Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Real Estate Development
Founded in 1998, The Hutton has established itself as a leader in commercial real estate development, construction, and investment. Our team of seasoned professionals combines entrepreneurial drive with deep industry expertise to deliver innovative solutions for clients nationwide. With a track record of completing 1,388 projects over 24 years, we specialize in overcoming complex challenges through strategic partnerships and relentless execution. Our focus on client success has enabled us to set industry records, including developing 178 Dollar Generals in three years while maintaining strict deadlines and cost controls.Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we maintain a strong commitment to community impact through initiatives like our annual sponsorship of the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and support for local arts and wildlife conservation efforts. Our approach emphasizes risk-taking, vision, and collaboration to transform real estate opportunities into tangible results.
Services
Construction
Real Estate Development
Acquisitions
Joint Ventures
Capital Investment
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 24 years of proven success in commercial real estate development
- Our team has completed 1,388 projects nationwide
- We maintain strict deadlines with zero change orders
- We provide integrated capital markets and development expertise
- Our community investments demonstrate long-term ethical commitment
Services
Commercial Construction
Our commercial construction services deliver high-quality developments across retail, multifamily, and self-storage sectors. With a proven track record of completing 1,388 projects, we specialize in fast-track execution while maintaining strict budget controls. Our team's expertise ensures timely delivery of complex developments nationwide.
Real Estate Development
We provide comprehensive real estate development solutions from site acquisition to project completion. Our experience includes transforming 70,000 SF former retail spaces into modern mixed-use developments and delivering 247-unit apartment complexes. Our approach focuses on maximizing value through strategic planning and execution.
Acquisitions
Our acquisition services identify and secure strategic real estate opportunities across multiple asset classes. We recently completed a $34.4 million portfolio sale of 19 properties in 13 states, demonstrating our capability to manage complex transactions while delivering value to investors and partners.
Joint Ventures
We establish strategic joint ventures that combine capital resources with development expertise. Our partnerships with national retailers like Dollar General have resulted in record-breaking project deliveries while maintaining strict quality and timeline standards that benefit all stakeholders involved.
Capital Investment
Our capital investment services provide funding solutions for commercial real estate projects through ModWash, our express car wash venture, and other investment vehicles. We leverage our industry relationships to create growth opportunities while maintaining financial discipline across all investment activities.
People
Karen J. Hutton
Founder, President & CEO
Karen founded The Hutton in 1998 and has grown it into a national real estate firm. Her leadership has set industry records through strategic partnerships and relentless execution. She actively supports community initiatives like the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy.
Mike Deering
Chief Investment Officer
Mike leads The Hutton's investment strategy and capital markets activities. With extensive experience in real estate finance, he helps structure innovative solutions for clients while maintaining the company's growth trajectory and financial discipline.
Emily Justice
Director of Finance and Treasury
Emily manages financial operations and treasury functions for The Hutton's diverse portfolio. Her expertise ensures the company maintains strong financial controls while supporting the rapid execution of development projects nationwide.
Brandy Chadwick
Vice President of Operations
Brandy oversees operational efficiency across The Hutton's development and construction projects. Her leadership ensures consistent quality control and timely delivery of complex real estate initiatives while maintaining strict budget parameters.
Ben Harper
General Counsel
Ben provides legal guidance for The Hutton's extensive real estate transactions. His expertise ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while protecting the company's interests in complex development agreements and partnership arrangements.
Questions
What types of real estate projects does The Hutton specialize in?
We specialize in commercial retail, multifamily housing, self-storage facilities, and mixed-use developments through our construction, acquisition, and joint venture capabilities.
How long has The Hutton been in business?
The Hutton has been delivering real estate solutions since 1998, completing 1,388 projects over 24 years of operation.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with particular expertise in the Southeastern United States, having completed projects in 13 states.
What community initiatives does The Hutton support?
We actively support the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Hunter Museum of American Art, and Happinest Wildlife Rehabilitation through sponsorships, volunteer work, and financial contributions.
What makes The Hutton different from other real estate firms?
Our unique combination of entrepreneurial drive, strict execution discipline, and integrated capital markets expertise enables us to deliver complex projects faster while maintaining quality standards.
Can The Hutton handle large-scale development projects?
Yes, we've successfully completed major developments including 247-unit apartment complexes and 74,000 SF shopping centers, demonstrating our capability to manage projects of any scale.
Reviews (4)
Eric Seebach
Jan 06, 2022
Report
I started with a team of 13 industry professionals. In three years, not one of them (including me) was there anymore. Feel free to reach out to me, as many have, with questions
Robert Hager
Nov 20, 2020
Report
Have tried to contact them through their website multiple times about unkept vacant lots over growing the right of way at the road and obstructing our community members views from exiting the community creating a dangerous situation. They dont respond. I had to get the county involved and even they were having trouble getting a response. What kind of company wants to assume that kind of liability of causing a car accident because they dont want to cut the grass? Its completely unprofessional and uncalled for. There is ZERO reason not to respond to someone. Just poor business or a bad employee
Yolanda-Kay Robinson
May 03, 2019
Report
I believe they are trying not to pay us. We did great work as a sub-contractor. Their business phone options are the most terrible I have ever witnessed. It doesn't give you the option of all the employees so you can get the right project manager. Instead it asks you to punch in the first few letters of the last name and none of the Project Managers I worked with came up. I tried to reach someone else in hopes to be transferred to them. No one answers the phone. The only option is to leave a voicemail with the operator in hopes that someone....anyone will call you back. All the project managers
Zachery Darnell
Sep 22, 2017
Report
This place is great. Apparently they do good work but what I do know is they have an attorney there that handles their closings that is super cute. The only reason I go here is to see her.
