Ford's Garage Now Open in Chattanooga, Marking Brand's First Tennessee Location
Restaurant brings automotive-inspired dining, prime burgers, craft beer and more to Hamilton Place
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford's Garage, the one-of-a-kind dining concept inspired by the heritage of the Ford Motor Company, is officially open in Chattanooga, marking the brand's first restaurant in Tennessee.
Located at 2102 Hamilton Place Blvd. near Hamilton Place Mall, the new 8,000-square-foot restaurant offers seating for approximately 250 guests. Conveniently located off I-75 near I-24, the restaurant joins one of Chattanooga's busiest retail and dining corridors, near popular attractions including Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls and Rock City.
Known for its immersive automotive-themed atmosphere, Ford's Garage combines vintage 1920s service station décor and Ford memorabilia with a chef-driven menu featuring 1/2lb. Certified Angus Beef burgers, like the Estate Burger made with smoked Gouda cheese, sweet red onion marmalade, arugula, fried onion straws and white truffle bacon aioli served on a brioche bun; premium entrees like Simply Grilled Salmon and Chicken Henry with Chardonnay lemon butter sauce, goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes served with a choice of two sides; shareable appetizers like Famous Firestone Shrimp and the Giant Funnel Tower of Piston Onion Rings; plus an extensive selection of local craft beers and cocktails.
"We couldn't think of a better community than Chattanooga to introduce Ford's Garage to Tennessee," said Ted Moats, managing partner of TN Legends and franchise owner of Ford's Garage Chattanooga. "We were drawn to Ford's Garage because it brings the heritage of one of the world's most iconic brands together with great food, friendly service and an atmosphere that's unlike anything else. Chattanooga's rich automotive history and strong sense of community make it a natural fit, and we're excited to open our doors to locals and visitors alike."
The Chattanooga restaurant is owned and operated by franchisee TN Legends, a partnership of native Tennesseans with more than a century of combined restaurant and hospitality experience. The group includes Moats, a U.S. Navy veteran, Vanderbilt University graduate and restaurant industry veteran who was a founder of Logan's Roadhouse; longtime business partner James Blaylock; hospitality veteran Scott Estes; and Swade Elliott, a Tennessee native and 11-year Ford's Garage veteran who serves as Garage Partner.
"For us, hospitality has always been about people – creating opportunities for our team members and legendary experiences that make guests want to come back," added Moats. "Opening the first Ford's Garage in our home state, building a new team, and becoming part of the Chattanooga community makes this especially meaningful."
Ford's Garage Chattanooga marks the growing restaurant brand's 36th location in nine states as the company expands across the South, Midwest and Northeast.
Ford's Garage Chattanooga offers dine-in and pickup service and is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The restaurant can be reached at 423-831-3673.
For more information, visit www.fordsgarageusa.com.
About Ford's Garage
Founded in 2012 in downtown Fort Myers, Fla., just minutes from Henry Ford's winter estate, Ford's Garage is a distinctive, vintage auto-themed restaurant brand inspired by a 1920s service station. The concept blends immersive design with a chef-driven menu featuring prime burgers, elevated comfort food, and a full bar. Known for its energetic atmosphere rooted in genuine hospitality, Ford's Garage is an Official Licensee of the Ford Motor Company and operates 36 locations across nine states. For more information, visit www.fordsgarageusa.com.
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