EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 7 MIN
Monday Market Data: Breakdown of Chattanooga, TN Market
from STR Investing, The Podcast · host Taylor Jones & Mark Lumpkin
Chattanooga might be one of the biggest STR opportunities flying under the radar.In this week’s Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down why Chattanooga is still in the early innings of the amenity arms race — and how investors can create a true “unicorn” property with surprisingly little competition.The numbers are eye-opening:Only 18% of listings have hot tubsOnly 3.8% have swimming poolsLess than 1% have movie theaters, saunas, mini golf, or pickleball courtsTranslation?Most properties in Chattanooga still look basic.That creates massive opportunity for investors willing to buy the right property, add strategic amenities, and stand out in a market that hasn’t fully matured yet.In this episode, Mark breaks down:Why Chattanooga’s tourism market keeps growingThe events and attractions driving travel demandWhich amenities are becoming mandatoryWhich amenities almost nobody has yetHow to create a top-performing STR without competing against thousands of heavily amenitized propertiesIf you’ve been looking for a market where you can still get ahead of the curve instead of fighting oversaturation, this episode is worth your attention.__Episode Sponsored By:STR SearchSTR Search is the industry leading property finder service. They've helped investors acquire over 215 profitable STRs across the US. If you'd like the data professionals to help you find your next STR, reach out to STRsearch.com
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Chattanooga might be one of the biggest STR opportunities flying under the radar. In this week’s Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down why Chattanooga is still in the early innings of the amenity arms race — and how investors can create a true “unicorn” property with surprisingly little competition. The numbers are eye-opening: Only 18% of listings have hot tubsOnly 3.8% have swimming poolsLess than 1% have movie theaters, saunas, mini golf, or pickleball courtsTranslation? Most...
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