Property sales in Hamilton County topped $368 million in March, while more than 5,400 documents were recorded, according to the latest monthly report from the county register of deeds.
The March 2026 Sales & Mortgages Report shows total property sales of about $368.4 million, generating roughly $1.36 million in conveyance tax revenue for the state.
Mortgage activity also remained strong. The total value of recorded mortgages reached about $576.6 million, producing approximately $658,000 in mortgage tax collections, the report states.
In all, 5,467 documents were recorded during the month, including 1,338 deeds and 1,414 deeds of trust.
The largest single transaction recorded in March was a $13 million property on Hixson Pike in Chattanooga. Other top transactions included a $9.03 million parcel and multiple sales exceeding $6 million, according to the report’s list of the month’s 10 highest-value deals.
A breakdown of recorded documents shows releases and deeds of trust made up the largest shares of filings, followed by warranty deeds and miscellaneous documents, indicating a mix of new financing, property transfers and loan activity.
The figures reflect data collected through recorded transactions and documents filed with Hamilton County Register of Deeds Marc Gravitt’s office during March.
AIM Center announces inaugural awards dinner
The AIM Center has announced plans for its inaugural Mental Health Hero Awards Dinner and Silent Auction, a new fundraising event aimed at recognizing individuals and organizations making a difference in mental health across the Chattanooga area.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29, at The Westin Chattanooga and will feature an evening of recognition, storytelling and community engagement centered on mental health advocacy and recovery.
Organizers say the awards are designed to honor those who “lead, advocate, and drive meaningful change in mental health,” while also raising support for the nonprofit’s programs serving adults living with serious mental illness.
Award categories include Civic Hero, Corporate Champion, Advocacy Hero and Lifetime Achievement, among others, recognizing contributions ranging from policy advocacy and workplace initiatives to clinical care and community partnerships. Additional honors will spotlight young leaders, media contributions and individuals demonstrating resilience in recovery.
Nominations are now open to the public and will be accepted through May 30. Self-nominations are also permitted, allowing individuals and organizations to highlight their own work in advancing mental health awareness, access and equity.
Proceeds from the event will support AIM Center’s community-based recovery services, which follow the Clubhouse model to help individuals build relationships, develop skills and achieve long-term wellness.
Submit award nomninations at bit.ly/mentalhealthheroawards.
Executive launches coaching consulting firm
Carol Eimers, a longtime corporate executive with more than three decades of experience in government relations and the utility industry, has launched a new leadership coaching and consulting firm.
The firm, Growth Development and Performance, LLC, will provide career and leadership coaching, team development programs and organizational consulting services to clients across multiple sectors.
Eimers, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, says her approach focuses on practical, personalized guidance rather than theoretical models.
After spending more than 30 years working her way to the C-suite, Eimers says she has found that effective leadership is rooted in understanding and leveraging individual strengths.
She brings a multidisciplinary background that includes government relations, regional partnerships and corporate strategy, experience she plans to apply in helping leaders and organizations improve performance and culture.
Veterans Bridge flag applications open
The city of Chattanooga is now accepting applications for its Veterans Bridge Flag program, offering residents and organizations a way to honor military veterans by flying American flags over one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
The program features 30 flagpoles on Veterans Bridge, where flags are displayed in tribute to past and present members of the U.S. armed forces.
City officials say the initiative is intended to provide a visible, lasting recognition of veterans’ service while allowing families and organizations to share their stories with the broader community.
Applications are open to individuals, families and recognized veteran service organizations. Flags are raised twice a year – on Memorial Day and Veterans Day – with applications due at least two weeks before each holiday.
The city said the program is part of its broader effort to support the veteran community and ensure that Veterans Bridge remains a place of reflection, gratitude and civic pride.
Apply at chattanooga.gov/pay-and-apply/permits-applications/veterans-bridge-flag.
EPB joins quantum technology collaborative
EPB has joined the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative as an inaugural member.
The collaborative, led by the University of Alabama in Huntsville, brings together universities, technology companies and research institutions to accelerate the development and real-world application of quantum technologies across the Southeast.
Later this year, the EPB Quantum Center is expected to become the first U.S. facility to provide commercial access to both quantum networking and quantum computing resources, with the addition of an IonQ Forte Enterprise system.
The move strengthens collaboration with regional partners, including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, which recently joined the initiative and is connected to EPB’s quantum network for research in quantum communications.
Officials say the collaborative aims to position the Southeast as a global hub for quantum innovation, supporting economic growth, workforce development and national security through next-generation technologies.
Hyatt debuts in Chattanooga Southside
A new hotel has opened in downtown Chattanooga, marking the city’s first Hyatt Hotels Corporation-branded property and adding momentum to Southside’s continued growth.
Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Downtown, a 123-room hotel at 105 W. Main Street, officially opened last week. The property is operated by LBA Hospitality and developed by 3H Group Inc.
The hotel is the second Caption by Hyatt location in the U.S. and part of Hyatt’s broader global expansion. Company leaders say the brand emphasizes community-focused design and flexible social spaces.