and November, plan a Sunday around
9. Chattanooga Market, one of Frommer’s top 10 public markets in the country. It’s an easy, walkable way to spend a morning browsing local makers, food vendors, and live music.
Getting Around Southside
One of the best parts of staying with us is how little you’ll need to drive. You’re within walking distance of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, and a short drive or Uber gets you to North Shore, downtown attractions, and Lookout Mountain. Just a heads-up: because we’re located next to a popular local brewery, nearby street parking can get tight on evenings, weekends, and during special events, our private garage space is your guaranteed spot, so plan to tuck your car away early if you’re heading out for the night.
Your Home Base in the Heart of It All
After a day of exploring coffee shops, murals, and the market, there’s nothing better than heading home to relax. Our four-story townhome puts you right in the middle of everything Southside has to offer, with space for everyone, hotel-level cleanliness, and thoughtful extras like our rooftop patio with a fire pit — perfect for winding down with the group after a day out. Explore our guest portal once you check in for even more local favorites and optional add-ons like private chef experiences and guided tours.
Ready to make Southside your home base for your next Chattanooga trip? Book your stay directly and let us take care of the rest.
