Explore Chattanooga Spring 2026

John, New Brunswick, Canada for several years before settling in Chattanooga. Later in 1958, the home was purchased by the J. Avery Bryan family who maintained the residence until 1994. History and elegance abound in this seven-room bed & breakfast home. Conveniently located near the river’s edge, each room boasts breathtaking views of the Tennessee River. Martin House (circa 1927) - The namesake of the home, Cyrus Griffin Martin, was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War I. After exiting the armed forces, Griffin

married his wife, Rosalind, and settled down in Chattanooga. C. G. enjoyed a successful career as both a banker and lawyer. Inside this elegantly restored Colonial Revival home, you will find three guest rooms furnished with antiques complemented by traditional and contemporary art. The stretched portico and spacious veranda allow guests a picturesque view of the Tennessee River and Maclellan Island. T.C. Thompson House (circa 1908) - The Victorian-style T.C. Thompson House served as the original residence of former Chattanooga Mayor Thomas Clarkson Thompson. Later, as president of Chattanooga’s Civitan Club in the 1920’s, Thompson spearheaded a movement to build a hospital exclusively for children. Today, the hospital is known as Children’s Hospital of Erlanger. The T.C. Thompson house features four private guest rooms and two apartment-style suites. Guests are invited to cozy up in the indoor parlor or unwind on front porch rocking chairs while the sun sets over Signal Mountain. Bluff View Art District strives to continue the preservation of the architecture, character and charm found in each of these bed & breakfast homes. Seamlessly blending modern convenience and historical beauty, Bluff View Inn provides a relaxing retreat with numerous restaurants, activities, and attractions at your fingertips. Contact Bluff View Inn at (423) 321-0235 x2 or visit www.bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com for more information on availability and booking reservations.

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