An aerial view of AT&T field and Downtown Chattanooga looking East.

Chattanooga stands in second place in Outside Magazine's online contest to find the "Best Town Ever."

Less than a week into the three-week contest, Tuscon, Ariz., leads among the 10 finalists with 1,895 votes. Chattanooga is in second place with 1,194 votes.

According to a news release, the list represents "dream cities that offer a balance of real culture, perfect scenery, a reasonable cost of living, and easy access to the outdoors."

The winner will be picked through popular vote on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/outsidemagazine?sk=app_217524511613004

Current standings (as of Monday at 3 p.m.):

--1. Tucson, Ariz., 1895 votes

--2. Chattanooga, Tenn., 1194 votes

--3. Boulder, Colo., 852 votes

--4. Ashland, Ore., 588 votes

--5. Charleston, S.C., 524 votes

--6. Burlington, Vermont, 307 votes

--7. Portland, Ore., 288 votes

--8. Madison, Wis., 236 votes

--9. Santa Fe, N.M., 208 votes

--10. Portland, Maine, 187 votes