4016 Tennessee Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410
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The cemetery encompasses landscaped grounds at the base of Lookout Mountain featuring spruce trees, wildflowers, dogwoods, azaleas, and fruit trees. The terrain supports vehicle access for seasonal tours, particularly during spring bloom periods. Monument types include grand mausoleums with stained glass windows, sculpture vaults, and carved stone effigies.
Forest Hills operates primarily as a historic cemetery with active burial services, emphasizing preservation of its 1880 origins and documented historical significance.
Forest Hills Cemetery occupies a distinctive position in Chattanooga's St. Elmo neighborhood, established in 1880 by a group led by Colonel Abraham Malone Johnson. The cemetery serves as both active burial ground and open-air museum, its 40+ acres encompassing architectural works spanning Gothic, Victorian, and modern periods. The grounds attract visitors for spring drives through flowering dogwoods, azaleas, and rare specimen trees—some of which supply cuttings for transplantation programs nationwide. Beyond its botanical significance, Forest Hills documents Chattanooga's layered history through its monuments and burial records, from Civil War-era segregation practices to epidemics of cholera and consumption. A volunteer-published book, "Images of America: Chattanooga's Forest Hills Cemetery" by Gay Moore, documents this heritage and is available on-site for $25.
Beautifully maintained and well managed cemetery. As a manufacturer of memorials, we deal with many cemeteries and Forest Hills stands out as one of the very best cemeteries in the Chattanooga area. The management and staff are all wonderful to work with.
my son is the best son in the world,he just met his brother and played and left him a guitar , 🎸
Good data base for exploring, my husbands family information. We've found several plots here that he didn't know about. Beautiful grounds, that are so peaceful, and well kept grounds. Enjoy our family time here, teaching our children history.
My mom and dad are buried at forest hills. Beautiful cemetery.
I cannot say enough good things about Forest Hills Cemetery. During one of the most difficult times of my life, they provided not only a beautiful resting place for my mom but also incredible support and care throughout the process. Their customer service is truly fantastic—every...
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