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Niche Names Harrison and Signal Mountain Among Best Places to Buy a House

September 15, 2025

At River Stone Construction, we build new homes in Chattanooga TN in two of the top-ranked cities in the region. Both Harrison and Signal Mountain made the Top Ten in Niche.com’s Best Places to Buy a House in the Chattanooga Area.

Harrison TN has the honor of being ranked #6 out of all places to live near Chattanooga. In a separate Niche study, Harrison ranked #11 out of 101 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Tennessee. Niche describes the local feel as “sparse suburban,” with a population of just over 8,400 spread out among plenty of parks, green spaces and forests. The city is alongside Chickamauga Lake, which is a huge attraction for those who love water sports.

Harrison earned an overall A- rating from Niche, with high scores in Housing, Jobs, Good for Families, Cost of Living and Outdoor Activities. The median household income is more than $10,000 above the national average, while housing costs are lower than the national average. It’s easy to see why this city attracts so many young professionals!

Signal Mountain TN ranked almost as high as Harrison, coming in at #8. It also has the distinction of claiming the #2 spot in Best Places to Retire in Tennessee and #3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Tennessee. Signal Mountain is another natural beauty with a small population, so it’s ideal for those who want a small-town feel and like to spend lots of time outdoors.

Niche gave Signal Mountain an overall grade of A+, with outstanding scores in the categories of Good for Families, Housing, Jobs, Outdoor Activities and more.

River Stone Communities in Harrison and Signal Mountain

Jared Lane

Located at 6362 Jared Lane, Harrison TN 37341, Jared Lane is a private enclave of spacious luxury homes. Lots in this neighborhood are measured in acres, giving you true country living. The area boasts top-rated schools, plenty of shopping and dining opportunities as well as abundant outdoor recreation. Homes in Jared Lane start from $750,000.

Hidden River

This upscale neighborhood offers a relaxed country feel with lots of about an acre each. Set among wooded surroundings at 4276 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain TN 37377, this could be the place to make your dream home a reality. Homes in Hidden River start at $900,000.

Ready to enjoy the benefits of living in a top-rated Tennessee suburb? Call River Stone Construction today at 423-954-7550 for updates on available lots in these sought-after communities of new homes in Chattanooga TN.

This post was written by Riverstone Homes.