OCT. 9, 2026 | UPDATE: Ford’s Garage is set to open on Tuesday, October 13, with a ribbon-cutting event.
The Hamilton Place location is Ford’s Garage’s first Tennessee restaurant.
The restaurant will open with a ribbon-cutting at 10:30am on Tuesday.
Ford’s Garage, a vintage automotive-themed restaurant, is located at 2102 Hamilton Place Boulevard in Chattanooga.
It’s inspired by a 1920s service station, with vintage Ford vehicles, memorabilia and nostalgic details.
The restaurant focuses on prime burgers, comfort food, craft beer and hand-crafted cocktails.
The first location opened in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2012.
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Ford’s Garage will soon open at Hamilton Place, offering burgers, comfort food, cocktails and local craft beers.
It will be located at 2102 Hamilton Place Boulevard, the former home of Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant.
A Ford’s Garage spokesperson says the restaurant is scheduled to open in fall 2026.
The restaurant, inspired by a 1920s service station, is filled with vintage Ford vehicles, memorabilia and nostalgic details. Ford’s Garage was founded in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2012.
“We’re proud to become part of the Chattanooga community and look forward to serving both residents and visitors alike. Whether you’re shopping at Hamilton Place, attending an event in the area, or exploring iconic Chattanooga attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls, or Lookout Mountain, Ford’s Garage will soon be the perfect place to gather with family and friends. We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you to Tennessee’s first Ford’s Garage,” the company said.
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