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$6.5 million assisted living facility going up in Hixson

by Mike Pare ·March 10, 2022

Bailey Manor will hold about 33 beds

Staff photo by Mike Pare / Workers ready the site of a planned assisted living facility on a vacant parcel on Highway 153 near the Kohl's shopping center

Volkswagen’s new battery-powered ‘Microbus’ will join the Chattanooga-made ID.4 SUV in dealerships

by Mike Pare ·March 9, 2022

Volkswagen on Wednesday unveiled what its top U.S. official called "a magical, modern Microbus" that's powered by batteries as the German automaker amps up its bid for electric vehicle leadership.

Contributed photo by Volkswagen / Volkswagen calls its ID.Buzz a 21st century version of the iconic Microbus.

63-unit senior affordable housing planned in up to $15 million project in Chattanooga

by Mike Pare ·March 7, 2022

Affordable housing for seniors appears to be headed to the Brainerd area as 63 apartments are planned for a vacant 3-acre tract.

A 63-unit apartment complex for seniors is being proposed for this parcel on North Moore Road. / Photo by Mike Pare

Former Chattanooga Lookouts investor’s share of Hamilton County landfill to be sold in Ponzi case

by Mike Pare ·March 4, 2022

A share of a Hamilton County landfill owned by former Chattanooga Lookouts investor John J. Woods will be sold by the court-appointed receiver in his alleged Ponzi scheme case.

Staff file photo / Greg Krum, right, president of Birchwood II Landfill, talks with Charlie Hunt, center, and John Woods, vice president Birchwood II, about plans for work at the site in 2020. The 25-acre construction and debris site later opened following an emergency approved go-ahead from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Chattanooga North Shore site offers parking, loading dock

by Mike Pare ·March 1, 2022

A retail building in one of the most sought-after parts of Chattanooga near the central business district is for sale.

Photography by Matt Hamilton / The building at 547 Cherokee Boulevard is on the market in the hot North Shore area.

Here’s the estimated cost for a new Lookouts stadium in Chattanooga

by Mike Pare, Andy Sher ·February 26, 2022

Nashville developer plans $150 million in related projects

Staff file photo / The rundown Wheland Foundry/U.S. Pipe site is seen looking north from Lookout Mountain into the South Broad District in 2018.

Chattanooga Red Wolves owner keeping senior living facility near East Ridge stadium

by Mike Pare ·February 24, 2022

The Chattanooga Red Wolves owner plans to maintain an existing senior living facility that sits near the club's East Ridge stadium and $200 million in planned new housing and commercial space.

Staff photo by Mike Pare / East Ridge Residence, a senior living facility in East Ridge, has been purchased by Chattanooga Red Wolves owner Bob Martino, who plans to maintain the location.

More than 20 Chattanooga area companies participating in The Bend job fair

by Mike Pare ·February 18, 2022

Novonix, the battery materials maker that's one of downtown Chattanooga's newest companies, will be among more than 20 businesses looking for employees at a job fair next week at The Bend.

Staff File Photo by Robin Rudd / U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks an event last year at the future site of the Novonix production plant in Chattanooga.

Big residential project planned in downtown Chattanooga’s Southside off East Main Street

by Mike Pare ·February 17, 2022

A Chattanooga developer has bought nearly 10 acres off East Main Street, where he plans to put up an array of housing and create one of that area's largest new residential and commercial projects.

Staff photo by Mike Pare / The site of a longtime manufacturing building off East Main Street is to hold a new 200-unit apartment complex as part of a redevelopment of about 15 acres in the area.

TVFCU building in downtown Chattanooga sold for $4 million

by Mike Pare ·February 17, 2022

Structure to receive makeover for professional office space