LIVING IN Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga sits in a natural bowl where the Tennessee River carves through the southern tip of the Appalachian plateau, with Lookout Mountain rising to the southwest and Signal Mountain to the north. That geography isn’t incidental — it shapes everything about daily life here, from the 13-mile Tennessee Riverwalk that connects the waterfront to the 50-plus trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown.
The city has undergone a steady revitalization over the past two decades, anchored by the Tennessee Aquarium, the Hunter Museum of American Art, and a thriving restaurant and brewery scene along North Shore and the Southside. It draws buyers from Atlanta, Nashville, and beyond who want a city with culture and walkability — without the price tag.
For Pualani, Chattanooga isn’t just her coverage area — it’s her home base. Her office at Keller Williams Greater Chattanooga at 7158 Lee Hwy puts her in the market daily, and her 25-year background as a military strategist means she approaches every client’s housing decision with the same clarity she brought to operational planning.
“Chattanooga gives clients city energy and mountain breathing room in the same zip code. That’s rare, and it’s why so many of my clients who are right-sizing end up here.”
— PUALANI ZUNIGA, Homes By Pualani
Why Chattanooga, TN
A quieter community, scenic surroundings, and practical access to the tri-state region.
Walkable riverfront neighborhoods, a thriving arts and food scene, and Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain on the doorstep. Most buyers from larger metros say Chattanooga offers more than they expected at a fraction of the price.
More than 50 trailheads within 30 minutes of downtown. The 13-mile Tennessee Riverwalk connects the waterfront from the North Shore to Chickamauga. Rock climbing, kayaking, hang gliding — Chattanooga punches far above its size for outdoor access.
Buyers relocating from Atlanta, Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles consistently find Chattanooga’s cost of living a significant factor. The median home price of $344,800 offers real value compared to similar-sized metros with comparable amenities.
Chattanooga was one of the first U.S. cities with a municipal gigabit fiber network — a factor that put it on the map for remote workers and digital businesses relocating from larger cities well before the pandemic.
Chattanooga sits at the convergence of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama — giving buyers flexibility to compare communities across state lines on commute, lifestyle, and budget without leaving the metro area.
From downtown condos and North Shore bungalows to East Brainerd family homes and Lookout Mountain estates — Chattanooga’s neighborhoods offer something for buyers at almost every price point and life stage.
SMART SIZE LIVING
Pualani Zuniga is a Retired Colonel and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Greater Chattanooga, licensed through the Chattanooga Association of REALTORS (CTAR).
Her Smart Size Living framework helps clients think through whether to stay in their current home, sell, or build — and Chattanooga is often where those conversations land, whether a client is downsizing from a larger home, right-sizing for retirement, or consolidating a multi-generational household.
If you want a clear plan — not just a listing search — that’s what Pualani does.
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Retired Colonel · REALTOR® · Keller Williams Greater Chattanooga
A 25-year military strategist and Retired Colonel, Pualani brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and genuine warmth to every client relationship. Her aloha spirit and direct, honest approach, shaped by decades of high-stakes decision making, translate into real estate guidance that’s substantive, not transactional.
She serves buyers and sellers across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama through the Chattanooga Association of REALTORS.
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Pualani can help you compare Chattanooga with nearby communities, walk through your housing needs, and put a plan together — without pressure or guesswork.
