Hutton is a privately held commercial real estate development and investment company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1998 by Karen J. Hutton, the company operates as a vertically integrated platform handling development, construction, acquisitions, leasing, and property management. The firm built its early reputation developing build-to-suit single-tenant properties for Dollar General, completing 178 locations within its first three years. Hutton's investment strategy targets single-tenant retail, shopping centers, multifamily apartments, self-storage facilities, and car washes. The company operates a stabilized portfolio of 200+ assets alongside third-party capital investments and asset management services. Public records show 217 current property ownerships held through 49 confirmed entities, with Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina representing primary concentrations. The firm has completed over 1,388 projects across 33+ states since inception. Recent multifamily developments include The Grafton, a 286-unit apartment community in Rogers, Arkansas that opened in February 2024, and a 108-unit project in Cape Haze, Florida scheduled for 2025 delivery. Hutton also operates ModWash, a car wash subsidiary with 120 locations open as of December 2024, expanding across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.