Elder’s Ace Hardware - South Side is a family owned, locally operated hardware store serving the East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and North Georgia regions. Since 1969, the store has been a trusted part of the community, offering friendly and helpful staff who are ready to assist customers. The store features a good selection of tools, including Milwaukee products, and carries all the hardware needed for DIY projects or professional work. Customers appreciate the excellent customer service and the convenience of parking right off Broad Street in downtown Chattanooga, making it easy to visit. While staff are helpful, customers are advised to plan ahead when needing special items like car keys, as they may need to be ordered and could take a week to arrive. Overall, Elder’s Ace Hardware is known for its helpful staff, quality service, and community focus.
I called. The person that answered was pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. Pointed out that they would load my concrete for me. They had the fast setting concrete that I needed. Half of the time, whichever ace I go to is out. Often worth going to ace because I can get in and out. Holmes Construction and Fence Co
July 2026
Very nice layout store and super helpful employees.I had keys made that work perfectly when I got home
July 2026
Great service and great employees. Isaac helped me find the chainsaw blade that I needed efficiently and we had a great conversation along the way. What a great guy, I’ll be coming back to this Ace anytime Im in Chattanooga.
