A new 50-year lease for the Chattanooga Zoo, an $18.7 million surgery center in Tyner and one of the largest new apartment complexes proposed for the Brainerd area are just a few of the many business developments and announcements from the month of May.
Here’s a look at the recent business trends this past month in the Chattanooga area:
What’s opening
Real Good Smokehouse opened in late May at 221 Market St. The restaurant is in the former Rhythm & Brews space, and will focus on a variety of smoked foods.
Burger Republic, a Nashville-based restaurant chain, opened its first eatery outside Middle Tennessee at 203 West Aquarium Way. In addition to non-burger items, the eatery serves 20 craft beers, including more than half a dozen from local breweries.