Hixson, Tennessee facts for kids
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Hixson, Tennessee
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 Hixson, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Hixson, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| City | Chattanooga |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
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| • Total | 14,216 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
37343
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47065 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1306579 |
Hixson is a community in Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA. It used to be a separate area but is now part of the city of Chattanooga. In 2020, about 14,216 people lived there.
Hixson is located in the northeastern part of Chattanooga. It is also part of the larger Chattanooga metropolitan area. The Tennessee River forms its eastern border. Some neighborhoods inside Hixson are DuPont, Northgate, Big Ridge, and Valleybrook.
History of Hixson
Hixson was first settled by European pioneers around 1821. John and Elendar Hixson were among the first families to arrive. John Hixson was born in 1797. His family came to America in the mid-1600s from England.
John and Elendar Hixson had nine children between 1821 and 1851. In 1852, some family members moved west to southern Missouri. They hoped Missouri would stay neutral during the coming American Civil War.
Shopping in Hixson
Hixson has a main shopping area around Northgate Mall. This mall was built in 1972. It is one of two major shopping malls in the Chattanooga area. The other is the larger Hamilton Place.
In 2012, a company called CBL bought Northgate Mall. They paid $11.5 million for it. The company has plans to make big improvements to the mall.
Schools in Hixson
The schools in Hixson are managed by the Hamilton County government. The county and city school systems joined together in 1997. This happened after people voted for it in 1995.
Hixson has one public high school, Hixson High School. It also has one main middle school, Hixson Middle School. A small part of the community is served by Loftis Middle School.
Currently, five elementary schools serve the area:
- Big Ridge Elementary
- McConnell Elementary
- Ganns Middle Valley Elementary
- DuPont Elementary
- Hixson Elementary
Changes are planned for some of these schools. DuPont Elementary might close and merge with other schools. A new, larger school will be built for Ganns Middle Valley Elementary.
Fun Things to Do in Hixson
Hixson has several fun places to visit. The Chickamauga Dam is on its eastern border. You can also find several marinas along the Tennessee River.
Greenway Farms is a great outdoor spot. It is part of the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy. Here you can enjoy hiking, canoeing, and sports. There is also a dog park for your furry friends.
Valleybrook Golf Course is another attraction. It hosts the Choo Choo Classic golf event. From 1983 to 1991, it was a regular stop for the PGA Tour's Chattanooga Classic.
