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These 3 Favorite Chattanooga Cocktail Spots are a Vibe

That perfect late-summer weather is here. Fall is just around the corner and there’s nothing prettier than seeing nature’s paintbrush sweep over the Scenic City. Whether you’re local to beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee, visiting for a long weekend, or an aspiring or future resident looking to celebrate your new home adventure with a cocktail, here are some of our favorite spots that boast a unique atmosphere worthy of memory-making, excellent customer service, and a unique menu to commemorate your new home – or any day that ends in Y! After all, life is a special occasion and these spaces will provide a great backdrop to enjoy it with your favorite people.

Whiskey Thief

With one of the best views in all of the Scenic City, Whiskey Thief is the rooftop bar at The Edwin Hotel. Immerse yourself in sweeping views of Chattanooga’s famous Riverfront and iconic landmarks like The Hunter Museum and world-famous Walnut Street (one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges!). Enjoy an old-fashioned from the outdoor patio or indoors with the soaring windows and abundant natural light. We love the industrial mood and cozy wood tones accented by gorgeous green glass pendants over the bar.

State of Confusion

This Main Street hot spot is a favorite among our team for sure! Bring your whole entourage and sit at a long family table, or cozy up inside among the sunny wood tones with a view of the big patio’s shenanigans. State of Confusion offers an atmosphere that’s enjoyable in every season. With Southern favorites as well as Cuban-inspired dishes and our favorite Ceviche in town, the real crowd pleaser is their mojitos, made fresh with real cane sugar. Cheers to this great Southside Chattanooga experience!

Company at The Kinley

The secret is out! Last but certainly not least, Company, the speakeasy at The Kinley Chattanooga, is “hidden” away at this trendy boutique hotel with an indiscreet entrance. The Kinley’s austere exterior adjacent from the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo offers striking lines and a modern aesthetic, but just inside past the lounge is a space for only the best cocktail sleuths: Company bar. With stunning navy and brass tones, this atmosphere feels fabulously art-deco and warm. If you’re looking for a Instagram-worthy background for your cocktail pics, this is it. You’ll enjoy the jazzy ambience while savoring each unique note of whichever bourbon and bitters concoction Ross behind the bar recommends. Reservations recommended.

Out and about trying one of our #ChattLiving recommendations? Be sure to tag us @prattliving

These 3 Favorite Chattanooga Cocktail Spots are a Vibegmwebservices2021-09-03T18:37:47+00:00

Team Spotlight: Meet our Preferred Lender, Wayne Denham

While he is not technically part of the Pratt Home Builders Team, the Pratt Process would not be complete without him. Wayne Denham is the representative for our Preferred Lender, Platinum Financial. He is always just a call away with incredibly prompt service and an incredible customer-service based attitude with a heart for making everyone with a desire to call themselves a homeowner achieve that goal.

Pratt Home Builders (PHB): Wayne, tell us about yourself.

Wayne Denham (WD): I’m Wayne and I have lived in Chattanooga my entire life, been a mortgage loan officer since 1994

PHB: How long have you been working with the Pratt Home Builders brand?

WD: Since 2011 when I choose Pratt to build my personal home

PHB: We love how much you’ve enjoyed your beautiful Pratt home. As a customer, what was your favorite part of the Pratt Process?

WD: I liked the process of picking out everything from the brick to the tile, we felt like you were ordering a brand new car from top to bottom

PHB: What home plan do you live in and what is your favorite thing about it?

WD: I chose to build the Azaela Hall Plan and love the high ceilings in the living room and the open feel. It’s been the perfect home plan for our family over the years and we still love both our home plan and our community.

PHB: What are your favorite things to do and places to go in the Greater Chattanooga area?

WD: The lake is my favorite getaway, best golf courses, best restaurants, walking trails, downtown

PHB: Why do you feel now is such an opportune time to buy or build new construction in the Greater Chattanooga area?

WD: If you want to get everything you want in a floor plan to fit your furniture now is the time with incredibly low interest rates and being at such a pivotal time in our market.

PHB: Why is getting pre-approved prior to starting your home search so important, and how can prospective homeowners get in touch with you?

WD: Getting pre-approved is good to know what the payment will be for the 30 years

PHB: What is your favorite part living in the Scenic City?

WD: I can be Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, Birmingham, in two hours, so it’s convenient for an on-the-go lifestyle, and I never get tired of the beautiful mountains you can see all over the area.

Team Spotlight: Meet our Preferred Lender, Wayne Denhamgmwebservices2021-05-10T21:46:41+00:00

Pratt + HabiChatt: Women Build Team Kicks Off Fundraising

Pratt Home Builders is looking forward to partnering with HabiChatt again on Women Build. This year’s future homeowner is Tanieshia Looney. This is an event the ladies (and men) of Pratt Home Builders look forward to participating in every year. “We love having the opportunity to put in some good old fashioned elbow grease to help real people in our community. It’s one thing to donate to a cause, but another to really get on eye level with people and hear their stories and be part of them. That’s what is so special about our team. They are truly passionate about helping people right here at home,” said Brittany Shaw, Director of Digital Media.

The bio excerpt below is courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Chattanooga:

“Tanieshia Looney, mother of two and Chattanooga native, has consistently worked on making her dreams of becoming a homeowner a reality. Growing up in public housing, she had a happy childhood with her mom, dad, and brother. She was close with her family and played softball all through grade school and college. The one thing that was missing was a home that they could call their own. She was first introduced to Habitat through friends who had become homeowners themselves. After applying and ultimately dropping out of the program due to illness 13 years ago, Tanieshia is back and more determined than ever to step up to the plate of becoming a Habitat homeowner herself. Tanieshia was drawn to apply due to the partnership that Habitat provides. Instead of throwing her to the wolves of homeownership, she was happy to have Habitat walk the journey with her and become a shoulder to lean on. One of her favorite parts of being in the program is the ability to experience it with her children, Anthony and A’Nieshia. They have been given the opportunity to build their home as a family and create memories that will
last a lifetime. Tanieshia has learned many new valuable skills throughout the program, but the lessons on money management have meant the most to her. She has learned how to make smarter choices financially, so much that her mother continuously tells her how proud she is of the changes she has made. Tanieshia views her
mother as the strongest person she knows, she inspires her everyday to “finish everything that
she starts” which has given her the motivation to complete the program. When envisioning her new home, Tanieshia is looking forward to creating a peaceful environment with a stable foundation for her children. Being a mom
with a full time job, a baseball and basketball coach, and a successful hair business, things can occasionally get hectic. She strives to create a positive environment for her children to grow and thrive in.”

The Habitat for Humanity Women Build is about building housing by women for women. The program has been a success for over two decades. Each team is responsible for raising $2,500 toward the goal. The Pratt Home Builders team plans to host two fundraiser nights. Please check @PrattLiving Facebook and Instagram for updates on the build and fundraisers. The team would love your support at these events. #WeBuildCommunity

MAY 13^TH – THURSDAY AT PIE SLINGERS IN ROCK SPRING,GA – THE PRATT TEAM WILL GET 10% OF THE WHOLE DAY (TAKEOUT, DELIVERY, DINE IN)

JUNE 8^TH – TUESDAY AT McAlister’s IN FORT OLGETHORPE, GA – THE PRATT TEAM WILL GET 10% OF SALES BETWEEN 5-9 PM

JUNE 14TH, 15TH, 16TH – MARCOS PIZZA at 2009 DAYTON BLVD., RED BANK, TN – 25% GOES TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WOMEN BUILD

Pratt + HabiChatt: Women Build Team Kicks Off Fundraisinggmwebservices2021-04-30T20:57:33+00:00

PHB Home Stories: Meet First-time homebuyer Allison White

We spoke with first-time home buyer Allison White about her what it’s like to be building and making selections for her first new construction home in the (booming) Chattanooga market.

Pratt Home Builders: Why did you feel now is the right time to buy a new construction home?

Allison: A lot of it has to do with the timing of being ready to move in. For me, I was living alone in an apartment when the pandemic hit. I moved in with my parents “temporarily” since I’m a pretty social person. Living in isolation was not good for me. Then the tornado over Easter hit my apartment as well, so I fully moved in. With Covid still a threat, I don’t want to move back out too soon and find myself isolated like I was at the start of the pandemic, just in a bigger space! The timeline of building fits when I am hopeful to be able to get back out in the world more comfortably.

PHB: Did you look at both new homes and resales? Why did you land decide on new construction instead of a resale?

Allison: I did look at what I’ve been jokingly calling “used” homes before opting on new construction. Because of the timeline issue I mentioned before and the record low inventory in resales, I was having trouble finding what I was looking for. Every house I saw that came close was missing at least one item on my “must have” list. With new construction, I am able to get all my “must haves” within my budget, so it just makes the most sense for what I’m looking for and my timeline.

PHB: With the low inventory and competition among resales, would you expect to see new construction homes become the “new normal” in real estate”

Allison: Based on what I saw on the market, it wouldn’t surprise me. If new construction can guarantee what you want in a home, and the price is right, I would think that would be the better option. Unless you need a home quickly, why not build what you want?

PHB: Does the long warranty make you feel additional ease as a first-time buyer?

Allison: Absolutely! It’s nice to know that I won’t have to worry about things breaking for a long time. I’m not the most handy with home repairs, so not having to think about hiring someone to fix things is great for my piece of mind and my budget!

PHB: I know you mentioned you are having some special features added to your home – can you talk about those?

Allison: The features I’ve upgraded are just the things that I really want in my home such as a screened porch, a tub in the master bath, and a wall oven in the kitchen to name a few.

PHB: What are you most excited about when it comes to your home plan and finishes?

Allison: I’m super excited to put my touch on everything and truly make it mine. I’m looking forward to going through the process of designing the finishes and getting to pick everything out. As for the home plan, I love the layout and the way the home flows. I think it will be everything I’ve been looking for in a home. I can already imagine living in the space and using each area throughout the day.

PHB: Why did you choose the community/location that you landed on and what are you most looking forward to about being in the area?

Allison: I grew up just outside of Red Bank, so I was hoping to move back to the north side of town. I was looking at homes in the Red Bank, Northshore, and Hixson areas of Chattanooga. The location of this neighborhood is fantastic as it is close to all the places I spend regular time during the week (church, work, recreation). I also love how close it is to the Greenway Farms area so it will be easy to go to the park frequently. The community feels like it is in the middle of the country, but I can get to city amenities within 5 minutes.

PHB: What are you most looking forward to about your design process?

Allison: This is a hard question because the answer is “all of it!”. I’ve never built a home before, but I think it will be an interesting and fun process to go through, especially since I’m not doing it on my own. I think the design meetings will be enjoyable as I look at all the different options. I intend to drive by the lot at least weekly to watch the progress of my home being built.

PHB: How do you feel about being able to have you own place to call “home” given the current unprecedented situation we are living in?

Allison: I’ve lived alone before, but always in a rented apartment. I’m thrilled to finally be on the path to owning my home. I love the idea that I can do anything with the space since it’s mine, even as simply as changing a wall color. I’m also looking forward to not hearing my neighbors through the walls or ceiling! I grew up in a neighborhood with great neighbors who cared about the community we lived in. I’m looking forward to building that with my future neighbors as well. I think people just care more when there is ownership.

PHB: How would you describe your process so far?

Allison: So far, the whole process has been pleasant and pretty easy. A lot of that has to do with the people I’ve been working with who really know their stuff and are able to guide me through. I’m not very far in yet, but I feel confident that it will continue to be a lovely experience based on what I’ve seen. I have always heard horror stories about people building houses, but that has not been my experience at all!

PHB: Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Allison: I can’t wait to take each next step and watch the whole process take place!

Ready to build your new home? We can help! Visit https://prattliving.com/find-your-home/ to get started.

PHB Home Stories: Meet First-time homebuyer Allison Whitegmwebservices2021-03-25T20:10:16+00:00

Team Spotlight: Judy Carpenter

PHB: Tell us about how you came to work at Pratt Home Builders.

Judy Carpenter: Well, I started to work for Mr. Pratt in our little home town in, Inverness, Mississippi in 1984 in the propane & oil business as a bookkeeper. In 1995, he sold those businesses and asked me to come with him to Chattanooga on his next venture. He had already bought Bradley Propane in Cleveland. He had moved his family to Chattanooga five years prior so he was ready to be here full time with them. Our girls were out on their own, so we jumped at the chance to live somewhere different in that season of our lives.

PHB: What were your favorite things about Chattanooga when you arrived in the city?

JC: The mountains for sure! I had been raised in flat land all my life and we had vacationed the year before to the Ozarks. I came back telling Mr. Pratt that when I retired I would move to the mountains…guess he remembered that when he ask me to come with him to Chattanooga…lol.

PHB: What are a few words you’d use to describe the atmosphere?

JC: If you mean the city, I would say it’s big enough to have all you need for living a full life no matter what age you are, including the medical side, since my husband has had health issues most of the time we’ve lived here so that was important to us. But it also has that small town feel in a lot of ways. We came from a town of 1,200 so it seems big to us. The beauty is unsurpassed by anywhere you can travel I think. Having our daughters, granddaughters and great grandson here to enjoy all this is so special to us.

PHB: What’s been the most special part of working at Pratt over the years?

JC: Watching it grow and having all the great relationships I’ve made over the years even with employee’s no longer here that I still keep in touch with. Jennifer Dorsey, Bill Thompson and myself are the only ones still here from the beginning. It wasn’t always easy work but rewarding for sure.

PHB: Tell us about your role at the company.

JC: I’ve always worked alongside Mr. Pratt with the financial aspect of the company. I love bookkeeping and have learned so much from Mr. Pratt over the years so guess you could say I was self-taught with his guidance. I did take some business courses in college so guess that has help along the way.

PHB: You built in a Pratt community recently. Tell us about your favorite parts of that process.

JC: Going almost every day seeing the progress of our home coming together. It was a good/bad process in that we were so anxious to finish and get moved in. We love living in Amberbrook Gardens and the neighborhood is a perfect place for all type of families to come together. We have neighbors on one side of us our age and the other side young couple with kids, who are both very good friends now. The ability to walk our neighborhood & ride our golf cart while feeling safe is a huge blessing also. Our great grandson, Zeke loves riding the golf cart with us.

PHB: What home plan did you choose and what’s your favorite thing about it?

JC: We choose the “Savannah”. The open living area that extends out onto our screened porch is my favorite. Actually we choose it because it was the smallest square footage and we were downsizing in yard & home to take care of.

PHB: What’s your favorite thing about living in a Pratt community?

JC: It’s a perfect place for all sizes and ages of families to come together. We have neighbors on one side our age & the other side a young couple with kids. We are good friends with both of them now. The ability to walk our neighborhood and ride our golf cart while feeling safe is a huge blessing also. Our great grandson, Zeke loves riding the golf cart with us.

PHB: What do you like to do in your spare time?

JC: When weather allows I love being outside planting and taking care of my yard. I enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes. I’m now working on a recipe book I can hand down to my granddaughters. Just shortly being semi-retired and having a little more time on my hands I’m still trying to figure out what to do with that extra time.

PHB: What are your top 3 favorite places for dinner or entertainment?

JC: Going to the movies use to be and hoping that will return. Riding up the mountains to see the view which never gets old. We like walking downtown and going to the Choo Choo and eating at Stir. We like to eat at locally owned restaurants when we can. For fast food, Chick-Fil-A is our favorite.

PHB: What is your favorite memory working at Pratt Home Builders?

JC: This may sound silly but moving into the building we are in now! When we moved to Chattanooga, we were in a very small office off Signal Mtn Rd. Then we moved to Manufacturers Road to two different locations then made the move where we are now.

Team Spotlight: Judy Carpentergmwebservices2021-02-28T19:36:40+00:00

What’s New in New Construction in 2021?

A new year is here in the Scenic City and we’re looking forward to opening more phases in some of our most beloved communities as well as unveling brand new communities in Greater Chattanooga in 2021. As Chattanooga’a leading home builder, Pratt offers walkable communities in convenient areas for the modern lifestyle. Just a quick commute from downtown Chattanooga’s best-loved spots, our Winter/Spring 2021 releases offer a balance of the city’s nearby adventures and serene rural views.

Amber Valley – Now Open

Located just off Cassandra Smith Road in Hixson, Amber Valley is a level, walkable community just minutes from Publix and Greenway Farms. With home prices starting in the low 300s, it’s a great time to select your home site, home plan and select finishes with our in-house interior design team in our beautiful 3,000 square foot design center.

Magnolia Farms Phase 3 – Open in February

Nestled in beautiful Apison, Tennessee, Magnolia Farms is a gently rolling community just 7 minutes from Gunbarrel Road near Hamilton Place Mall. There are several convenient ways to access this tree-lined community that feels rural even though it’s easily accessible to the interstate.

Seven Lakes FINAL Phase – Coming soon

One of our all-time-favorite communities, the panoramic views from the latest phase of Seven Lakes are nothing short of iconic. With sweeping Tennessee ridges as far as the eye can see, Seven Lakes is our only gated community currently. Just minutes from Publix, the Interstate, and the ever-popular Cambridge Square shops and eateries, this Ooltewah community is a perfect balance of having a small-town feel but that mid-sized city convenience.

To schedule a visit to any of these communities, or to learn more about which of our communities and home plans is ideal for you, visit prattliving.com or call 423-757-7687.

What’s New in New Construction in 2021?gmwebservices2021-01-11T21:35:45+00:00

Local Supporting Local: Shop Small this Holiday Season

As a locally owned, family-operated business, we are always supporters of “shopping small”. This year, it’s more important than ever before. When you shop small, your local dollars impact the neighbors in our community.

Here are a few of our very favorite local businesses with products and services that would make great gifts this holiday season.

Feed

Rustic House Candles

Bees on a Bicycle

Niedlov’s

Garden Vignettes

Local Supporting Local: Shop Small this Holiday Seasongmwebservices2020-11-30T21:58:38+00:00

Editorial: Dare to Dance to Benefit Emergency Housing

By Brittany Shaw, Pratt Home Builders New Home Matchmaker and Dare to Dance 2020 Castmember

It’s hard to believe Dare to Dance month has already come and gone! I’ve had a few weeks to reflect on this incredible event in this most unique of years. I can’t say enough about the Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga as well as all the generous sponsors and donors who helped us fund Emergency Housing for the Kidney Foundation, despite whatever financial challenges they may have faced in 2020.

Editorial: Dare to Dance to Benefit Emergency Housinggmwebservices2020-10-31T23:12:48+00:00

Team Spotlight: Chris Scott, New Home Consultant

What’s your name and how long have you been with Pratt Home Builders?

My name is Chris Scott; I have worked for Pratt Home Builders for 4 months.

How long have you lived in Chattanooga?

I moved to Chattanooga in early 2008.

What’s your background in?

I spent a long time in the Restaurant & hospitality business from 2008-2020.

What inspired you to get into real estate?

I bartended a private real estate function late last year and after talking to so many realtors at the function; I thought it would be a great transition from the bar business.

What do you like best about working at Pratt Home Builders?

I would say all the team members I get to work with, the mentorship of my broker, and the wonderful buyers/prospective buyers I get to know.

What have been some of your favorite memories with the homebuyers you’ve worked with so far?

Its hard to pinpoint a favorite memory so far with home buyers. I have truly loved walking Cherrybark Lane with all the wonderful people who have chosen Creekside Hampton Meadows as their landing spot for their new home.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

I love getting out on the water, working on trying to learn how to fly a plane, and play golf occasionally.

What’s a quote that inspires you?

A quote I love is: “People don’t care what you know till they know that you care.”

What’s your favorite book or movie?

Favorite Movie: The Power of One

Is there anything else we should know about you?

Little Extra Info: Really like NBA Basketball. I used to work for the Memphis Grizzlies which is our pro basketball team in Memphis.

What are you looking forward to most about continuing to help homeowners find their future homes?

It is so rewarding to help individuals from all over and all walks of life find & build their perfect home. The friendships that come out of this are absolutely great.

Team Spotlight: Chris Scott, New Home Consultantgmwebservices2020-09-01T17:45:58+00:00

Featured Community Video: Engel Park

Our newest East Brainerd community is well underway in the first phase. As you can see in the video, it’s easy to go wherever you need to be! Minutes from the Interstate, whether you need to get to Nashville, Knoxville or Altanta, or simply go downtown or to Hixson from this new construction community.

Featured Community Video: Engel Parkgmwebservices2020-07-25T14:13:52+00:00

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