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Approximately 1815 Chief John Ross established a ferry and trading post on the Tennessee River. This area is now known as Ross’s Landing. The population and trade grew and in 1839 Chattanooga was incorporated as a town. A city charter was received in 1851. Chattanooga is the Indian word for "rock rising to a point."When the Civil War began the population of the city was only 5,545. But, because of its strategic location, Chattanooga became a key supply area for the Confederate Army. In 1863 the city was captured and occupied by Union forces.During the end of the 1800's and the beginning of the 1900's Chattanooga began a period of rapid growth. The city not only thrived on the iron industry, textile manufacturing and rail transportation, but also saw the establishment of other new businesses. The first Coca-Cola bottling franchise was granted to Chattanoogans in 1899. In the 1930's the Tennessee Valley Authority was established and began building dams to control floods and generate electricity. Chattanooga became known as the "Electric Center of the Nation."

Today Chattanooga continues its growth. Its downtown area has undergone a face lift. New parks have been built, new buildings erected and old ones renovated. A 22 mile stretch along the Tennessee riverfront has been transformed into a model river park with fishing piers, river walks, an art district, a 100 year old walking bridge, recreational and business areas. All of this is anchored by the world’s largest freshwater aquarium.

Chattanooga is located in southeast Tennessee in Hamilton County. It is one of the nation’s oldest manufacturing cities with 25.3 percent of its employment in that sector. However, there is no single dominating industry. Economic advantages such as ample utilities, an efficient transportation system, abundant natural resources, a trained labor force and centralized location make Chattanooga a diversified and profitable business location. Chattanooga has brushed aside its reputation of a sleepy Southern town and has become recognized nationally for its innovative design and urban development initiatives.

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