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.
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.
