Melissa Loyd

Though I was born in New Orleans, I've called Chattanooga home since the age of three. I attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for my undergraduate degree before attending Tusculum College for my master’s.

 

Chattanooga isn’t just where I grew up; it’s a community I've become deeply engaged with through various roles. I'm passionate about making a difference, which is why I've been involved with the PTA and other school support organizations. Plus, I've put in time as a board member and volunteer at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. My passion for community service extended to my role as the Executive Director of Emily's Power for a Cure, a foundation dedicated to fighting childhood cancer, where I not only led but also volunteered and served on the board.

 

Having lived in various parts of Chattanooga, I'm intimately familiar with the unique charm of each neighborhood. My time as the Executive Director of Emily’s Power for a Cure revealed the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of hope. This experience, among others, has fueled my longstanding interest in real estate. Having purchased my first home at 21, I'm now dedicated to assisting both longtime residents and newcomers throughout the home buying and selling process, leveraging my extensive local knowledge and personal experience.

 

My hobbies include volunteering efforts, kayaking and hiking, reading, traveling, live music, and theatre. These activities not only enrich my life but also connect me to the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Chattanooga. With a large Italian family on my side and an equally extensive family through my husband, our social connections highlight my unique superpower of knowing a remarkably wide circle of people within our beloved town.