Black Creek Chattanooga

Name

Black Creek Chattanooga

Legal name

Black Creek Living, LLC

Website

https://blackcreekliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales: Sale of new homes, custom homes, and homesites within the master-planned community. Revenue generated from property sales to residents seeking luxury mountain living.
2. Club Memberships: Private club memberships including Golf Membership, Junior Golf Membership, National Membership, and Social Membership with varying levels of access to amenities.
3. Builder Partnership Fees: Preferred builder partners pay fees or commissions for exclusive access to build within the community, including A. Perry Homes, NuHaven, Cain Development, and others.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Black Creek Chattanooga is a master-planned residential community and private club that sells new homes, custom homes, and homesites within The Pass mountaintop development, and provides members-only access to the Black Creek Club — anchored by a 7,204-yard championship golf course designed by Brian Silva — together with dining, tennis, pickleball, pool, fitness, and a year-round events calendar. Residential real estate is delivered through eight vetted builder partners, and prospective buyers are converted via a Discovery Tour experience.

Product overview

Black Creek Chattanooga is a master-planned residential community and private club offering a dual-product portfolio: real estate (new homes, custom homes, and homesites through The Pass development) and lifestyle amenities via the exclusive Black Creek Club. The real estate arm provides opportunities from intimate cottages to spacious estates with eight vetted builder partners, while the club delivers golf, tennis/pickleball, swimming, fitness, and dining experiences. The Discovery Tour serves as the primary customer acquisition vehicle, offering prospective residents a guided immersion experience. The community emphasizes conservation with hundreds of acres donated to Tennessee River Gorge Trust and thousands of acres of protected land surrounding the development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Pass: A private mountaintop development atop Aetna Mountain offering designated builder zones for custom home construction.
• Black Creek Golf Course
• Black Creek Club Memberships

Products and services

• New Homes Pre-built homes at various stages of development offering mountain views and modern amenities within the Black Creek community. Available for direct purchase from the developer.
• Custom Homes Bespoke home construction services through preferred builder partners, guiding residents from homesite selection through design and construction under Black Creek's architectural standards.
• Homesites Premium undeveloped lots at The Pass offering mountain views and natural settings for custom home construction within the master-planned community.
• The Pass Mountaintop Development Private mountaintop community atop Aetna Mountain overlooking Chattanooga, featuring designated builder zones for new custom home construction with mountain views.
• Black Creek Club Memberships Multiple membership tiers including Golf Membership, Junior Golf Membership, National Membership, and Social Membership, providing varying levels of access to club amenities including the golf course, dining, pool, tennis, pickleball, and fitness center.
• Black Creek Golf Course Private 7,204-yard championship golf course designed by Brian Silva, recognized as the only Top 100 Residential Golf Course in Tennessee and one of five top private courses in the state by Golfweek. Includes PGA instruction, club fitting, and tournament play.
• Community Trails and Nature Amenities Over 25 miles of private hiking and biking trails within the community, including the Aetna Mountain Biking Trails developed with the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, plus stocked ponds for kayaking and fishing and common grounds with pavilions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,204 yards of championship golf designed by Brian Silva, Golf World Architect of the Year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tennessee River Gorge Trust (TRGT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for land conservation in the Chattanooga region. Black Creek has donated hundreds of acres of land to TRGT to protect natural areas and ecosystems. Joint development of Aetna Mountain Biking Trails with phase 2 doubling the trail length. Collaboration ensures preservation of region's unique landscapes for wildlife and future generations.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YMCA for fitness center operations. YMCA provides instructor-led fitness classes at the newly expanded Black Creek Club Fitness Center, enhancing workout offerings for members with classes catering to all fitness levels.
• A. Perry HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNationally respected design-build firm with 25+ years of partnership experience. Architects lead the firm providing fun, engaging collaborative approach to design and construction process with award-winning communication tools for clients.
• Boutique Living by CuratecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom builder offering guided customer experience with boutique materials, lush views, and distinguished quality. Provides exclusive sessions with skilled design team to guide selections through each phase of the build process.
• NuHavencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilder with hundreds of homes completed and process built on thorough communication. Guides new Black Creek residents toward their forever homes every step of the way, from initial consultation to project completion.
• Cain DevelopmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom home builder known for uncompromising standards and relationship-focused process. Draws on years of experience to walk clients through each step of custom home building with solid reputation and high standards.
• Dwell Designed ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull service design and construction management firm with 30+ combined years of experience. Merges design expertise with construction management to create high-quality, uniquely designed builds balancing affordability, luxury, and quality.
• Sterchi ConstructioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned since 1976, headquartered in Chattanooga. Integrates quality building materials and superior construction methods for healthier, more comfortable and efficient homes. Environmentally conscious approach using historically proven architectural standards.
• Miller Building Company, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed Chattanooga residential general contractor owned by Andrew Miller with 17+ years of construction experience. Handles projects from concept to final walk-through, serving Chattanooga and surrounding areas including Apison, Ooltewah, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, and Hixson.
• Gracious Homes ChattanoogacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned custom home builder delivering high-quality family-friendly homes with exceptional finishes. Owner Bob Reed graduated from Mississippi State University in Mechanical Engineering, played minor league baseball for Texas Rangers, and obtained contractor's license in 1995.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reynolds Lake Oconee: Large master-planned lake and golf community in Greensboro, GA with multiple private courses, club memberships, and custom homes. Closest peer in business model — luxury homesite sales plus tiered private club memberships.
• The Cliffs at Glassy / Keowee Falls / Mountain Park: Portfolio of mountain master-planned communities across the Carolinas with multiple private golf courses, club memberships, and custom homes. Comparable mountain-luxury community model with tiered golf memberships.
• The Peninsula at Lookout Mountain: Luxury master-planned community on Signal Mountain directly adjacent to Chattanooga with private golf and custom homes. Highly comparable on geography, target buyer (luxury families and empty nesters), and private club + real estate dual model.
• Currahee Club: Private mountain golf community in Toccoa, GA with club memberships, custom homes, and amenitized lifestyle. Comparable mountain-region master-planned community with private golf club and real estate for sale.

Broad incumbents

• Palmetto Bluff: Large Lowcountry master-planned resort community in Bluffton, SC with private club, golf, dining, and extensive real estate. Comparable dual real estate + private club model at broader scale and longer operating history.
• Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Large established island resort community in SC with multiple championship courses, private clubs, and residential real estate. Comparable established master-planned community with private golf club and real estate monetization.

Regional players

• Rarity Bay: Master-planned lakefront community near Chattanooga (Vonore, TN) with private golf and custom homes. Comparable as a Tennessee luxury lifestyle community with private club amenities and gated homesite inventory.
• Fairfield Glade: Resort and residential community in Crossville, TN with multiple golf courses, club amenities, and custom homes. Comparable as a Tennessee master-planned community bundling real estate with multi-course private club.
• Tellico Village: Large master-planned lakefront community near Vonore, TN with three private golf courses and extensive amenities. Comparable as a Tennessee master-planned lifestyle community with private club infrastructure.
• WindRiver: Tellico Lake lakefront master-planned community in Lenoir City, TN with private golf and custom homes. Comparable as a regional Southeast luxury community combining custom real estate with private club membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Black Creek Chattanooga