About Our Clinic

Two photos of Jim Crittenden: one showing him in his younger years, and the other a recent, current image.

Welcome to Eyear 1 Hour Optical your trusted eye care clinic in Brainerd Rd Chattanooga TN, Cleveland TN, or Shallowford Rd Chattanooga TN. With over 60 years of experience, we offer quality eye exams, eyewear, and exceptional service all in one convenient stop.


Eyear Optical

Jim Crittenden established Eyear 1 Hour Optical Inc. over 60 years ago. He was the first to open a 1 hour eyeglass superstore in Tennessee and currently has 3 locations in the Chattanooga area. He then opened stores in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. Since then, it has been our family taking care of your family’s eyeglasses and eyewear needs

Our southern tradition of making you feel at home in our Eyear Optical eyeglass stores is our hallmark. The warm atmosphere in our stores speaks of the friendliness, service, and attention our staff gives every person who comes to an Eyear Optical store.

Being one of the first in the Chattanooga region to advertise on television, our message to our customers has remained consistent throughout the years. Priding ourselves on style, selection, service, and savings, we are always recognized as the place where you “buy one pair, get the second pair absolutely free."

Our family is proud to have served the Chattanooga community for over 60 years.

Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga TN

Cleveland TN

Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga TN

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