Chattanooga airport buys more property as boardings rise nearly 13% this year

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As air travel in Chattanooga nears its pre-pandemic heights again, the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority is moving to buy another 6.8 acres along Lee Highway on the west end of Lovell Field to help the airport expand its future aeronautical services.

The city airport board voted Monday to acquire what was once part of the former Herb Adcock Chevrolet dealership at 5721 Lee Highway for $6 million. The site includes 55,000 square feet of building space and backs up to the airport property and is near other properties previously acquired by the airport authority on Lee Highway, including the former Sky Zoo nightclub bought by the airport in 2021 and later demolished.

“We truly believe that this property is essential for our future growth,” airport President and CEO April Cameron said about the former car dealership.