Investor profile - TN
James Smith
James Smith is a real estate investor and operator based in Chattanooga, TN-GA. Public filings show activity across 30 properties held through 20 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Huntington Bank, SmartBank, and Emporium TPO.
James's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $9.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 37 mortgage filings and 30 properties held through 20 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chattanooga, TN-GA
ZIP codes: 37218, 37404, 37211, 37221, and 37406
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in NASHVILLE, KNOXVILLE, CHATTANOOGA, HIXSON, and APISON.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (20)
TN · 10 properties · 27 mortgages
TN · 0 properties · 2 mortgages
TN · 0 properties · 1 mortgage
+17 more not shown
Mortgages (37)
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2025 | $2.7M | Open | Huntington Bank | 2405 S TAYLOR LLC | 2405 TAYLOR ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406 |
| 12/26/2024 | $147k | Open | APPROACH LENDING | JAYSKY LLC | 3924 MEADOW LN, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406 |
| 12/09/2024 | $221k | Open | Emporium TPO | JAYSKY LLC | 5864 GRUBB RD, HIXSON, TN 37343 |
+34 more not shown
Owned Properties (30)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 ANTLER RIDGE CIR, NASHVILLE, TN 37214 | CAROL SMITH | Owns - 7 mos | $330k |
| 2405 TAYLOR ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406 | 2405 S TAYLOR LLC | Owns - 10 mos | $10 |
| 3924 MEADOW LN, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406 | JAYSKY LLC | Owns - 12 mos | $101k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and commercial properties across Chattanooga, TN-GA.
What companies is James Smith associated with?
James Smith is associated with 20 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include JAYSKY LLC, KINGS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC, IRON BOWL GENERAL PARTNERS, 2405 S TAYLOR LLC, and CAPITAL JOURNEY LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 30 properties are associated with James Smith and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting James Smith to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Huntington Bank, SmartBank, and Emporium TPO, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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