Chattanooga Residents Suggest Ways To Utilize Parkway Tower Space

It housed offices for the Tennessee Electric Power Company.

But for a number of years now the building has remained empty.

As it deteriorated, areas around it flourished.

There's Finley Stadium, the Tennessee Pavilion, a skate park and dog park.

Jared Lewis who uses the skate park says, "We drive by it everyday coming and going so we don't really notice it.

The sale of the structure however, has renewed interest in the Southside.

Local businessman Maurice KaDosh paid just over 418-thousand dollars for the property.

His associates say the building is up for re-sale and talks are already in the works with several developers.

Phillip Lynn lives 4 blocks from the Tower and frequents the nearby dog park.

Lynn says, "I'd like to see them tear that building down because it is such an eyesore and possibly build some high rise apartments, 20 to 30 units. It's a good location, convenient to everything."

Organizers of the Chattanooga Market have their own suggestions for the property.

Their event is held just steps away from the Tower at the Tennessee Pavilion.

Melissa Siragusa with the Chattanooga Market adds, "It would be advantageous for the Chattanooga Market if something family oriented came along. Whether it was shopping or a restaurant. Something that brought families out and of course bring them over our way on Sunday.

Siragusa thinks this could be the kickoff to redevelopment comparable to other parts of the city.

Both Siragusa and Phillip Lynn agree they hope it happens sooner than later.

Gary Fillers was the previous owner of Parkway Towers.