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Why didn't my house sell in Chattanooga?

If your $400K-plus Chattanooga house sat through the first weekends, it was priced or positioned for last year’s tighter market. Greater Chattanooga REALTORS’ July 2026 report put inventory at 4,099 listings and 4.5 months of supply — buyers have more to compare, and you still cannot buy the next ho

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Chattanooga City Council Takes Up Plan Chattanooga for Adoption Tuesday, Aug. 25

Plan Chattanooga, the citywide comprehensive plan plus eight area plans, is on the Chattanooga City Council agenda for adoption Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The Regional Planning Commission adopted it in June; a public hearing was Aug. 11.

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Rock City Hires Terracon to Start Waterway and Wildlife Review of the Lookout Mountain Gondola

Rock City has directed Terracon to begin a preliminary waterway, wildlife, and cultural-resources assessment of the proposed Lookout Mountain gondola. Walker County already rezoned the Flintstone base; the Town of Lookout Mountain still has to vote.

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Hamilton County OKs Step Toward 76 Staff Homes in St. Elmo

Hamilton County school board members voted 6-4 to approve an option-to-lease agreement that could bring about 76 housing units for district employees to St. Elmo.

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Chattanooga Planners Keep South Broad Drive-Through Ban — For Now

On Monday, Aug. 10, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission kept the ban on new drive-throughs in South Broad's commercial mixed-use zone. Staff will return next month with a path for former drive-through sites — and City Council takes up Plan Chattanooga on Aug. 25.

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22 Chattanooga Townhomes Break Ground as Inventory Jumps 21%

A 22-townhome affordable community broke ground on Shallowford Road on Aug. 13, landing in a Chattanooga market where inventory is up 21.3% year over year.

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Chattanooga Home Prices After Mountain Creek Rezoning Denial

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission denied a rezoning Aug. 10 for a four-story, 56-unit complex for adults 62 and older on Mountain Creek Road.

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Chattanooga Home Prices Slip 3% as Listings Jump 25%

Newly released July 2026 MLS figures show Chattanooga active listings up 24.9% year over year, the median list price down 3.0% to $399,900 and days on market at 65.

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Chattanooga Home Prices and the Aug. 11 City Council Housing Votes

The Chattanooga City Council's Aug. 11 agenda includes a Mercer Street planned unit development amendment and a rezoning for 94 homes at Tyner and Kirkman roads.

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Red Bank Approves Three Zero-Lot-Line Rezonings as Chattanooga Prices Slip

Red Bank commissioners approved three rezonings from R-1 Residential to Residential Townhome Zero Lot Line, clearing the way for smaller homes on smaller lots.

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How to Sell Your Home in Red Bank TN for Top Dollar in 2026

Red Bank homes are selling in 29 days with multiple offers. The 2026 pricing, prep, and marketing playbook for top-dollar results.

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Chattanooga IDB Votes 6-1 to Issue Default Notice on The Bend's $115M TIF

Chattanooga's Industrial Development Board voted 6-1 to send a notice of default on the $115 million tax incentive agreement behind The Bend, giving the developer 60 days to answer questions about a possible transfer of control.

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Is Harrison TN a Good Place to Live in 2026? Lake Life, Prices & Schools

Chickamauga Lake in the backyard and downtown Chattanooga twenty minutes away — why Harrison is Hamilton County's value pick for lake living in 2026.

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Chattanooga Planning Commission Clears 300+ New Homes Across Four Developments

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission recommended approval of more than 300 new homes across four developments at its July meeting, with the largest cases heading to City Council on Aug. 11.

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Is Ooltewah TN a Good Place to Live in 2026? Schools, Prices & Verdict

Top-rated Hamilton County schools and newer construction come at a $70K premium over Chattanooga. The honest 2026 verdict on Ooltewah.

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$130M Station 33 Breaks Ground on South Broad — Condos, Hotel, and Food Hall Coming to Chattanooga

A team of local developers broke ground on Station 33, a $130 million mixed-use project at South Broad and 33rd streets — Chattanooga's largest new walkable destination, with luxury condos, a boutique hotel, and a curated food hall.

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Chattanooga Council Blindsided by $150M Housing Bond Push — Here's What's Actually Happening

A federal deadline in early August sent the Chattanooga Housing Authority scrambling — and left City Council members and neighbors learning about project sites from a weekend rumor.

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Best Real Estate Agents in Cleveland TN — 2026 Rankings

With Bradley County homes averaging ~90 days on market, agent choice matters more than ever. Here's how Cleveland's top agents rank — and how to vet them.

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Is Red Bank TN a Good Place to Live in 2026?

Chattanooga's smartest ten-minute commute: Red Bank's 2026 prices, lifestyle, and trade-offs, explained.

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Cost of Living in Lookout Mountain TN: 2026 Guide

Chattanooga's most prestigious address pairs $862K average home values with everyday costs below the national average. Here is the full 2026 budget picture.

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Best Real Estate Agents in Signal Mountain TN — 2026 Rankings

Thin inventory and school-zone pricing make agent choice critical on Signal Mountain. The 2026 guide to vetting agents - and the questions most cannot answer.

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Living in Signal Mountain TN: The Complete 2026 Guide

Top-of-the-county schools, cooler summers, and brow-edge views 20 minutes above Chattanooga — what living in Signal Mountain TN really costs in 2026.

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How to Sell Your Home in Soddy-Daisy, TN for Top Dollar in 2026

With homes selling in ~39 days and values up 4.7%, here is the 5-step plan Soddy-Daisy sellers should follow in 2026.

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How to Sell Your Home in Hixson TN for Top Dollar in 2026

Hixson prices are up ~9% to a $390K median. The 2026 playbook: day-one pricing, inspection-proof prep, and demand manufactured before you list.

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How to Sell Your Home in East Ridge TN for Top Dollar in 2026

East Ridge prices are down 6.4% — here's the 2026 playbook sellers are using to still net top dollar.