The Darlene Brown Ryan May Team

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About Us

At our core, we’re a family business that works tirelessly to maintain our legacy of partnership with our clients to protect their real estate interests, high standards for service and marketing, and an earnest passion to contribute to our hometown.

Ryan May

Ryan May

About Ryan

A love for my hometown and perhaps a genetic predisposition for the real estate industry compelled me to leave the corporate world and join my mom, Darlene, to form the Darlene Brown Ryan May Team at Real Estate Partners Chattanooga, our family business. Together we have led our company and team intending to serve others across Chattanooga.
 
After graduating McCallie School in Chattanooga and Samford University, I spent nearly 20 years in business, marketing and sales at Coca-Cola Bottling Company United. I returned home with a greater appreciation for our city, its unique beauty, opportunities, and quality of life.
 
I invest my time in the betterment of our industry through Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®, having served on the MLS Committee and the Board of Directors. I currently serve outside of real estate on McCallie’s Athletic Council and the board for Wesbanco.
 
I am proud to help our clients with their real estate needs whether that’s buying or selling residential real estate, making profitable investments, navigating new construction, or marketing and selling new developments.
Darlene Brown

Darlene Brown

About Darlene

I’m a Chattanooga native and a longtime advocate and investor focused on the revitalization of downtown. My dedication to this cause has earned me the nickname "Downtown Darlene Brown."
 
In the ‘90s, while living and working downtown, long before most would consider visiting, I led the transformation of Lovemans into downtown’s first successful residential development. From my downtown residence, I would often gaze out at what resembled a ghost town in the evening, yet I believed in the city’s potential. Instead of dark, empty streets, I envisioned a vibrant downtown where people could live, work, and play.
 
After 30 years in the real estate industry, I opened my own brokerage on the bottom floor of Lovemans. Along with my business partner & son Ryan, we’ve expanded the brokerage to encompass three offices and over 165 agents. We’re honored to collaborate with our partners - many of the best in the business.
 
Throughout my 40+ year career, I have held nearly every position at Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®, including President and Real Estate Agent of the Year. I am particularly proud to have received the 2023 Good Neighbor Award for raising over $101,000 for Wreaths Across Chattanooga. 
 
Together with our team, I continue to use my experience to invest in, market, and sell developments throughout our city.

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