5 Best Gyms in Chattanooga TN
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 gyms in Chattanooga TN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers gyms and fitness centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, including strength, cardio, climbing and group class options. Gyms are ranked by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews, and only businesses with at least 300 reviews were eligible. Seven qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry lists its address, hours and what members mention in their reviews, so you can judge which one fits your schedule and goals.
#1
SPENGA Chattanooga
★ 4.9 (384 Google reviews)Gym
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SPENGA Chattanooga is a gym at 1705 Market St, rated 4.9 from 384 Google reviews. Weekday hours start at 5:30 am, with Saturday hours from 8:30 am to noon and Sunday hours from 9 to 11 am. Membership and appointments are listed as required. Reviewers mention classes that mix spinning, strength and yoga, personable trainers, and instructors who welcome beginners. Free parking and showers are noted. One long-time member says the management and trainers have changed over the years.
Best for: Mixed-format classes and beginner coaching
- Address
- 1705 Market St Ste. 101, Chattanooga, TN 37408, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon 5:30 am–6:30 pm; Sat 8:30 am–12 pm; Sun 9–11 am; Thu 5:30 am–6:30 pm; Tue 5:30 am–6:30 pm; Wed 5:30 am–6:30 pm
#2
Downtown Family YMCA
★ 4.8 (470 Google reviews)Gym
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Downtown Family YMCA is a gym at 301 W 6th St, rated 4.8 from 470 Google reviews. It opens early on weekdays at 4:45 am, with Saturday hours from 6 am to 6 pm and Sunday hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention child care, an indoor swimming pool, racquetball and basketball courts, and a wide range of group fitness and wellness classes. Multi-level fitness areas hold cardio and strength equipment. Membership is required, and a sauna, showers and a free parking garage are listed.
Best for: Families, pools and group classes
- Address
- 301 W 6th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:45 am–9 pm; Mon 4:45 am–10 pm; Sat 6 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–5 pm; Thu 4:45 am–10 pm; Tue 4:45 am–10 pm; Wed 4:45 am–10 pm
#3
Fitness Central East
★ 4.8 (352 Google reviews)Fitness center
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Fitness Central East is a fitness center at 6170 Lee Hwy, rated 4.8 from 352 Google reviews. It opens at 4 am on weekdays and closes at 9 pm, with weekend hours from 6 am to 8 pm. Reviewers mention a heated outdoor pool, a yoga and pilates hybrid class, and day care that lets parents work out. Equipment is described as clean, well maintained and refreshed with new machines. Staff are called friendly and helpful, and one reviewer says it feels more like a club than a gym.
Best for: Early workouts, pool and day care
- Address
- 6170 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4 am–9 pm; Mon 4 am–9 pm; Sat 6 am–8 pm; Sun 6 am–8 pm; Thu 4 am–9 pm; Tue 4 am–9 pm; Wed 4 am–9 pm
#4
High Point Climbing and Fitness - Downtown
★ 4.6 (520 Google reviews)Rock climbing gym
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High Point Climbing and Fitness Downtown is a rock climbing gym at 219 Broad St, rated 4.6 from 520 Google reviews. It opens at 6 am on weekdays, at 10 am on Saturday and closes at 8 pm on Sunday. Reviewers mention a kids climbing area, options for all ages and experience levels, and camps that children enjoyed. Staff are described as patient during orientation, with attention to safety. One reviewer found fewer auto belays than before on a later visit and was unhappy with how a discount request was handled.
Best for: Climbing for kids and beginners
- Address
- 219 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–10 pm; Mon 6 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm; Thu 6 am–10 pm; Tue 6 am–10 pm; Wed 6 am–10 pm
#5
Workout Anytime North Shore
★ 4.4 (522 Google reviews)Gym
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Workout Anytime North Shore is a gym at 25 Cherokee Blvd. A, rated 4.4 from 522 Google reviews. It is open 24 hours a day, every day, and membership is required. Amenities include showers, restrooms, Wi-Fi and a paid parking lot. Reviews are mixed. Some members call it clean, with good equipment and friendly staff. Other reviewers mention trash, machines that are not in good working order, missing towels and billing after cancellation. Visiting at a quiet hour before joining may help you judge conditions.
Best for: 24-hour access, with mixed reviews
- Address
- 25 Cherokee Blvd. A, Chattanooga, TN 37405, United States
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
How we made this list
We looked at 7 gyms in Chattanooga TN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Workout Anytime North Shore is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated gym on this list?
SPENGA Chattanooga ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 384 reviews. Downtown Family YMCA is second at 4.8 from 470 reviews.
Which gyms in Chattanooga TN are open late?
Workout Anytime North Shore is listed as open 24 hours.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for SPENGA Chattanooga.
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