Founded in 1997 by owner Scottie Bowman, The Big Chill and Grill began as a humble bar-and-grill on Market Street and has since grown into a flagship restaurant, a local institution, and one of the most inclusive bars in Chattanooga and the North Shore.
Currently located on the corner of Cherokee and Manufacturers, the homespun staple has embraced a family-friendly atmosphere during the day while maintaining a highly energetic nightlife after hours.
The building is brick, and the sign out front says The Big Chill and Grill, with the Big Chill font frozen over in ice blue next to a cold martini and the Grill in red on fire. It’s inviting, and there’s a playfulness to it that welcomes you in…