Big Ridge's winding streets and pleasant neighborhoods are home to many families. Big Ridge Elementary is one of fi ve schools in the area.

Rough borders/geographic area: Northern border is Gold Point Circle, southern border is Gann Store Road, Hixson Pike on the west and the Tennessee River on the east.

¦ Landmarks or geographic features: Chester Frost Park.

¦ Schools: Big Ridge Elementary School, McConnell Elementary School, Hixson Middle School, Loftis Middle School, Hixson High School.