Pros:
The standard rec-level nine-hole course with a bit of challenge and nothing fascinating.
Carver is basically a large field with some walking paths and a pond. There are different segments to the field--parts of it are wide open and flat, but others have gentle hills, a wood line, and several trees. Onto this field have been placed concrete tees and Chattanooga signature grey baskets.
It's a decent layout, especially when you consider that there are two tees per hole to customize the distance to your skill level. The long tees run in the upper 200s and low 300s, with the shorts shorter than that. The shots are basic but fine, utilizing some trees to force minimal shot shapes. You'll need a turnover, a line drive shot for a low ceiling, and either a big spike hyzer or clever roller on the final hole of the course. The pond on the left is also used on (5) to scare you into throwing a very controllable shot on an otherwise trivial hole.
Overall, Carver is a quick rec challenge. The flow makes sense, the grounds seem to be acceptably if not pristinely maintained, and there are some nice approach shot-style holes mixed with longer open bombs.
Cons:
The course could really use some signage. A very basic hole map with distance would go a long way, and help you make sure you're at the right tee and looking the right direction.
There are definitely some boring holes out here. (6) and (7) are the worst, as the only challenge is whether you can throw it 330' or not. I would say that (9) is the most interesting on the course, and that one is a little suspect for not really having a disc line (though I think there are spike hyzer and roller options if you have those shots). Don't go in expecting more than a serviceable neighborhood course.
The center is multi-use, so walkers and such could be a factor to make you wait.
You could lose a disc easily on (5) if the drainage pond is high, and the thick woods obscuring a stinky creek could conceivably be an issue for terrible throws on (6).
The course is very exposed, and when I was there the grass wasn't very short. During the peak of summer, it could well be a slog to play here.
Other Thoughts:
I think Carver is a pretty typical nine-hole course with the basics of rec-level golf done solidly but not imaginatively. It's generally open, somewhat short, but doesn't have egregious mistakes (except for the tree canopy of hole (9) that forces a shot far harder than rec difficulty). I could see locals using this for field work and putter rounds reasonably regularly.
-Neighborhood: A lot of people have commented in their reviews on the neighborhood. When I was here, I felt like the concerns were emphasized far out of proportion. I think possibly low-income has been conflated with unsafe in evaluating whether you should play at Carver. During the middle of the day, I felt entirely safe, even if there were some broken bottles in the parking lot.