Chattanooga, Tennessee
The scenic city on the Tennessee River.
Grit city on the Tennessee River. Rock climbers, river rats, and a growing scene of outdoor makers.
Products from Chattanooga
2 products from indie brands based right here.
Brands in Chattanooga
6 independent makers based right here.
Chattanooga Leather Works
Leather Goods
Precision leather goods handmade in Chattanooga, born as an in-house addition to RMJ Tactical for knife sheaths and tool covers. Mixes high-tech manufacturing with classic hand-stitching to produce tough, field-ready sheaths, wallets, and tool bags built for real use.
View profileDig It Designs
Art & Apparel
Screen-printed apparel and art from Chattanooga celebrating the Tennessee outdoors. Tees, posters, and stickers featuring Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee River, and local trail culture. Designed and printed in the Scenic City.
View profileGranola Products
Packs & Bags
Brothers Kelsey and Connor Scott moved to Chattanooga for the climbing, broke their mom's sewing machine making chalk bags, then invested in an industrial machine and never looked back. Granola now makes scout packs, sling packs, and day packs with locally sourced materials and fleece liners from recycled soda bottle fiber.
View profileHutton & Smith Brewing
Craft Beverages
Geology-inspired craft brewery in Chattanooga's Southside district. Every beer is named after a geological term or formation — Alcyone Pale Ale, Transmontanus IPA. Founded by two geologists who traded rock hammers for brew kettles.
View profilePlum Nelly
Art & Craft
Home studio in Chattanooga creating pottery, purses, totes, and jewelry from recycled wool and leather. Handmade goods with a focus on repurposed materials and Southern making traditions — plum out of the city and nelly out of the country.
View profileRock/Creek
Outdoor Gear & Apparel
Independent outdoor outfitter born in Chattanooga in 1987. Gear, apparel, and footwear for trail running, climbing, paddling, and hiking. Hosts the Chattanooga Trail Race Series and is deeply embedded in the local outdoor community. Shop local, run local.
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About Chattanooga
Chattanooga has reinvented itself as a hub for climbing, trail running, and outdoor recreation, with Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River Gorge just minutes from downtown.
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