Fairmount Avenue Townhomes, the Chattanooga Housing Authority’s newest development, features solar panels and walking trails.AT A GLANCEWhat: Fairmount Avenue Townhomes grand openingWhen: 10 a.m. WednesdayWhere: 1311 Fairmount Ave., North Chattanooga
Ashley Carlisle didn’t have to work or pay rent in her former government-subsidized apartment, but having the opportunity to live in Fairmount Avenue Townhomes makes her want to be more self-sufficient.
She starts next month as a student at Virginia College and is planning to become a cosmetologist.
“I feel like if you’re going to live somewhere nice, you’ve got to work for it,” said Carlisle.
Carlisle expects to be among 18 households moving into the $4 million Fairmount Avenue Townhomes in North Chattanooga before the end of this month.