Rich in beautiful scenery, deep-rooted history, and logistical convenience, Catoosa gets its “Gateway to Georgia” nickname because I-75 enters the state here. Catoosa County, Georgia is home to the cities of Ringgold and Fort Oglethorpe and part of the town of Tunnel Hill.  The meaning of the Cherokee language name “Catoosa” is obscure. “Catoosa” may come from the Cherokee words gatusi (“hill”, “small mountain” or “high place”) or gatu’gitse (“new settlement place”). 

Catoosa hits the sweet spot between urban and suburban with excellent schools, beautiful homes, fantastic amenities and easy highway access – not to mention a pretty cool whale!   The Blue Whale of Catoosa is a 20-foot tall, 80-foot long concrete roadside attraction built in 1972 along Route 66. Created by Hugh Davis as a gift for his wife, it was originally a swimming spot that has since been renovated and serves as an iconic landmark with picnic areas, a walking path, and a gift shop managed by the city of Catoosa.

There is much to do in Catoosa County.  You can visit Chickamauga Battlefield for history and hiking, explore Elsie A. Holmes Nature Park for outdoor recreation and trails, tour the Georgia Winery (Georgia’s first), and see the historic Ringgold Depot. You can also enjoy the amenities at Helton Howland Park, which has military vehicle displays, or visit the exhibits at the AAF Tank Museum. 

Come see why Catoosa Gardens is the place to call home!