Remote work emptied Chattanooga office buildings. Now, housing is reinventing the Scenic City’s core

On the Westside, the Chattanooga Housing Authority is looking to rebuild and expand housing in and around the city's oldest public housing project. And developers of The Bend, a project on the former Alstom manufacturing site, are working on a mixed-use development of housing, retail, office and manufacturing projects expected to generate more than $1 billion in new investment for downtown.

Mack says such projects "breathe new life" into downtown and create opportunities to convert properties into new uses as the core of the city continues to adapt and grow.

Read the full story by Dave Flessner at the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

Noon Development Becomes New Owners of East Ridge Medical Office

Local physicians have joined with Chattanooga company Noon Development to buy and renovate one of the biggest medical offices in East Ridge from the owners of the adjacent Parkridge East hospital.

"This building has great bones and parking but needs an interior facelift to refresh the space and make it appealing to physicians in need of office space that is both comfortable and functional," Bob Elliott, president of Noon Development, said in an announcement of the renovation plans for the 3-story office at 929 Spring Creek Road. "By partnering with physicians, we help them invest back into their community as both owners and tenants. It's a win for everyone involved."

Read the full story by Dave Flessner at the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

Steam Logistics New Headquarters Now Open in Downtown Chattanooga

Steam Logistics, a third-party logistics company, opened its brand-new headquarters at 328 Broad Street. The purchase of this building, formerly known as the John Ross Building, was a joint venture between Noon Development and Steam Logistics. The building was boarded up for years until Noon Development oversaw the building’s transformation.

Located at the corner of 4th Street and Broad Street, the complete overhaul of the building transformed the block, which sits at a pivotal entry point into the city of Chattanooga. The project injected an investment of nearly $7 million into downtown Chattanooga.

“Many others have considered this building, but the extent of the work and renovation needed, including the need to add many windows in a solid block building, discouraged progress,” said Todd Phillips, president at Noon Management LLC. “We needed the right partners to make this project happen, and the city, state and Steam Logistics all came together to completely reimagine this project and make it a reality.”

The building originally housed D.S. Etheridge Co., the first Ford dealer in Chattanooga. As an early Chattanooga automobile salesman, Mr. Etheridge tried to convince people to switch from horse-drawn carriages to automobiles. Eventually, Mr. Etheridge became the longest-operating Ford dealer south of the Ohio River before selling his business. More of the building’s rich history can be found in a 2021 Chattanoogan.com article. 

If you’re interested in partnering with Noon Development to achieve your expansion goals in Chattanooga or across the nation, learn more here.

About the project:

Location: 328 Broad Street, formerly known as the John Ross Building

Size: 60,000 square feet (four-story building)

Developer: Noon Development LLC

Architect: Franklin Architects

General Contractor: GenTech Construction

Finance: United Community Bank | Reliant Bank

Media Coverage:

Chattanooga-Based Steam Logistics Shifts Headquarters Into Historic Downtown Building 

By: Mike Pare, Chattanooga Times Free Press

Noon Development Celebrates Cleveland Medical Office Opening

This week, Noon Development, the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, Specialists in Pain Management (SPM), and Excel Rehab & Sports hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of a brand-new medical office building off Mouse Creek Road and Paul Huff Parkway.

This 9,726 square-foot building brings expert care and state-of-the-art medical procedures to the Cleveland community. Tenants of the building include Specialists in Pain Management and Excel Rehab & Sports. These two practices portray the opportunities made possible by the development of new medical office space in the region. 

“After careful planning and construction, we are pleased to present this building and watch these tenants accomplish amazing work in their new, innovative space,” Noon Development president Bob Elliott said. “This property has just one remaining suite. With Specialists in Pain Management and Excel Rehab and Sports as tenants, the building has a strong foundation of medical specialists and is ideal for either a retail or medical tenant.”

Excel Rehab & Sports is a physical therapy provider that serves patients from pediatrics and seniors to retirees and athletes. For Excel, which currently has clinics in Northshore, Hixson, and East Brainerd, this new location allows the practice to expand their services to the Cleveland community. 

"We have seen increased demand in our area for patient-centered physical therapy," Excel Rehab & Sports Tennessee regional director Jeremy Shook, PT, DPT, OCS, STC, COMT said. "Having our Cleveland location up and running has allowed us to increase patient access and expand the expert care our therapist teams can provide for the community."

"Since we opened the doors to our fourth clinic in my hometown of Cleveland, TN, I have had the privilege of experiencing, first-hand, the therapy care that our community needs," Excel Rehab & Sports Cleveland clinical director Ben McChesney, PT, DPT said. "I believe it is my responsibility and foundational to our mission to understand patient needs and guide them back to everyday activities, work, and recreation, free of pain.”

The Specialists in Pain Management group has been practicing in Cleveland since 2021 and relocated from their office off Peerless Crossing to this new medical building. In addition to their Cleveland practice, SPM has offices in Ooltewah and downtown Chattanooga.  

“The new building allows us to accept new patients and provide state-of-the-art procedures right within our office so that our patients do not have to go to a hospital or surgery center,” said president and medical director of SPM, John E. Blake III, M.D. “We are excited to reduce pain and improve the quality of life for our patients who travel to our clinic from across the state.”

This development still has 2,500 square feet available for either a medical or retail tenant to lease. 

Those interested in this Cleveland property can contact Heath Dotson at 423-742-0749 or heath.dotson@noondevelopment.com. To learn about other regional spaces available for lease, visit NoonDevelopment.com. 

New Ames Medical Office Building Now Open

Sturm Cosmetic Surgery and Ames Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and open house on Jan. 19 to celebrate Sturm’s relocation, expansion and addition of an independent surgery center inside a newly constructed 6,235-square-foot medical office building in Ames, Iowa.

Located just off East 13th Street at the corner of Philadelphia Street and Baltimore Drive, this Class-A medical office space sits on two acres and is fully leased to Sturm Cosmetic Surgery.

“We’re thrilled to relocate our offices and expand to this new medical facility,” said Dr. Lindsay Sturm, owner and lead physician of Sturm Cosmetic Surgery. “Having our own surgery center allows us to offer our patients a more consistent and exceptional experience. Not only is this more convenient for them, but having our own surgery facility also means we can focus on delivering the most comfortable and personalized experience for our patients in this calming and beautiful location.”

Sturm selected DocCentric, a group offering development and management of independent surgery facilities, as its surgery center development partner.

“Dr. Sturm is just the kind of physician that DocCentric was created to serve because she is business savvy and an exceptional surgeon,” said Teri Yates, president of DocCentric. “We specialize in helping independent physicians successfully expand into partial or complete ownership of a surgery center. We manage the details, so they can stay focused on patient care. We appreciate the opportunity to facilitate this joint project with Sturm Cosmetic Surgery.”

DocCentric selected Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Noon Development LLC to build the medical office that is home to Sturm Cosmetic Surgery. 

“We were honored to be involved in this project in partnership with DocCentric and Dr. Sturm,” said Bob Elliott, president of Noon Development LLC. “We see a shortage of new medical space across the country, especially for cities like Ames that are growing and expanding. We’re excited to see all the amazing work and modern amenities Sturm and future tenants will offer to their patients in this new location.”  

Generous parking, proximity to a hospital and customization for tenants are just a few of the building’s amenities. Based on demand, up to 10,000 square feet of additional office space could be built and leased on the same site, just off East 13th Street in Ames, Iowa. Anyone interested in leasing or joint ownership can contact Bob Elliott at 423-531-1330. 

“It is exciting to see Sturm Cosmetic Surgery continue to invest in our community,” said Dan Culhane, President & CEO of the Ames Chamber of Commerce. “The addition of an independent surgery center is an amenity for our community that we cannot take for granted. We are honored to be part of this celebration and to help share the news of this expansion.”

Noon Development Announces New Medical Office Building and Surgery Center at Buckles Court

Pictured left to right: Todd Kimling, Noon Development; Bob Elliott, Noon Development; Dr. Mark Benson, Optum; Dr. Tim Holmes, FASCO; Dr. Scott Gurwin, FASCO; Mayor Laurie Jadwin, City of Gahanna; Dr. Deepa Reddy, Ohio Ophthalmology; Dr. Krishna Mannava, Vive Vascular, Trillium Surgery

A national expert in building technically advanced medical office space, Noon Development, will build a multi-tenant medical office, bringing Class-A medical real estate to the community of Gahanna. 

The group broke ground on the construction of a 46,000 square-foot medical office building anchored by Vive Vascular, Trillium Surgery Center, Foot and Ankle Specialists of Central Ohio and Optum. The building will be located on 680 Buckles Court North and is a part of the master development of Crescent at Central Park, which includes over 100 acres of mixed-use development.

“We are thrilled to make a significant investment in Ohio and expand our footprint to the area,” said president of Noon Development, Bob Elliott. “Gahanna is growing quickly, and we saw a wonderful opportunity to bring a new medical office to this area.”

The new building will be a part of the development of commercial and retail space, open parkland, green spaces and residential housing in Crescent at Central Park.

“Over the last two years, the Crescent at Central Park has risen to the top as a choice location for top medical providers in Central Ohio,” said City of Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin. “This new medical building, which will house three medical specialty practices and an independent surgery center, is the third facility to be added to the Crescent since 2020, adding even more high quality medical options for our residents and jobs to our economy. We look forward to reinforcing that momentum as we break ground on this latest phase of development at the Crescent at Central Park.”

The building is fully leased to multiple medical providers. 

“This project will be incredibly important to our expansion,” said vascular surgeon and founder of Vive Vascular and Trillium Surgery Center, Dr. Krishna Mannava. “With proximity to John Glenn International Airport, we are greatly improving access to state-of-the-art outpatient vascular care here in Central Ohio and nationally.” 

Convenient location off Interstate 270, generous parking, and proximity to other healthcare services make this new building ideal for medical specialties.

“Quality healthcare is incredibly important, but convenience can make all the difference for someone actually getting the care they need,” said Dr. Timothy Holmes at Foot and Ankle Specialists of Central Ohio. The group has seen rapid expansion in the region. Another leading provider and Gahanna native, Dr. Scott Gurwin, commented, “This opportunity to expand into a new, modern office with attached imaging and physical therapy will provide Central Ohioans increased access to the specialty services we offer.”

Molly Leach, First Vice President at CBRE, brokered the transactions. Leach said CBRE, in coordination with Noon Development, the city of Gahanna and Larry Canini — Crescent's master developer — are assembling what will become a medical office complex at the site. 

"This will be a coordinated care campus where patients can receive a wide range of services in a one-stop shop," Leach said.

Halifax Health Leaders Reflect on Wins and Losses During the Pandemic

It wasn’t the way Halifax Health wanted to celebrate its enduring partnership with the University of Florida, but the first anniversary of the Halifax Health UF Health Medical Center of Deltona came and went with far more patients in its 2020 opening than it ever expected. 

When its opening was being previewed by the Hometown News in January 2020, the pandemic hadn’t yet reshaped the entire trajectory of the world. The announcement of the Deltona medical center was yet another feather in the cap of a valued partnership between Halifax Health and the University of Florida. 

Read the full story at American Healthcare Leader.

Four Bridges Dermatology & Cosmetics Opening in May at Riverfront Medical Center

A newly founded dermatology practice is set to move into the Riverfront Medical Center at The Bend this May – the last of the tenants in the new building, though an expansion is scheduled to begin this fall. 

Four Bridges Dermatology & Cosmetics was established by board-certified dermatologists, Drs. Laura Cleary, Cara Hennings and Deanna Brown. The physicians recognized an opportunity to provide greater access to dermatology services in Chattanooga, as there are currently only seven other board-certified dermatologists in the region.

“In forming Four Bridges, we hope to fill this need while providing outstanding medical, cosmetic and pediatric dermatologic care in the heart of the city,” said Four Bridges Dermatology & Cosmetics co-founder, Dr. Deanna Brown. “We are also proud to be a fully women-owned and women-run medical practice. We hope to inspire the next generation of young women in healthcare and business.” 

The 5,865 square-foot medical office and Four Bridges Boutique, which will offer professional-grade skincare, is centrally located at 1247 Riverfront Parkway. 

Although appointment scheduling does not begin until May, those interested in becoming a Four Bridges patient can fill out the contact form on the website and be the first to receive updates and appointment information.

An interesting trend in cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery, named the Zoom Boom, was sparked in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued since. According to Outpatient Surgery Magazine, the American Society of Plastic Surgery listed Botox, fillers, laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels and intense pulsed light therapy as the most requested procedures among more than 13 million performed. A survey analyzing 2020 cosmetic consultations found that out of 130 dermatology society respondents, 50% noted an increase in consults and 85% cited video conferencing as the patient-listed reason.  

“As rigorously-trained skin experts, our physicians are positioned to lead the community in delivering safe and reliable cosmetic treatments tailored to each patient's individual needs,” said Brown in regard to this trend. 

Noon Development is now pre-leasing medical and retail office space for the expansion of the Riverfront Medical Center, which includes a 12,100 square-foot extension of the building. For more information, contact Todd Kimling at 423-498-5480 or todd.kimling@noondevelopment.com.

ABOUT THE PHYSICIANS:

Laura Cleary, MD, FAAD

Dr. Cleary grew up in Kentucky and attended the University of Kentucky, where she received a Bachelor in Agricultural Biotechnology and later graduated valedictorian of her medical school class. She completed her internship in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee, followed by her dermatology residency at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Cleary has been practicing dermatology in the Chattanooga community since 2018. She is board certified through the American Board of Dermatology and specializes in general medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages, including children.

Cara Hennings, MD, FAAD

Dr. Hennings grew up in Indiana and attended Purdue University, graduating with a Bachelor in Biology and a minor in Spanish. She attended medical school at Indiana University and completed her dermatology residency at Vanderbilt University, where she was named chief resident. Dr. Henning has been practicing dermatology in Chattanooga since 2012. She is board certified through the American Board of Dermatology and specializes in general medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages, including children.

Deanna Gardenhire Brown, MD, FAAD

Dr. Brown is a native Chattanoogan and alumna of Girls Preparatory School. She is a graduate of Belmont University and received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. Dr. Brown completed her internship in internal medicine at the University of Louisville, followed by her dermatology residency at Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth Medical Center in Ohio, where she was named chief resident. Dr. Brown proudly returned to her hometown of Chattanooga to practice dermatology in 2014. She is board certified through the American Board of Dermatology and specializes in a wide range of dermatologic conditions, including pediatric dermatology, general medical dermatology, and cosmetic/aesthetic dermatology.

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About Noon Development LLC

Noon Development is a private development firm headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With its unique approach to ownership and capital, the firm develops projects across the U.S., specializing in a variety of real estate opportunities, including medical real estate in support of health care organizations’ growth strategies. Several of the group’s local developments include The Atrium, 901 Riverfront Parkway, and Bradley Heritage Medical Park, in addition to the redevelopment of the historical Fleetwood Building on East 11th Street, the Lifestyle Center on Market, the future Steam Logistics headquarters on Broad Street, and 422 E. MLK Street, home to Proof Bar & Incubator. Learn more at NoonDevelopment.com.

Athena Esoterix Now Open at Riverfront Medical Center

Athena Esoterix has officially opened its new 3,850 square-foot office and lab space at the Riverfront Medical Center at The Bend, centrally located at 1247 Riverfront Parkway. 

The Athena team is now accepting COVID-19 walk-up appointments in their new office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Patients may choose between an RT-PCR test or antigen test, a new offering, and will always receive same-day results. Athena also welcomes medical providers, organizations and other programs interested in partnering with the lab to learn more about how Athena can customize plans to fit every need. 

Athena, a locally-founded company, was established by Dr. Elizabeth Forrester and Dr. Dawn Richards in the midst of the COVID pandemic to address the immense need for testing resources. The lab specializes in advanced molecular detection and microbial testing, uniquely offering next-generation technologies to the region.  

“Having access to a local lab provides the opportunity for improved quality and fast turnaround times, which is an ideal combination in the world of testing and something we believe Chattanooga deserves,” said Forrester. “Being right here in the community allows us to give personal attention to patients, craft customized plans based on the needs of organizations of all sizes and listen to physician needs to give them access to trusted results locally.”   

Athena’s office at The Bend more than doubles the amount of space the team had at its previous facility, allowing for a truly dedicated laboratory, as well as an area specifically for patient walk-up testing. Moving into its new home, however, is not where the exciting changes stop for Athena. 

“This new space has really given us the key we need to move toward our goal of expanding the services we offer,” said Richards. “We are on the path to broaden our capabilities and enter the realm of next-generation sequencing, which will give us the ability to not only test for COVID and flu, but for 280 other respiratory pathogens, as well as a variety of other panels.”

Noon Development is now pre-leasing office space for the expansion of the Riverfront Medical Center, which includes a 10,300 square-foot extension of the building. For those interested in joining the exciting development at The Bend, contact Todd Kimling at 423-498-5480 or todd.kimling@noondevelopment.com.

“We are excited to have Athena join our Riverfront Medical Center alongside their new neighbor, the Riverfront Surgery Center,” said Todd Kimling of Noon Development. “Athena has already made a large impact on the Chattanooga community, so we cannot wait to see the amazing work this new space allows them to accomplish.” 

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About Noon Development LLC

Noon Development is a private development firm headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With its unique approach to ownership and capital, the firm develops projects across the U.S., specializing in a variety of real estate opportunities, including medical real estate in support of health care organizations’ growth strategies. Several of the group’s local developments include The Atrium, 901 Riverfront Parkway, and Bradley Heritage Medical Park, in addition to the redevelopment of the historical Fleetwood Building on East 11th Street, the Lifestyle Center on Market, the future Steam Logistics headquarters on Broad Street, and 422 E. MLK Street, home to Proof Bar & Incubator. Learn more at NoonDevelopment.com.

Noon Development LLC Purchases 715 Market Street for $4 Million

Noon Development LLC purchased the previous Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) headquarters downtown with plans to renovate the space and provide multiple suites of professional office space. 

“The 715 Market Street building was originally designed for TVFCU, then Chattanooga TVA Employees Federal Credit Union, by local architects Derthick and Henley Architects in the 1970s for use as our corporate headquarters and branch,” said Todd Fortner, TVFCU president and CEO. “We occupied the building for more than four decades from June 1978 to May 2021, when we simply outgrew the space.”

The building is approximately 62,000 square feet and sits between Market Street and Broad Street in the central business district of Chattanooga. This project will contribute to the progress and improvement of the downtown area.

“Over the years, we have seen an increased need for renovated, modern office space in the downtown Chattanooga market,” said Todd Kimling of Noon Development LLC. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to invest in this great location. The renovation and modern facelift of the building will align with the character of Chattanooga.”  

“We are excited for Noon Development as they expand their holdings and bring new tenants to the heart of the city,” said Fortner. “We look forward to seeing how they will reimagine and modernize this iconic building in Chattanooga’s City Center for future generations.”

Though much of the three-story building is pre-leased, there is still prime square footage available. 

Noon Development LLC announced the commencement of the 328 Broad Street renovation, the 60,000 square-foot future headquarters of Steam Logistics, last week, and recently completed the first new construction at The Bend, which brings additional medical office space to Chattanooga. 

If you are interested in leasing available office space at 715 Market Street or other locations, please contact Heath Dotson of Noon Development at 423-206-9797.

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About Noon Development LLC

Noon Development is a private development firm headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With its unique approach to ownership and capital, the firm develops projects across the U.S., specializing in a variety of real estate opportunities, including medical real estate in support of health care organizations’ growth strategies. Several of the group’s local developments include Riverfront Medical Center at The Bend, The Atrium, 901 Riverfront Parkway, and Bradley Heritage Medical Park, in addition to the redevelopment of the historical Fleetwood Building on East 11th Street, the Lifestyle Center on Market, and 422 E. MLK Street, hme to Proof Bar & Incubator. Learn more at NoonDevelopment.com.

Steam Logistics Breaks Ground on Future Headquarters

From left: Adam Shearer, chief financial officer of Steam Logistics; Congressman Chuck Fleishmann; Jason Provonsha, chief executive officer of Steam Logistics; City of Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly; Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger; Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire; Steve Cox, president of Steam Logistics; and Todd Kimling, vice president at Noon Development LLC.

Steam Logistics, which anticipates adding 400 employees over the next five years, broke ground on Friday at its future headquarters on 328 Broad Street.

Located at the corner of 4th Street and Broad Street, the building, which was recently purchased by Noon Development LLC, has been boarded up for years. The complete overhaul of the building will transform the block, which sits at a pivotal entry point into the city of Chattanooga. The project will also inject an investment of nearly $7 million into downtown Chattanooga.

“We’ve worked closely with our friends at Noon Development to create a fantastic vision for our headquarters, and plans are already in action,” said Jason Provonsha, chief executive officer of Steam Logistics. “The building is now just a shell, but we see the potential. Most importantly, we’re bringing all our Chattanooga team members together in one energetic place, in a building we can be proud of, right in the heart of our city. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone involved in bringing this project together.”

 At the ceremony, community leaders and elected officials praised the project for showcasing smart collaboration for a large community impact.

“This is a big win for Chattanooga, and I’m proud of both Steam Logistics and our economic development team for their hard work capitalizing on our strength as a logistics powerhouse, while also revitalizing this key landmark at one of our downtown gateways. Chattanooga is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the growing momentum of the logistics sector, while leveraging our quality of life to bring jobs to our city,” said City of Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly.

“Steam Logistics has made a very real commitment to Hamilton County, not just in the renovation of a building, but by committing to recruit, train and employ hundreds of our citizens. The leadership’s commitment to training, instead of just trying to hire those already in the logistics industry speaks volumes about their commitment to our region,” said Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger.

“On behalf of the state delegation, I’m proud to be here for this launch and to see how smart investments are making an impact right here in my district. Many others have talked about transforming this block, but the project has proved too difficult for any single group to get off the ground. Now we are watching the success of all of us working together,” said Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire.

“I’m always proud to represent the Chattanooga area, but today I’m especially pleased because this collaboration is exactly what makes our city stand out, and why others are looking to us as an example, both across the state and nationally,” said Congressman Chuck Fleischmann. 

“We have an incredible business community in Hamilton County and the region, and it’s constantly growing. While the Chamber is always thrilled when companies relocate here, watching one start small, and then grow, thrive and succeed – then reinvest that success into the city – now that is what we want to exemplify,” said President & CEO Christy Gillenwater of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.  

Noon Development went on to announce that they anticipate the project will be complete by December of this year. 

“Many others have considered this building, but the extent of the work and renovation needed, including the need to add many windows in a solid block building, discouraged progress,” said Todd Kimling, vice president at Noon Development LLC. “We needed the right partners to make this project happen, and the city, state and Steam Logistics all came together to completely reimagine this project and make it a reality.”

About the project:

Location:         328 Broad Street, formerly known as the John Ross Building

Size:                60,000 square feet (four-story building)

Developer:      Noon Development LLC

Architect:         Franklin Architects

 General Contractor:      GenTech Construction

 Finance:          United Community Bank | Reliant Bank

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 About Steam Logistics

Steam Logistics is a fast growth, integrated third-party logistics company, focused on international freight forwarding, drayage, and domestic transportation. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and with offices in Birmingham, Minneapolis, Detroit, Des Moines, and St. Louis, Steam is one of the fastest growing 3PLs in the U.S. Steam has been featured in Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies each of the previous five years and is registered as a Great Place to Work.

About Noon Development LLC

Noon Development is a private development firm headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with projects across the U.S. The company specializes in developing medical real estate in support of health care organizations’ growth strategies. Several of the group’s local medical developments include The Atrium, 901 Riverfront Parkway, The Lyerly Medical Pavilion, and Bradley Heritage Medical Park, in addition to the redevelopment of the Fleetwood Building on East 11th Street, the Lifestyle Center on Market and 422 E. MLK Street, home to Proof Bar & Incubator. Learn more at NoonDevelopment.com.

Athena Esoterix to Move to Riverfront Medical Center at The Bend, Offers Same Day PCR Tests for Holiday Travel

Local company Athena Esoterix will move to Riverfront Medical Center at The Bend in early 2022.

Athena’s move to Riverfront Medical Center, the first new construction at The Bend, will give Athena 3,850 square feet of space, allowing for additional lab space plus more room for work stations and educational seminars and tours. 

Noon Development will complete the Riverfront Medical building in 2022, and 2,025 square feet are still available for lease as part of Phase I. Phase II of the project will open more space for lease.

“It’s an honor to welcome Athena to our Riverfront Medical Center facility,” said Bob Elliott, President, Noon Development. “Their new space will help enable them to expand their work with extremely up to date medical innovations that will make a huge positive impact on our region and beyond.”

Athena’s roots formed early in the COVID-19 pandemic when Baylor School instructors Dr. Elizabeth Forrester and Dr. Dawn Richards organized their research lab to handle desperately needed COVID testing. 

“In June of 2020, we agreed to continue testing to keep these tools  and technologies available to our community,” Forrester said. “We also recognized the public health impacts of our work beyond COVID-19, getting results to providers and infectious disease experts faster, and providing more complex and more comprehensive information about pathogens and infections.”

In July 2021, Forrester and Richards formed Athena Esoterix to specialize in advanced molecular detection and microbial testing, empowering clinicians and enhancing patient care. In spring 2022, Athena will open a new expanded lab and office inside Riverfront Medical Center at The Bend. The nearest lab with similar technology is in Mobile, Alabama.

“We hope to continue tracking public health problems for local agencies and maintain the most cutting-edge technology right here in our region,” Forrester said. "With our technology alongside the amazing physicians, hospitals and teaching facilities we have here locally, we can move quickly to diagnose difficult cases, track infectious diseases and recommend specific treatments for challenging cases - such as people with compromised immune systems.”

Athena currently offers same day RT-PCR test results for Chattanooga area locals, an ideal solution for meeting testing requirements heading into the holiday travel season.

To get same day test results, pick up Athena’s at-home saliva collection kit from Fairyland Pharmacy, Hixson Pharmacy, Brainerd Pharmacy or from Athena’s current facility located at 175 Baylor School Road. Then register your test online, collect your specimen using a self-administered saliva collection device and return it to Athena. Receive your result via text and email the same day the laboratory receives the test if dropped off before 3 p.m. Tests associated with discretionary activities like travel or events cost $100. There are no upfront costs for symptomatic individuals or those with suspected exposures.

Walk-up appointments are also available for nasal or saliva self-collection Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. These also provide same day results.

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Thanks to Noon Development, Southeastern Spine · Brain · Joint Helps More Patients

Dr. Jay Jolley, owner of Southeastern Spine · Brain · Joint, opened his practice in 2012. An entrepreneur at heart, he knew that growing his business was essential to achieving his desired work environment and goals. He dreamed of better meeting his patients’ needs by opening a surgery center and expanding access to care across his local and regional communities, but that seemed out of reach.

As he explored expanding his business, he knew it was also time to expand his skills. He pursued this in two major ways: partnering with medical development experts at Noon Development and earning a Physician Executive MBA (PEMBA) at UT Knoxville.

Working with Noon Development, Dr. Jolley received expert assistance with market analysis, financial planning and commercial real estate development, without sacrificing his time as a care provider. Noon Development helped expand his practice and open a second office for Southeastern Spine · Brain · Joint. The project was quickly a success.

During his year in the PEMBA program, Dr. Jolley completed an Organizational Action Plan (OAP) on developing a surgery center.

“This was a huge goal for me, and working through the classes and process made reaching it achievable,” Dr. Jolley says. “I knew I would need a full plan in place to recruit other surgeons to join my endeavor. I also needed to make a financial investment in my idea and convince others to make investments.”

In implementing his OAP, Dr. Jolley recruited eight surgeons to join him to invest in Chattanooga’s only independent surgery center providing spine, pain management, and orthopedic procedures. The building is now under construction.

Independent surgery centers offer better reimbursements, improved patient outcomes, and ease of scheduling for physicians. Plus, they are convenient and generally less stressful for patients than navigating hospitals.

To date, Dr. Jolley and his team have partnered with Noon Development to open three new practices across Southeastern Tennessee in addition to the new surgery center.

“PEMBA gave me the skills to think big and grow every aspect of my business,” Dr. Jolley says. “My partnership with Noon Development allowed me to expand quickly and efficiently while continuing to see patients and perform surgeries on my regular schedule. The combination is incredible, and I’m looking forward to helping others learn and implement similar plans.”

Dr. Jolley explains that another helpful piece of the PEMBA training focused on understanding and creating pro formas and being willing to take smart risks to grow a practice.

“Every graduate walks away from PEMBA with this practical business skill set,” Dr. Jolley says. “Now I’m able to show potential partners how we can be successful by working smart and fostering partnerships, rather than just trying to see more patients.”

What’s next for Dr. Jolley? He’s helping other surgeons think big about their own expansion plans.

“Noon Development outlined the practices that would round out our service offerings and ensure long-term profitability,” Dr. Jolley says. “Now I help do that for others.”

Working with Noon Development, Dr. Jolley will now be part of the team helping physicians and surgeons tackle projects like adding a procedure room onsite or investing in their own medical office building, and he will consult on opening independent surgery centers.

Sturm Cosmetic Surgery to Relocate & Add Surgery Center, Selects DocCentric as Management Partner

Sturm Cosmetic Surgery announced plans to expand, relocate and add an independent surgery center inside a new medical office building, located at the corner of Philadelphia Street and Baltimore Drive, just off East 13th Street in Ames, Iowa. Construction on the site started this week.

“We’re thrilled to relocate our offices and expand to this new medical facility,” said Dr. Lindsay Sturm, owner and lead physician of Sturm Cosmetic Surgery. “Having our own surgery center will allow us to offer a more consistent and exceptional experience to our patients. Not only will this be more convenient for them, but having our own surgery facility also means we can focus on delivering the most comfortable and personalized experience for our patients in this calming and beautiful location.”

Sturm selected DocCentric as its surgery center development partner, a group offering development and management of independent surgery facilities.

“Dr. Sturm is just the kind of physician that DocCentric was created to serve because she is business savvy and an exceptional surgeon,” said Teri Yates, president of DocCentric. “We specialize in helping independent physicians successfully expand into partial or complete ownership of a surgery center. We manage the details, so they can stay focused on patient care. We’re looking forward to facilitating this joint project with Sturm Cosmetic Surgery.”

DocCentric selected Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Noon Development LLC to build the medical office that will be home to Sturm Cosmetic Surgery as well as add other medical offices. Additional leases are available. The new construction will initially add a 6,235-square-foot medical building. Based on demand, additional professional space can be added to the development and could provide up to an additional 10,000-square-foot building on the same site, just off East 13th Street in Ames, Iowa.

“We’re excited to announce this project in partnership with DocCentric and Dr. Sturm,” said Bob Elliott, president of Noon Development LLC. “We see a shortage of new medical space across the country, especially for cities similar to Ames. Looking at how the area is growing and expanding, we know we can meet the needs of physicians who want to own their own medical office space. This way, they can offer the best location and modern amenities to their patients.”

Generous parking, two separate suites and customization for tenants are just a few of the building’s amenities. Anyone interested in leasing or joint ownership can contact Robby Robinson at 423-498-5481. The first phase is scheduled to be completed by 2022.

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About Sturm Cosmetic Surgery
Sturm Cosmetic Surgery strives to be the area’s leading cosmetic surgery practice that
focuses on inspiring you to be beautifully you, with services in both surgical and non-
surgical techniques. Learn more at SturmCosmetic.com.

About DocCentric
DocCentric is a joint venture between Noon Development and Accountable Physician
Advisors (APA), a healthcare management and strategic-growth consulting firm focused
on putting control in doctors’ hands through independent medical practice. DocCentric
offers surgeons all of the financial and business support they need to open their own
surgical centers. Learn more at DocCentricASC.com.

About Noon Development LLC
Noon Development is a private development firm headquartered in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, with projects across the U.S. The company specializes in developing
medical real estate in support of healthcare organizations’ growth strategies. Learn
more at NoonDevelopment.com.

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Noon Development Announces New Medical Office Building at Buckles Court

Noon Development, a group specializing in building technically advanced medical office space, will build a multi-tenant medical office at Buckles Court, bringing Class-A medical real estate to the community of Gahanna.

The new construction will be a 20,000 square foot medical office building anchored by Vive Vascular and Foot and Ankle Specialists of Central Ohio. The building will be located on Lot 2 at 720 Buckles Court and is a part of the master development of Crescent at Central Park, home to over 100 acres of mixed-use development.

“We are excited about the opportunity to work with Vive Vascular and Foot and Ankle Specialist to develop their new health care facility,” said Bob Elliott, president of Noon Development. “Gahanna is a wonderful growing community and is ideal for this new medical facility.”

Noon Development expects to break ground on the medical space in spring 2022. The new building will be a part of the development of commercial and retail space, open parkland, green spaces and residential housing in Crescent at Central Park.

Convenient location off Interstate 270, generous parking and proximity to other healthcare services make this new building ideal for medical specialties.

“This project will be incredibly important to our expansion,” said vascular surgeon and founder of Vive Vascular, Dr. Krishna Mannava. “With proximity to John Glenn International Airport, we are greatly improving access to state-of-the-art outpatient vascular care here in Central Ohio and nationally.”

“Quality healthcare is incredibly important, but convenience can make all the difference for someone actually getting the care they need,” said Dr. Timothy Holmes at Foot and Ankle Specialists of Central Ohio. The group has seen rapid expansion in the region.

Another leading provider and Gahanna native, Dr. Scott Gurwin, commented, “This opportunity to expand into a new modern office with attached imaging and physical therapy will provide Central Ohioans increased access to the specialty services we offer.”

Up to 14,000 additional square feet are still available to be leased by medical service providers. Those interested in leasing can contact local commercial real estate agent Molly Leach at 614-332-4795.

About Noon Development

Noon Development is a private development firm headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with projects across the US. The company specializes in developing medical real estate in support of healthcare organizations’ growth strategies. Learn more at NoonDevelopment.com.

About Foot and Ankle Specialist of Central Ohio

Foot and Ankle Specialist of Central Ohio has been providing superior specialty care in the Columbus, Ohio region for over 30 years. The group has rapid growth over the past ten years, to include a recent merge with other successful Ohio practices giving the ability to provide unparalleled service and access to the region. The specialty group now offers over 10 locations and has become the leading provider of foot and ankle care in Central Ohio. Learn more at Ohiofootandankle.com.

About Vive Vascular

Founded by Dr. Mannava, Vive Vascular is the only outpatient vascular center in Central Ohio directed by a board-certified vascular surgeon. At Vive, patients can have the majority of vascular problems treated in an efficient and friendly outpatient office and avoid the traditional hospital setting. This can range from preventing amputations by opening critically blocked leg arteries to removing bothersome varicose veins. Learn more at vivevascular.com.

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How Adding Walk-In Clinics Can Cost-Effectively Expand Your Hospital Brand

Imagine if you could expand your hospital brand while simultaneously boosting patient satisfaction, reducing emergency room visits and saving money and time for everyone. 

Care settings are shifting rapidly in today’s health care industry. From 2011 to 2018, hospital outpatient revenue grew at a higher annual rate of 9 percent compared to inpatient revenue growth of 6 percent, according to Deloitte research. The same research showed that outpatient share of hospital revenue grew from 28 percent in 1994 to 48 percent in 2018. 

And that was before the impact of the COVID pandemic.

Hospitals are increasingly focused on intensive care plus complex surgeries and diagnostic testing, funneling more care to outpatient options like ambulatory surgery centers and walk-in clinics. These options are better able to meet patient priorities like customer service, quality care and efficiency.

“For some years now, urgent care has been emerging into communities with convenient hours and a nice, friendly setting where the cost is appropriate,” says Allen Bible, DPT, FACHE, President, Noon Health. 

In fact, many U.S. emergency room visits could be safely handled in a walk-in clinic setting instead. These clinics are both cost-effective and time-saving for patients and hospitals alike, creating an ideal opportunity for hospitals to expand their brands and community footprints.

Patients get the convenience they want with more location options, faster service and easy parking.

“The convenience aspect is huge - patients are after cost-effective, convenient options easily accessible for them,” Bible says. “To work well for you, the clinics must be a vehicle that’s easy to use. For example, appointment-only won’t typically work well versus true walk-in.”

Halifax Health, a major hospital system in Daytona Beach, Florida, included three new walk-in clinics as part of a recent expansion, as well as a rebrand of all the current clinic as Halifax Health ExpressCare. The clinics are spread out within the Halifax Health region, broadening access to care for residents and expanding the Halifax Health brand. Noon Health manages the walk-in clinics in a partnership using its health care expertise to scale the brand and focus on positive patient outcomes.

Similarly, a major hospital system in the Southeast operates multiple walk-in clinics. Also managed by Noon, these facilities are dispersed throughout the surrounding area to improve continuity of care for current and new patients alike.

Your existing brand recognition will draw patients to your clinics as they prioritize quality of care from a brand they know. And vice versa, you may capture new patients with a walk-in clinic offering.

“Patient retention is huge as is bringing in new patients - that’s why this is a necessary approach to your health care and ambulatory strategy,” Bible says.

Some national walk-in clinic chains market themselves as offering primary care, competing with physician and hospital groups. This is not the case with a joint hospital and Noon Health-managed facility. Instead, these clinics focus on quickly treating medical needs that can’t wait for a regular doctor’s appointment.

As more care is delivered in non-hospital settings, organizations investing in other options like walk-in clinics will be better positioned for the future of health care.

Ready to make walk-in clinics part of your strategy? We can help - whether you need real estate support through Noon Development or comprehensive management through Noon Health.

Halifax Health Breaks Ground on First of Four ExpressCare Locations at Belvedere Medical Park-Port Orange

Today Halifax Health in partnership with Noon Development has broken ground on one of four ExpressCare locations in Volusia County. In addition to breaking ground on the ExpressCare locations, Noon Development and Halifax Health are also breaking ground on Belvedere Medical Park- Port Orange, a medical office park.

Read more here.

Erlanger to add urgent care center in Ooltewah

Article by Dave Flessner, Chattanooga Times Free Press

Erlanger Medical Center will open its eighth walk-in medical clinic this fall in Ooltewah.

The newest Erlanger Express Care office is scheduled to open in November at 5953 Elementary Way, just off Lee Highway in Ooltewah, and will offer care seven days a week for non-life threatening illnesses, injuries and other healthcare needs from cuts and colds to fractures, breaks and sprains.

Developed in partnership with Noon Development, the Ooltewah-Collegedale Express Care unit is part of an 8,152-square-foot medical complex that will also include an office leased to Southeastern Spine.

Bob Elliott, president of Noon Development, declined to disclose the investment in the new medical offices. But Elliott said "we are committed to bringing Class A medical space to the region and we're pleased to work directly with these tenants to be sure this space is built to meet their needs."

Read the full article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

Chattanooga's Noon Development keeps medical focus with newest project on Riverfront Parkway

August 15, 2020
by Mike Pare, Chattanooga Times Free Press

Noon Development's newest medical office project is taking place even as a number companies have employees work from home for the foreseeable future amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Officials of the Chattanooga-based company said that while some entities did hit the pause button during the pandemic, they believe interest is picking back up in new projects in the medical space.

"When it comes to the medical sector, most medical groups still want interaction," said Todd Phillips, president of the related private investment firm Noon Management. "We don't think there will be a long-term affect on medical space."

Read the full article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.