Chattanooga has been investing in more than 100 “smart intersections” equipped with special sensors that track the movement of both pedestrians and vehicles.
Whether you’re off to explore the riverfront or heading to UTC for a Mocs game, you’ll need car insurance to drive legally. We’ve gathered data from real Jerry customers in Chattanooga to help you understand how factors such as age, driving history and coverage types impact your insurance costs.
Cheapest minimum coverage in Chattanooga
These are the cheapest quotes for minimum coverage in Chattanooga, based on Jerry’s quote data.
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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| $34 | $410 | Progressive | 51 | June 17, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37405 |
| $37 | $442 | Trexis | 49 | December 1, 2023 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| $37 | $446 | The General | 49 | February 3, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| $37 | $446 | The General | 59 | February 2, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 |
| $38 | $450 | Progressive | 61 | December 30, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37412 |
| $38 | $453 | Electric | 54 | February 3, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37343 |
| $40 | $476 | Progressive | 63 | August 11, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37416 |
| $40 | $480 | Trexis | 49 | February 4, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| $41 | $486 | Gainsco | 41 | July 8, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37415 |
| $41 | $489 | Trexis | 63 | February 26, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 |
Tennessee requires drivers to carry these minimum coverage levels:
- $25,000 in bodily injury liability per person.
- $50,000 in bodily injury liability per accident.
- $25,000 in property damage liability per accident.
If you have a loan or lease on your vehicle, the lender will require
Cheapest full coverage in Chattanooga
Full coverage pays for damage to your own car from things like collisions with other vehicles, weather and theft. While the city’s vehicle theft rate dropped between 2023 and 2024, according to data from the Chattanooga police department, full coverage can still be a wise purchase. These are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Chattanooga have received via Jerry for full coverage.
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34 | $410 | Progressive | 51 | June 17, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37405 |
| $38 | $450 | Progressive | 61 | December 30, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37412 |
| $40 | $476 | Progressive | 63 | August 11, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37416 |
| $44 | $530 | Progressive | 57 | February 4, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 |
| $51 | $616 | Progressive | 29 | February 22, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37403 |
| $55 | $659 | Progressive | 35 | July 1, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37416 |
| $56 | $672 | Progressive | 28 | February 26, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37410 |
| $57 | $688 | Progressive | 29 | August 28, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37403 |
| $62 | $738 | Progressive | 51 | January 12, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37405 |
| $62 | $748 | Progressive | 54 | June 20, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
Cheapest car insurance for young drivers in Chattanooga (18-29 years old)
Young drivers usually pay the most expensive rates because they’re new to driving and insurers view that as risky. These are the cheapest quotes that young drivers in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Has Full Coverage
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $51 | $616 | Progressive | 29 | Yes | February 22, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37403 |
| $51 | $616 | Electric | 28 | No | December 17, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| $52 | $624 | Progressive | 29 | No | February 27, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37403 |
| $56 | $672 | Progressive | 28 | Yes | February 26, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37410 |
| $56 | $672 | Progressive | 28 | No | February 26, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37410 |
Cheapest car insurance for mature drivers in Chattanooga (30-54 years old)
Drivers between 30 to 54 years old typically pay a lower rate than younger drivers, though it’s still wise to rate shop to get the most affordable policy. These are the cheapest quotes that mature drivers in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Has Full Coverage
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34 | $410 | Progressive | 51 | Yes | June 17, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37405 |
| $37 | $442 | Trexis | 49 | No | December 1, 2023 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| $37 | $446 | The General | 49 | No | February 3, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| $38 | $453 | Electric | 54 | No | February 3, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37343 |
| $40 | $480 | Trexis | 49 | No | February 4, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
Cheapest car insurance for older drivers in Chattanooga (55+ years old)
Drivers above 54 years old generally pay the lowest cost for a policy, though prices start ticking upwards as they reach their 70s. Here are the cheapest quotes that older drivers in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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Has Full Coverage
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35 | $414 | Progressive | 56 | March 10, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37419 | No |
| $37 | $446 | The General | 59 | February 2, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 | No |
| $38 | $450 | Progressive | 61 | December 30, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37412 | Yes |
| $40 | $476 | Progressive | 63 | August 11, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37416 | Yes |
| $41 | $489 | Trexis | 63 | February 26, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 | No |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with clean records in Chattanooga
Drivers with no accidents, citations or insurance claims typically pay less for insurance. These are the cheapest quotes that drivers with clean driving records in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Date of Policy
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Has Full Coverage
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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| $35 | $414 | Progressive | 56 | March 10, 2025 | No | Chattanooga, TN | 37419 |
| $37 | $446 | The General | 59 | February 2, 2024 | No | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 |
| $38 | $450 | Progressive | 61 | December 30, 2024 | Yes | Chattanooga, TN | 37412 |
| $38 | $453 | Electric | 54 | February 3, 2025 | No | Chattanooga, TN | 37343 |
| $41 | $486 | Gainsco | 41 | July 8, 2024 | No | Chattanooga, TN | 37415 |
| $41 | $489 | Trexis | 63 | February 26, 2025 | No | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 |
| $42 | $502 | Trexis | 37 | October 8, 2023 | No | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| $44 | $530 | Progressive | 57 | February 4, 2025 | Yes | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 |
| $45 | $539 | Trexis | 41 | July 8, 2024 | No | Chattanooga, TN | 37415 |
| $45 | $541 | National General | 56 | November 5, 2024 | No | Chattanooga, TN | 37405 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with low credit scores in Chattanooga
Tennessee allows insurers to determine premiums based on a drivers’ credit score. A low credit score will typically result in a more expensive auto policy. Since insurers consider credit scores differently, shop around to ensure you’re getting the best rate possible. These are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Chattanooga with credit scores below 550 have received via Jerry.
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Credit Score
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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| <550 | $41 | $486 | Gainsco | 41 | July 8, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37415 |
| <550 | $41 | $489 | Trexis | 63 | February 26, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 |
| <550 | $42 | $502 | Trexis | 37 | October 8, 2023 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| <550 | $44 | $530 | Progressive | 57 | February 4, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37406 |
| <550 | $45 | $539 | Trexis | 41 | July 8, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37415 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with at-fault accidents in Chattanooga
An at-fault accident on your record will likely result in a higher premium. It’s wise to shop for a better price before your current policy renews to get the best rate possible. Here are the cheapest quotes that drivers with at-fault accidents in Chattanooga have received via Jerry.
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At-fault Accident on Record
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Has Full Coverage
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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| At Fault With No Injury | $40 | $476 | Progressive | 63 | Yes | August 11, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37416 |
| At Fault With No Injury | $44 | $526 | Electric | 46 | No | December 29, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37411 |
| At Fault With No Injury | $48 | $580 | Electric | 46 | No | January 6, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37411 |
| At Fault With No Injury | $50 | $600 | Electric | 46 | No | January 21, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37411 |
| At Fault With No Injury | $55 | $655 | National General | 63 | No | January 4, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37416 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with speeding tickets in Chattanooga
Getting a citation for speeding typically causes your premiums to go up, and the degree of this increase may depend on how fast you were going. Here are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Chattanooga with speeding tickets have received via Jerry.
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Violation Summary
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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| Speeding under 15 | $55 | $659 | Progressive | 35 | July 1, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37416 |
| Speeding over 15 | $59 | $704 | Electric | 48 | March 5, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 37412 |
| Speeding over 15 | $60 | $718 | The General | 45 | September 9, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37411 |
| Speeding over 15 | $61 | $732 | Trexis | 45 | September 9, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37411 |
| Speeding under 15 | $61 | $734 | Trexis | 35 | July 1, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37416 |
Cheapest car insurance for drivers with DUIs in Chattanooga
A DUI typically causes your premium to rise, and some insurers may not renew your policy because drivers with DUIs are seen as “high risk.” Compare quotes from multiple insurers to get the right coverage at the best price. These are the cheapest quotes that drivers in Chattanooga with DUIs have received via Jerry.
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Violation Summary
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Avg Monthly Quote
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Avg Annual Quote
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Insurance Company
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Age
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Date of Policy
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City, State
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ZIP Code
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| DUI | $37 | $442 | Trexis | 49 | December 1, 2023 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| DUI | $37 | $446 | The General | 49 | February 3, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| DUI | $40 | $480 | Trexis | 49 | February 4, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| DUI | $42 | $502 | The General | 49 | February 4, 2024 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
| DUI | $42 | $506 | The General | 49 | December 1, 2023 | Chattanooga, TN | 37421 |
Methodology
Data included in this analysis comes from policies that Jerry has quoted within the last 18 months. Jerry services 48 states and offers a range of insurance companies to choose from.
Xuyun Zeng is a writer and editor with a wide-ranging content background including tech, journalism, cars and health care. After graduating with highest honors in journalism, Xuyun led a newspaper to win eight awards, helped start an award-winning film industry podcast and has written over a hundred articles about cars repair, state laws and insurance. Prior to joining Jerry, Xuyun worked as a freelance SEO consultant with a mission to create the best content that will help readers and grow organic traffic.
Ben Moore is a writer and editor at Jerry and an auto insurance expert. He previously worked as a writer, editor and content strategist on NerdWallet’s auto insurance team for five years. His work has been published in The Associated Press, Washington Post, Chicago Sun-Times, MarketWatch, Nasdaq and Yahoo News. He also served as a NerdWallet spokesperson, with appearances on local broadcast television and quotes in Martha Stewart and Real Simple magazine.
Ben has an extensive background in digital marketing, working on affiliate and programmatic advertising campaigns for brands like Cabela’s, H&R Block and Sears. He holds a bachelors degree in marketing from Olivet Nazarene University.
