Hamilton County recorded more than $741 million in combined property sales and mortgages in November, according to monthly data released by Register of Deeds Marc Gravitt. The report shows $337.1 million in total property sales and $403.9 million in mortgage loan values for the month.
The county collected $1.247 million in conveyance (property) tax and $454,367 in mortgage tax, making November a strong month for revenue tied to real estate transactions.
A total of 4,072 documents were recorded, including 1,076 deeds and 1,017 deeds of trust, reflecting continued activity in both the buying and financing markets.
The highest-value transaction of the month was the $26.1 million sale of 5555 Hixson Pike in Hixson, followed by a $15 million transaction associated with parcel 146E J 015 and a $12.6 million sale on Wilcox Boulevard in Chattanooga.
The top 10 transactions also included major properties along Sidney Street, Manufacturers Road, Northgate Mall Drive and Legends Way.
The November report also includes a breakdown of document types, with releases, deeds of trust and miscellaneous record types making up the largest portions of filings.
Chattanooga Library outlines 5-year vision
The Chattanooga Public Library has launched a new five-year strategic plan designed to guide long-term growth, expand community service and adapt to changing needs. The plan highlights five core focus areas – lowering barriers to access, improving facilities, enhancing outreach, strengthening collaborations and offering new and unique services – each supported by new goals introduced annually.
Library Executive Director Will O’Hearn said the flexible structure ensures CPL remains responsive.
“When you live in a rapidly changing and uncertain world, you need to be constantly thinking ahead. The focus areas won’t change, but each year, we will outline new goals that continuously align to what our community needs.”
Early initiatives are already underway, including the library’s fine-free policy, the launch of a Toy Library with educational items available for checkout and a significant expansion of outreach through its pop-up library van, Poppy, which has increased community presence by more than 60%.
The interactive strategic plan, created by local design firm Tiny Giant, can be viewed at strategicplan.chattlibrary.org.
Park project earns national honor
The city of Chattanooga’s Stormwater Division has received national recognition for the Lynnbrook Park and Stream Restoration project, which earned the Grand Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ Stormwater and Wastewater: Large Project category.
Completed in partnership with Stantec, the initiative transformed a historically flood-prone area into both a functional stormwater system and a community asset.
The project restored a natural stream channel through Lynnbrook Park using green infrastructure practices that slow, filter and redirect stormwater. The improved system reduces neighborhood flooding and enhances water quality before the water reenters the main channel.
In addition to its engineering impact, Lynnbrook Park now serves as a gathering hub for the Oak Grove community. The redesigned space features new playgrounds, open green areas, a pavilion with grilling amenities, and a pedestrian bridge with connecting pathways.
Finley Stadium, Erlanger expand guest support
Finley Stadium and Erlanger have introduced several new guest amenities designed to improve accessibility, comfort and health support throughout the facility. With Erlanger’s partnership, the stadium has added a dedicated mother’s room and Calming Corner and upgraded its first aid room.
The Erlanger Calming Corner, located on the South Concourse near Section 110, offers a quiet space with soft seating and sensory tools for guests who might need a calm place to reset. Nearby, the Erlanger Mother’s Room provides a self-sanitizing Pluie changing table, refrigerator, sound machine and television to accommodate families and caregivers.
Finley Stadium staff are also undergoing training for KultureCity certification to enhance sensory-inclusive support for guests.
The Erlanger First Aid Room remains in its South Concourse location and now includes an examination table and Erlanger medical personnel. In addition, the new MorningPointe Stadium Shuttle supports guests with mobility challenges, offering transportation services before events.