In the 1900's, Main Street was a busy industrial corridor flush with restaurants, distilleries, banks, hotels and manufacturers. From 1997 to the present, grants and old buildings attracted many businesses, galleries and residences to the area. Now with the renovation of the Choo Choo , new homes in Jefferson Heights, and bustling eclectic eateries, the Southside's popularity is growing significantly.
- "Southside Story," Times Free Press
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"Southside, once the urban center of industry in Chattanooga, came to be known for its abandoned warehouses and old buildings during the mid-20th century. Today, revitalization has filled the neighborhood with the art, culture, cuisine and entertainment that has come to define the city. With the 50+ businesses that pepper the neighborhood as proof, this once-desolate area is experiencing a second life."
- StyleBlueprint
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