The privately held and family-run company McKee Foods Corporation, which is based in Collegedale, has sold over 157 billion of their Little Debbie snacks since they started business in 1960. If, for whatever reason, you lined all those snacks up, it would be enough to circle the world almost 400 times!

The city of Collegedale, together with its 8,000 inhabitants, is a suburb of Chattanooga, and resides in Hamilton County, Tennessee. McKee Foods, the producer of Sunbelt and Little Debbie snack foods, is one of the largest employers in the city. Interstate 64/74 connects Collegedale to Chattanooga over to the west and Cleveland in the northeast, while the Interstate 75 corridor links the city to Knoxville.

Moving to Collegedale

The saying "don't delay, act today" rings true with respect to relocating to Collegedale in that there's a definite lack of apartment homes or any form of longer term accommodation for that matter. Further, given its relatively close proximity to Chattanooga, Cleveland, and to Knoxville, the demand for rental accommodation remains high.

The Time Factor

Given the demand for rental apts in Collegedale, and given the sheer lack of availability, it's wise to allow yourself at least five weeks to find apartments that are suited to your requirements. Not allowing enough time for your search is a sure-fire way to a major stress-out, and relocating can be stressful enough without this further burden to deal with.

What You Should Bring

When searching for a 1 bedroom apartment for rent or two bedroom apartments, once you've found your ideal place, you're going to need a few particulars so as to be in a position to add your signature to the rental contract. You'll need to place a months' rent down as a deposit, and also to pay a months' rent in advance. You'll also need some proof of ID and proof of income. Ideally, you should bring some character references, and be prepared to undergo a credit check as by way of reassuring the landlord that you're going to be a dependable renter.

Neighborhoods in Collegedale

Collegedale is all about peace and quiet. Tranquility. You don't come to Collegedale for the nightlife. You come here to chill out. To put your feet up and relax, or to enjoy working your vegetable garden and orchard. Thus, if you're looking for a haven in the midst of a busy section of Hamilton County, you've certainly found it in the shape of Collegedale!

Barrington Country Circle: Conveniently located for access to Interstate 75 and just minutes away from the local airport and CHA Metro, Barrington Country Circle will give you the best of many worlds!

Poplar Grove Drive: With eight schools within a two mile radius, including three elementary, two middle, and three high schools, and with a zero crime rate, Poplar Grove Drive is an ideal location to find two bedroom apartments for rent.

Mcdonald Road: Mcdonald Road provides very easy access to the local airport and with a Village Market grocery store nearby, you've got almost everything you need right on your doorstep.

University Drive: Offering easy access to Enterprise South Industrial Park and only a few minutes' walk away from the Village Market grocery store, University Drive could be the prime spot for your next rental apartment.

Living in Collegedale

Collegedale possesses a very healthy network of trail routes for those who prefer to cycle and/or walk around the city, while the Interstate 75 corridor connects Collegedale to Knoxville in the northeast, and Interstate 64/74 links the city to Cleveland also to the northeast, and Chattanooga in the west. Collegedale Municipal Airport can be found just a couple of miles southeast of the city's central business district.

How do folks who reside in Collegedale keep themselves busy? Imagination Station and Pavilion on Swinyar Drive is a nice place to stroll away the hours. It does get a tad busy at the weekend, but if you're looking to stretch the old legs in a relatively relaxed manor, then this is the place to do so. Veteran's Memorial Park on Wolftever Creek Greenway is a (usually) quiet spot in Collegedale where you can enjoy the outdoors. Go for a run round the paved trails and take pleasure from the variety of creeks and the duck pond, then stop off for a well-deserved breather at the WWII memorial area, and you'll be all set for the week ahead. Food junkies can have their cake and eat it in Collegedale. There are plenty of classy (and not so classy) dining opportunities within the confines of this small city. If you're a fan of sweet desserts, check out Piece A-Cake Bakery Restaurant on Apison Pike where the specialty is cakes and cookies, cookies and cakes. Try not to overdo it! Campus Kitchen Restaurant on Fleming Plz sounds like a college cookery, but in actual fact, it's a pit stop for guzzling on fast food that arrives in extra-large portions. Onion rings, fries, burgers, Mexican-style, and a good selection of veggie and vegan options too - it's all to be found at Campus Kitchen Restaurant!

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