Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Marcus Lyons guides the Lyons Group, Inc., and delivers solutions in the apartment brokerage and development sphere. With past projects ranging from The Commons at Haven Park to Walnut Commons, Marcus Lyons has a strong commitment to the future of a vibrant and expanding community.

One major project taking shape in Chattanooga that promises to transform downtown spans 120 acres and combines parks and green space. The Bend emphasizes a walkable pedestrian experience and includes an upgrade of the existing Riverwalk that improves river access. Previously owned by GE manufacturer Alstom, the re-envisioned parcel is subdivided into a Residential District, Canal District, Office District, and Entertainment District, with total capital inflow expected to exceed $4 billion.

The economic impact of The Bend is already being felt, with NOVONIX, an electric vehicle battery manufacturer, taking over the 400,000-square-foot plant Big Blue, which was Alstom’s largest facility. The $160 million NOVONIX investment represents 300 jobs vital to the local employment market.