A local investment firm has announced plans for a new 6-story multi-million dollar building that will become the headquarters for Chattanooga Football Club (CFC).
This major development is another step in the organization’s ambitious strategic plan to grow its impact on professional soccer in not only the city but across the country. This development was made possible by Sage Hill Investors (SHI), a local investment group whose President and CEO is the primary owner of Chattanooga Football Club.
“I’ve loved this club from the moment I attended my first CFC match,” Davis Grizzard, President and CEO of SHI and CFC Primary Owner said. “This investment speaks to the growth of the sport and impact it has had on Chattanooga for the last 16 years. I am excited for the trajectory we are on as a club and city.”
The 70,000 square-foot building near Finley Stadium, home field for the club, will include office space for CFC staff and coaches, residences for the players, a fitness center, retail space, restaurant and a rooftop bar. More to come on future tenants at a later date.
FTC Development is a major sponsor for CFC and development partner with SHI for the project at 1620 Riverfront Parkway. Groundbreaking is planned for this summer and the building is projected to open in early 2026.
Matt McGauley, CEO, FTC Development, said “FTC Development has been shaping Chattanooga's landscape for over a century and crafting sustainable spaces that ignite inspiration. Teaming up with Sage Hill Investors and Chattanooga Football Club, we proudly introduce 1620 Riverfront - an epitome of elegance and poised to redefine urban design standards."
“We’re grateful to the Grizzard family and Sage Hill Investors for their generosity in supporting Chattanooga’s team,” Alton Byrd, CEO of Chattanooga Football Club said. “This kind of investment will have a generational impact on our community and allow us to enhance the work CFC began in 2009. Having our new headquarters in a world-class facility is just the latest milestone for the future of this great club.”
Justin Dumsday, Lead Architect with River Street Architecture said, “We wanted the building to feel like Chattanooga… like it belongs here. Local and Iconic. This will be one of those buildings in Chattanooga people will recognize just by its profile.”
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About Chattanooga Football Club: Founded in 2009 by Chattanoogans, the club became one of the most storied teams in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and played in six national championships as an amateur men’s team. The men’s team turned professional in 2020 and joined MLS NEXT Pro in 2023 as an independent team. The CFC Women compete in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) as an amateur team in the summer. CFC still holds the amateur soccer attendance record for 18,227 fans who watched the NPSL final in Finley Stadium in 2015. www.chattanoogafc.com
About Sage Hill Investors: Sage Hill Investors is a family office based out of Chattanooga, TN. We believe investors have a huge impact based on who and what they invest in. Good financial stewardship is about investing in the people who are dedicated to building companies that have a positive impact on local communities and the planet as a whole. While a large part of our energy and resources is focused on building impactful companies, we also have a diverse portfolio of investments in public and private equities, and real estate. https://www.sagehillinvestors.com/
About FTC Development: FTC has been reshaping Chattanooga's built environment for more than a century and under four generations of family leadership. We specialize in unique and sustainable commercial real estate development projects that make a meaningful impact on our community. https://ftc.build
PROJECT TEAM
Developer – FTC Development
Contractor - Modus Build LLC
Architecture - River Street Architecture
Interior Design – River Street Architecture
Structural – CSA Nashville
MEP – March Adams
Civil – March Adams
Landscaping – Craig Design Group
