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Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Introduction to Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Signal Mountain, Tennessee, in Hamilton county, is 5 miles N of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 108 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The town is conveniently located inside the Chattanooga metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,429 people in Signal Mountain.

Signal Mountain History

Signal Mountain was used by Native Americans in the past to send smoke and fire signals across the Tennessee Valley. It was originally known as Signal Point and was a communications station at the time of the American Civil War. It was chartered as the Town of Signal Mountain in 1919. The town experienced growth in the 1970s.

Signal Mountain and nearby Attractions

  • Chattanooga Regional History Museum
  • Reflection Riding Arboretum and Botanical Garden
  • Mountain Opry
  • Booker T. Washington State Park

Things To Do In Signal Mountain

Weekly bluegrass music shows are held every Friday evening at the Mountain Opry. The Booker T. Washington State Park and the Green Gorge Park offer facilities for recreation. A visit to the Chattanooga Regional History Museum may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club.

Signal Mountain Transportation

Air transportation is available from Lovell Field Airport.

Signal Mountain Higher Education

Chattanooga State Technical Community College, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Tennessee Technological University and Lee University are all nearby.

High Points

Signal Mountain strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophySignal Mountain Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySignal Mountain Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySignal Mountain Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySignal Mountain College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophySignal Mountain People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophySignal Mountain Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySignal Mountain Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Signal Mountain Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Signal Mountain, TN

Comparing Signal Mountain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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