Approximately 30 new employees will join the team at Mountain View Nissan now that they’ve opened a new and expanded dealership in Chattanooga.
Mountain View Nissan owners and employees were joined by Chattanooga and Hamilton County elected officials, members of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as numerous area business people, to celebrate the grand opening of their newly expanded dealership on Thursday.
The new 30,000 square-foot facility is one block away from the dealership's previous location and is located at 2100 South Market St., on the corner of South Market and 20th Streets.
“We’ve added more space, more customer-friendly features and we will add approximately 30 more new employees to our team of 40 full-time employees at Mountain View Nissan,” said Don Thomas, dealer principal of Mountain View Nissan. “This new dealership will further enhance our presence and show our customers that we are committed to them and this community.”
“Mountain View Nissan is an integral part of this community and we are excited about the new dealership,” said Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield. “The new Mountain View Nissan Super Center will add much-needed jobs to our area during this economy which shows the company’s strength and dedication to Chattanooga and the Southside. It is growing, vital and committed businesses like Mountain View Nissan that are the future of this great city.”
The new Mountain View Nissan is about 8,000 square-feet larger than its previous location and can hold more than 300 new and used cars. The new facility has an open interior design with lots of windows for natural lighting in the showroom, plus amenities including a lounge area and wireless internet. Mountain View Nissan’s new service area can accommodate more vehicles and expedite service with 18 bays, seven more than the previous location.
Mountain View Nissan’s Super Center is a part of the Watson Family Dealership which also includes Mountain View Ford Lincoln Mercury and Mountain View Chevrolet. All three dealerships are located in close proximity in the Southside area of downtown Chattanooga.
The Watson Family Dealership spans three generations starting with the patriarch of the family, C. Austin Watson. Mr. Watson established the business when he first purchased Mountain View Ford in 1981. Soon after, he was joined by his two sons Don and David, and nephew, Andy Watson, who became part owners of the dealership. The Watson Family purchased Mountain View Nissan in 1987, Mountain View Lincoln Mercury in 2006 and Mountain View Chevrolet in 2007. Other family members joining the team include Mr. Watson’s grandson-in-law, Don Thomas, and grandsons, Clay and Austin Watson. C. Austin Watson passed away in 2005.
“Even though our father is not with us today, I know he is very proud of our family and what we’ve accomplished,” said Don Watson, president and chief executive officer of Mountain View Nissan. “He instilled in us our strong work ethic, outstanding integrity and commitment to our customers and community that is with us each and every day.”