Chad's Records

This record store is in the middle of our college area. It is very punk but if you want to support your local businesses, this is one way to do it. The store has only a couple of employee's but they are very willing to help you find that old album or to order it for you. They mainly seem to deal in alternative and underground music but like I said they should be able to order what you want. When I was getting married, I asked if the owner would be able to get a gift registry for me and I gave him a list of CD's that my husband would be interested in and all of his friends was able to buy him music instead of a towel or dish set. Very fun. more

Chad's Records is a one of a kind music store in Chattanooga. Located on the edge of the UTC campus, it caters to not only the college age crowd, but also those of us for whom music is an essential. They carry a lot of vinyl, but also do have CDs. You won't find mainstream music here, but lots of vintage albums, independent labels, indie bands, collectors albums and much more. Flipping through the crates of records will take you back in time. The store is a little on the dingy side, with lots of florescent lights, but you're there to listen to music, not for the decorating. Feel free to ask anyone working there for recommendations or any other questions you might have. They are more than knowledgeable about the music scene and you will get into some good conversations and end up hanging out for a while. more