Hamilton county has a strong and diverse business community, that is made up of regional, national and international corporations of all sizes. Some of the businesses include Access America Transport, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CBL & Associates, The Chattanooga Bakery, Chattem, the world’s first Coca-Cola bottling plant, Coker Tire, U.S. Xpress Inc., Covenant Transport, Double Cola, CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Luken Communications, Miller & Martin, the National Model Railroad Association, Reliance Partners, Republic Parking System, Rock/Creek, Tricycle Inc., and Unum. McKee Foods Corporation, the maker of nationally known Little Debbie brand snack cakes, is a privately held, family-run company headquartered in Collegedale. In addition, Volkswagen has an assembly plant in the county. These diverse businesses attract employees from all around the globe, adding to the international appeal of the region.

As home to some of the nation’s most innovative healthcare providers, Hamilton County leads the way with some of the world’s finest medical and surgical services. The city is home to premier institutions and healthcare systems alike. Residents will find any type of medical care that they need from the simplest well visit to more advanced procedures.

Residents of Hamilton County enjoy easy access to quality educational facilities and programs on every academic level. The County School System is recognized for innovative program and excellence in education. A wide variety of higher education institutions can be found in Chattanooga and nearby communities.