Hixson, TN — Built to serve the community of Hixson, TN and the surrounding area, Anchor Health Properties (Anchor) marked the completion of a transformative redevelopment of a former movie theater into an 11,835 s/f patient-centric specialty eye center. In a fee-for-service development role, Anchor worked alongside key leadership from Southeastern Retina Associates (SERA), a leader in retina specialist care with locations in Eastern TN, Southern VA, and Northern GA. Each phase of the project was carefully managed to align with the private practice’s goal of expanding access to specialty eye care while reinforcing their brand presence in the area.
In collaboration with physician ownership and key stakeholders, Anchor delivered comprehensive expertise and resources at every stage of the project. This included site identification and evaluation, due diligence and financial analysis, design and construction oversight, and post-occupancy commissioning. Recognizing a unique expansion opportunity within a former movie theater, Anchor’s team facilitated the acquisition of a targeted suite and subsequently renovated the dedicated space to meet the high standards and specific building codes required for healthcare use.
A key component of this project was the implementation of innovative structural solutions. The project team reimagined two former theater rooms as clinical spaces, employing bracing and platforming to level the sloped floors, ensuring optimal patient flow and accessibility. The former theater lobby was also redesigned into a welcoming waiting and registration area, thoughtfully integrating SERA’s brand aesthetic to build continuity across their network of clinics.
Regionally based firms with extensive healthcare facility experience served as part of the project team, including Design Innovation Architects, who provided architecture and design services; P&C Construction, who served as the general contractor; Proficient Engineering who provided MEP engineering services; and, Haines Structural Group, who provided structural engineering services.