[3] Taylor Ridge runs south to north through Chattooga, Walker, Whitfield, and Catoosa counties[4] along the towns of Summerville, Trion, Lafayette and Ringgold.

An area labeled high point is 1,432 feet (436 m) at the ridges southern terminus along GA highway 100.

[5] The ridge was named in honor of Richard Taylor, a Cherokee Indian chieftain.

[6] A Civil War skirmish occurred at Taylor Ridge on November 7, 1863.

[1] Because of this difference in soils types and sunlight either side of the ridge boast a diversity in flora and fauna as well.