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Friday, November 13, 2026Nov 13

Urban living sparks vibrant energy

CONDO LIVINGSome of the downtown condominium developments that have arisen in recent years:Clark Centre 1463 Market St.Stanton Row West 17th StreetBridgeView North Market StreetOne North Shore Manufacturers RoadTerrace at Frazier Frazier Avenue

Terry Ballinger moved to downtown Chattanooga 12 years ago, a decision he said he has never regretted.

In 2001, he bought a condo in the Lovemans Building on Market Street. “At that time it was intriguing and it fulfilled logistic needs,” he said. “[It] offered the convenience of downtown living in an environment fitting my lifestyle and direction. The potential was enormous.”

Ballinger’s one-level, 2,200-square-foot condo has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

“You get the flavor of the old Lovemans [a former upscale department store] with exposed columns and high ceilings. All rooms are spacious. The openness gives it a down-home feel.”