Doing Business in Chattanooga

Chattanooga is the fourth largest city in Tennessee with a population of over 184,000, and serves as the seat for Hamilton County. Often referred to as the Scenic City, the name reflects the beautiful natural mountain and other surroundings. There is over 5,100 businesses located in the city with a growing population. Chattanooga is home to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City Gardens, and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway.

Tennessee Business Incentives

The state offers a variety of incentives to attract new companies, retain existing ones, and to capture the attention of growing corporations. These incentives are available to Chattanooga companies making targeted machinery investments, creating new jobs, and more. A summary of the available tax credit and deductions  includes the Standard Job Credit, Industrial Machinery Tax Credit,  Super Job Credit, TNInvestco, and certain state sales and use tax exemptions.

Chattanooga Business Organizations

There are also several business organizations, chambers, and associations focused on the development of commerce in the area. These groups serve the diverse needs of businesses in different industries facing unique challenges. This includes the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Small Business Development Center – Chattanooga, Downtown Chattanooga Alliance, Chattanooga Technology Council, and Choose Chattanooga.

Map of Chattanooga, TN

Interesting Facts About Chattanooga

  • The Moon Pie was created in Chattanooga in 1917 to serve as a dessert for coal miners. There is even a Moon Pie festival held every year.
  • The towing industry was started in Chattanooga in 1916 and tow trucks have become a fixture on roadways helping drivers ever since.
  • The city is also home to the first Krystal hamburger restaurant founded during the depression to make it easier to obtain cost effective meals.

Chattanooga Accounting Services

When a Chattanooga organization experiences a compliance challenge or financial reporting need, they turn to Calvetti Ferguson to help. Whether a start-up or established business, our firm can help with routine compliance issues to more complicated “once in a lifetime” events. The combination of practical experience combined with technical expertise allows team members to bring a fresh perspective to conventional challenges.

Below is a summary of the accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory (risk and transaction) offered to Chattanooga businesses, including:

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