The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has a wonderful fine arts program and center that is open to the public. You can view visual arts, hear music, or watch plays at the center.
Baylor welcomes students from 12 countries, 23 states, and dozens of area neighborhoods. This private school serves students in grades 6 through 12.
Bluff View Art District is Chattanooga’s premiere spot for all things art! It stretches over 1.5 blocks high above the Tennessee River. It’s dedicated to visual, horticultural, and culinary arts.
Catoosa County Public Schools is a student-focused learning community, where excellence is expected from staff and students, every day, without exception. They serve students in grades pre-k through 12.
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) provides an innovative, engaging, and personalized learning environment for students in grades K-8. Established in 2011, CCSE is centrally located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Chattanooga Christian School is a Christian, interdenominational, co-educational, day school nestled on 55 acres at the foot of Lookout Mountain. CCS has been serving Christian families in the Chattanooga area since 1970 and currently enrolls 1,320 students.
The Chattanooga Public Library serves City of Chattanooga residents through its main library in downtown Chattanooga and through four branches. Our mission is to be the community’s catalyst for lifelong learning. Neighborhood library locations include the Northgate, Eastgate, South Chattanooga and Avondale branches.
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera was the first combined professional resident symphony and opera company in the nation, merging in 1985. Kayoko Dan, Music Director and Conductor, leads the company’s artistic vision and is in her third season with the CSO.
Founded in 1923, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre offers high-quality, live stage productions year round on two stages from their beautiful facility on the Tennessee River.
Creating meaningful connections between people and animals through education, conservation and engagement.
Rated the #7 children’s museum in the US by Trekaroo! Fun, hands-on learning exhibits for children of all ages.
Since 1985, Grace Academy has offered a Christ-centered education, blending the pursuit of knowledge with Biblical wisdom. They serve students in grades pre-k through 12.
The Hamilton County School District is comprised of 576-square miles in southeastern Tennessee with a population of 357,738 residents. The 79 schools consist of Pre-K through grade twelve with nearly 2,800 full-time teachers responsible for educating over 44,500 students.
The Hunter Art Museum is the perfect place to enjoy fine art in Chattanooga. With permanent and traveling exhibitions, there’s always something new to explore.
International Experience (iE) provides a platform for international high school students, their host families and their host communities to connect, relate and explore both the differences that define us as well as the similarities that unite us. We believe that learning about other cultures, languages and customs is the best way to dispel prejudice and embrace global citizenship.
Our presence in Chattanooga has grown from 4 host families in 2020 to nearly 30 in 2022! Families can host anywhere in Hamilton County as well as Bradley, Sequatchie, Polk, Loudon, Knox, and surrounding counties.
Sara is reachable by text, phone, or email and has a team of 5 Local coordinators ready to help you get started on your journey with your exchange student! Students arrive in August 2023, but students are being matched to host families now!
The James A. Smith Planetarium is operated by the Walker County School System. While a majority of their programming is for school children, the Planetarium offers some occasional public programming.
Public planetarium programs are usually presented on the first Sunday afternoon of each month at 2:30 p.m. and on the last Tuesday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m. unless the date falls when schools are not in session or there is inclement weather. The planetarium operates from October 2nd through December 13th and from January 14th through May 14th.
Located in Chattanooga, McCallie welcomes students from all around the country and around the world. This private school serves boys in grades 6 through 12.
Serving grades pre-k through 12, Oakwood aims to unit a passion for Christ with excellence in academics.
Point Christian Academy is a new Christian School and Preschool in the heart of Red Bank.
For the 2022-2023 school year, we have students enrolled from pre-k 2 through Pre-k 4 and Kindergarten through 2nd grade. We will be expanding our Academy grades to 4th grade for the 2023-2024 school year with plans for strategic growth in the following years.
Point Christian Academy’s mission:
In pursuit of academic excellence and in partnership with families, Point Christian Academy exists to immerse every student in Biblical Truth, equipping them to be servants of Christ.
For more information or to schedule a tour please call 423-847-2919.