Johnson Obear Apartments

Johnson Obear is steps away from the heart of campus with convenient access to the Aquatics and Recreation Center, Library, University Center, and more.

Whether you choose a three or four-bedroom apartment, you’ll still have your own room.

Snapshot

• Community laundry facilities
• Closet, chest of drawers, and desk in each bedroom
• Extra-long twin bed
• Relax outside in the courtyard or in the community room

Apartment Styles

• Four bedrooms and one bath for four residents—each resident has a private bedroom.
• Three bedrooms and one bath for three residents—each resident has a private bedroom.

Room Number Description

• JO-123A: Johnson Obear, 1 is the floor level, 23 is the apartment number, A is the room number/bed space.

Complex Amenities

• Opened: 1993 Phase 1 (The Square, rooms x01-x09, x28-x35 & H Building, rooms x23-x27), 1997 Phase Two (rooms x10-x22)
• Location: Corner of Houston Street and Oak Street
• Street address: 501 Oak Street
• Bed spaces: 449
• Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
• Central courtyard
• Community laundry facilities: Laundry is included in the housing fee
• Community room
• Mailboxes near office
• Trash: Dumpster behind building
• Bike racks and picnic tables available
• Stairs (elevators in some areas)
• Wireless internet - one-GB wireless access point in every apartment
• Utilities (electric, cable, internet, laundry, and water) are included in the semester rates

Apartment Amenities

• Kitchen: Equipped with stove, oven, and refrigerator
• Living room: Couch, chair, and table
• Counter with chairs
• Bedrooms: Four Bedroom (private, extra-long twin bed)
• One bathroom (shower & curtain rod, tub, double sink, toilet)

• Wireless Internet - one-GB wireless access point in every apartment
• Basic cable in each bedroom and in common living space
• Bike racks available throughout the complex
• Private porch or balcony for each apartment with blinds provided on the door windows
• Telephone (local calls only)
• Fire sprinklers, and alarm
• Air conditioning: 2 pipe system, the entire building is set to either heating or cooling mode.
  • While the controls on the unit have a heat/cool setting this will not change the temperature as that is controlled on a per building basis with the 2-pipe system.
  • The changeover from heating to cooling or vice-versa is made manually (twice a year), and there is always the possibility that unusual weather patterns might cause some occupant discomfort.
  • In the month of October, when winter starts to set in, the two-pipe system must be switched from cold water to hot water. If the weather changes and it warms up for a few days, the residents may become uncomfortable.
  • In the month of April, when summer starts to set in, the two-pipe system must be switched from hot water to cold water. If a cold front comes through the residents may become uncomfortable.
  • With our fluctuating Chattanooga weather we monitor the temperatures closely in October and April to determine the best time to switch the system.
  • While weather is fluctuating, residents can turn the unit on/off or open/close a window to reach their desired temperature. A box fan may be helpful as well.

Bedroom Amenities

• Extra-long twin bed (39" x 80")
• Chest of drawers
• Desk and chair
• Basic cable in each bedroom and in common living space
• Internet access, wireless available or ethernet connection
• Closet

Dimensions

• Kitchen 10’11” X 9’6”
• Living room 11’3” X 13’10”
• Bedroom 11’9” X 8’6”
  • Bedroom windows - 48" X 48"
  • Door frame (for patio) is 76" x 84"

Mailing Address

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
(Student's Name) Apt (#)
Johnson Obear Apartments, 0055
501 Oak Street, P.O. Box 18011
Chattanooga, TN 37403-7111