The Gardens at Heritage Green is a short drive to beautiful downtown Chattanooga where you will be greeted with the area's historic district, unique shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Chattanooga (known as the Scenic City and Gateway to the Deep South) was originally founded in 1839 as a trading post at Ross's Landing and is rich in Civil War history. Chattanooga is located along the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains and several waterways. It is a beautiful mid-sized city, and because of its size, it enables the community to offer "big city” amenities along with "small town" ease of living. The city boasts world-class dining, coffee houses, concerts and arts festivals as well as several great attractions which include art museums and theatres. Some of the Scenic City area attractions that are popular among residents and visitors alike are: Ruby Falls, Rock City, Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, Hunter Art Museum, Chattanooga Zoo, IMAX Theatre, Incline Railway, Tennessee Valley Railway, Chattanooga Choo Choo and the Chattanooga Market where food, crafts and entertainment can be enjoyed from around the region.