If you're a discerning buyer seeking a rare, move-in-ready luxury retreat in the Tennessee mountains—offering privacy, timeless elegance, and effortless access to nature—this custom home by the respected Blue Hammer Homes deserves your immediate attention.

Nestled in the exclusive, gated Flipper Bend community on Signal Mountain, this approximately 4,000 sq ft new-build home (with potential to expand) backs directly to the protected North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park—ensuring permanent privacy with no future development behind you. Perched high above neighbors, it delivers panoramic views of Lookout Mountain and the Chattanooga valley, blending serene seclusion with convenient proximity to downtown Chattanooga and the regional airport (just 25–30 minutes away).

Something came to light recently in Hamilton County. The Hamilton County School Board approved a new “frame work” for spot zoning of subdivisions. What is this you ask? How does this affect me?

First, let’s describe spot zoning. Spot zoning is selectively choosing an area, in this case it is new homes, and zoning the homes to a school outside of their originally zoned schools. Second, let’s describe how this affects you in just a few of many ways. First, that new build house, in your current school zone, you want to buy may be zoned to a school far away for elementary, but not middle or any combination of that scenario. Additionally, this means these same homes,

The Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee has a rich and layered history — a story of engineering ambition, social change, near-loss, and rebirth. Built in 1890 (completed for traffic around 1891), the bridge was designed by engineer Edwin Thacher and constructed by the Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio. When it first opened it was designed for foot and car traffic. It closed to car traffic in 1978 because of safety concerns. After a number of years of inspections and fundraising it opened in 1993 to only pedestrian traffic. When it opened in 1993 and to today it is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the country. The bridge is currently closed today for more renovations. Just a few of the things that are happening is updated electrical, replacing bad boards and a fresh coat of paint. They have had to extend the length of the closure and increase the budget for the project. Hopefully she will be back open for Summer with all the events in Coolidge Park and in Downtown Chattanooga.

If you know me thank you know that a week before Christmas this year I was at the local Hamilton County Tag and Title office helping my son get a new plat for his car and changing the address on my truck registration. The young gentleman behind the counter looked at me than looked at the screen and told me there was a problem and that he needed to talk to a manager. He came back with a manager and a printout telling me that I had sold my truck and surrendered my title. I told him that was news to me since I drove it to the Tag and Title office and it was parked across the street. He informed me that there was a truck Minnesota that had the same VIN as mine so the state of Tennessee surrendered it for me…We will come back to that later. So understand we are going into two holidays and state and county offices were going to be close so I didn’t thing I was going to get very far very fast on this.

One of the things that I like about growing up and still living on Signal Mountain is the small town feel of it. With that comes a sense of freedom and security. Driving down the highway today I saw several packs of kids leaving the town hall gym and headed to Pruett’s for lunch on their bikes. The bigger kids in the front and the back but no adult to be seen. In the summer these groups are all up and down the highway coming and going to the pool and the different lunch spots on Signal. When i was a kid we did the same thing. It was usually heading to the Hardees or the McDonalds. Neither of those exist today so it it usually Pruett’s , 517 Subs and Mexican that they head for.

We would like to once again thank all of our clients that trusted us to help them with their Real Estate needs on Signal Mountain. Once again we are the #1 Realtor on Signal Mountain. We love Signal Mountain and truly believe it is one of the best places in the county to live. With beating our closest competitor by over $7,000,000 it proves that we are able to find our clients homes that other people don’t know about.

Builders and Developers in the Chattanooga area, or anywhere for that matter, know the importance of finding a truly knowledgeable REALTOR partner that understands new construction and development. Experience with multiple developments and hundreds of new home builds makes a huge difference between representation and misrepresentation. We have experience in multiple types of developments across the Chattanooga area. We have helped inform the design of developments from Luxury homes to townhomes wrapped around a professional sports complex. We have nearly 20 years of experience with in-town and out-of-town developers. We have assisted them with an assortment of needs including finding the land, research and develop, branding and marketing, and selling the properties and everything in between. Developing something from the ground up takes years. Having a partner that is not looking for a quick commission from selling the product but that is patient and experienced, understanding the cash flow challenges in the beginning. We are that partner and can help get the neighborhood selling before there is foundation poured. You need someone that understands your pain points and the behind the scenes that most people don’t see or even understand. We have a seasoned team experienced with all aspects of development.

Welcome to your new luxury home in the desirable Flipper Bend gated community. This new home is situated on a spacious wooded lot. This two-level, thoughtfully designed European inspired home offered by Pepper's Construction checks all the boxes. From southern inspired deep porches and decks to an efficient flow, you will get the best of both worlds. On the main level, you will find the primary suite, open kitchen and dining, grand family room with fireplace, a front room that can be either an office or scullery, powder room, and of course the spacious 2.5 car garage. The second level provides three bedrooms, one with an ensuite-bath, one hall bath and a large bonus room. This home is under construction but there is time for you to make personal selections if you get in early. Flipper Bend is a newer community tucked into an untouched portion of Signal Mountain, TN. Enter through the Gate House and find yourself immersed in a local community unlike anything else in Chattanooga.

Every year the Signal Mountian Office of Real Estate Partners hosts a Signal Mountain wide Christmas window decorating contest. We have to set the example so we do our windows at the office as well. If you are ever on Signal this time of the year and are looking for us we are behind the Abominable Snowman usually. This is always a fun and friendly competition and it is fun to see the different companies compete and to watch everyone drive through the mountain to vote on the best window.

***SOLD*** Welcome to 6411 Laramie Circle in Friar Branch, a tranquil neighborhood boasting charming townhomes conveniently situated less than 10 minutes from the Chattanooga Airport and Hamilton Place. Recently updated with new carpet and fresh paint, this move-in ready home features a practical one-level layout with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The spacious living room, anchored by a corner gas log fireplace, and separate dining room provide ample space for entertaining or accommodating a large household. The kitchen is equipped with tasteful wooden cabinets with generous storage space and stainless appliances. The master bathroom includes a jetted tub and a separate shower shower while the guest bath has a combined shower/tub. Adjacent to the dining room is a cozy sunroom that can serve as a reading nook, office, or breakfast area, leading to a screened porch overlooking the backyard.

Last year we did a major remodel on a 140 year old home that really didn’t have a traditional Laundry Room. The small space was off of the Kitchen and we felt there was a better use of that space so where do we put the Washer & Dryer? We decided to go with a new set up that GE had introduced that was similar to units that we had seen in Europe on vacations before. This was the GE Profile Ventless Heat Pump Combo Washer & Dryer. We ended up using two units. We put one in a closet in a Guest Bedroom and one in the Master Closet.

***SOLD*** Welcome to 9533 Collier Place, a beautifully maintained single-level condo located in the highly desirable Mulberry Park community in Ooltewah, Tennessee. This charming craftsmen-influenced 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,863 square feet, featuring a gorgeous sunroom/bonus room, of thoughtfully designed living space. Ideal for those seeking a blend of comfort, style, and low-maintenance living. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the open floor plan, high ceilings, and the warmth of hardwood floors flowing through the foyer, living room, dining area, and sunroom.

People considering FHA mortgages often have several key questions about eligibility and requirements. One of the most common is about the minimum credit score needed, which is at least 580 for a 3.5% down payment, or 500 if you can put down 10%. Many people also mistakenly believe FHA loans are only for first-time buyers, but anyone who meets the basic criteria can use them, regardless of whether they've owned a home before. Another frequent question is whether you can earn to much for an FHA loan, but there are actually no income limits on single-family FHA loans.

Today was the annual laying of the wreaths at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Thousand of volunteers from across the area were there this morning to make sure that every one of the 64,000-65,000 fallen service members have a wreath on their headstone for Christmas. Organizations like Wreaths Across America and Wreaths Across Chattanooga We return this June to place American flags at each grave. veterans and family members are interred at Chattanooga National Cemetery, with figures around 64,500 noted in 2023, though older estimates mention over 50,000 burials from the Civil War era onward, including many Civil War soldiers and later service members from all major conflicts, with capacity projected to run out soon. 

***SOLD*** This home on Watts Bar Lake invites you and your favorite people to live on lake time. Offering three levels of true comfort and optimal entertainment, top-notch recreational amenities and dreamy outdoor living all perfectly perched lake-side to relax and enjoy. The large, yet quiet, cove off the main channel of the TN river has year round water. Conveniently Located just 75 minutes from Chattanooga and Knoxville. This spacious open home was designed and built for just this - a multi-family vacation sweet spot! The layout of the main level has an open and enormous kitchen fully equipped for all your culinary needs to feed a crowd. The new stove features a ''air fryer'' oven! The wine fridge is ready for any vintage. The scraped wood floors, solid wood cabinetry and natural stone counters speak to the timeless and durable details found throughout this home. The adjacent dining area is wrapped in windows with dreamy views to the lake and can accommodate a table for 12.

We were recently featured on HGTV Mountain Life. We had some clients relocate from Texas to Signal Mountain. After they closed on their new home we were contacted by the production company asking if they would be interested in being the stars in one of the episodes, I spent several years in TV production so if was a little terrifying to be on the other side of the camera for once but it was a lot of fun.

Every year at 8:00am on Thanksgiving Day over 6,000 people converge on Coolidge Park to attend the annual Grateful Gobbler. The close down Market Street and you start in Coolidge Park then walk across the Market Street Bridge down to MLK and back. It is a fairly flat and easy and casual walk. Yes there are runners and they finish before most of us are out of the park. As they say you can run, walk or stroll this run. You will see people dressed up and some will even dress up their dogs. there are tons of kids in strollers and wagons and when we started attending this run our kids were in wagons and strollers too.

Before it became the public green-space known today, the site of Coolidge Park in Chattanooga had a very different identity and purpose. Up through the late 20th century, this waterfront parcel was occupied by a military facility — it was the location of a U.S. Naval‑Marine Reserve training station.

Beyond its military use, the broader North Shore riverfront area was generally under-utilized and even neglected: there were no major public amenities, few recreational facilities, and little reason for people to congregate along the water.

A few months ago we got a call from a production company to use a clubhouse that we have as a staging area for a national Bridgestone Tire commercial. The road part of the commercial was shot on Roberts Mill Road on Signal Mountain. The commercial is below and the Roberts Mill parts are very quick. There was not a lot of notice given to the residence that the road would be closed so some were upset but at the same time if was cool to watch them at work. Signal Mountain is a sleepy little town for the most part so not sure how the scouts found this hidden road but good for them.

Welcome home to this beautifully reimagined, turn-key residence set on a wooded 0.37-acre lot. Recently transformed from top to bottom, no detail was overlooked. The home now boasts electrical, plumbing, insulation, HVAC, and ductwork upgrades bringing it up to today's highest standards. The open-concept floor plan was thoughtfully redesigned for modern living, featuring a chef-worthy kitchen with an expansive butcher block island - perfect for prep, serving, or gathering with family.