Hello,

Sorry but this post is not really climbing related, but I thought local climber insight could be useful in this situation.

My wife and I are moving from Arizona to Chattanooga next month. We are considering buying a home in the St. Elmo neighborhood. We are wondering if anyone out there has any feedback concerning the area i.e. crime, friendlyness, etc.

Thanks
David Adkins

David -- My main contact with Chattanooga is driving through there on the way to and from climbing, so I can't help you with neighborhood beta. What you might do is post your question on the Southeastern Climbers Coalition message board. There's a lot of Chattanooga people on that board.

Good luck finding a place.

JL

St. Elmo is alright. Jerrydactyle has lived there for years. I think he is still trying to sell his ex-house. PM me if you need his contact info...

RJ

I used to work remodeling houses in St. Elmo, it's fine for a few blocks, but it gets a little seedy near 37th and Central Ave. Here in Atl., every area is more seedy than just about any area in Chatt.!
If I ever move back to Chatty, I'll live north of the city in Sale Creek or some other small community.

I am moving there in the fall and am interested to see where I will end up. My girlfriend is a realtor in the area and could give you some advice if you need. Probably the best advice you could get is from my friend who is a paramedic and a SWAT team member in Chatty. He will tell you the low down on that area for sure.