1 A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved: a pagoda embellished with precious gems. More example sentences. Synonyms. 1  These ornaments are made in silver, and precious and semi-precious gems are used to embellish them.
detailed map of Chattanooga and near places. Welcome to the Chattanooga google satellite map! This place is situated in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States, its geographical coordinates are 35Â° 2' 44 North, 85Â° 18' 35. West and its original name (with diacritics) is Chattanooga.
Major Industries and Commercial Activity. Chattanooga, the hub of a thriving economic region, is located at the crossroads of three states: Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Among the city's economic advantages are abundant natural resources (chiefly iron and steel), a strong tourism industry, a trained labor force, and a centralized location.