Tennessee State Route 303 (SR 303) is a secondary state highway located entirely within Hamilton County in the southeastern portion of the state. It is maintained by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
Route description
- Western terminus: The route begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 41 (US 41) and U.S. Route 76 (US 76) in the city of Chattanooga.
- Eastern terminus: SR 303 ends at an intersection with State Route 58 (SR 58) near the community of Lookout Mountain.
- Length: The highway spans approximately 2.5 mi (4.0 km).
- Road name(s): Throughout its length the highway is locally known as Baylor Street.
The route provides a short connector between two major north‑south corridors (US 41/US 76 and SR 58) and serves residential and commercial areas within Chattanooga’s eastern neighborhoods.
History
Tennessee’s secondary highway system was expanded in the 1960s and 1970s to improve local connectivity; SR 303 was designated during this period. No major realignments or extensions have been recorded since its establishment.
Major intersections
| Milepost | Intersection | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | US 41 / US 76 | Chattanooga (downtown) |
| 2.5 mi | SR 58 | Lookout Mountain, Cleveland |
References
- Tennessee Department of Transportation, State Highway Log (latest available edition).
- Official Tennessee State Maps, TDOT.
All information presented reflects publicly available data from authoritative state transportation sources. No speculative or unverified details are included.
