Modern Play to Open Second Chattanooga Facility
The children's movement center will launch its new Northshore location in early November.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Modern Play is set to open a second children's movement facility in the Northshore community of Chattanooga. The new site will officially open on November 2, 2026, when classes for gymnastics, dance, and tumbling begin.
Why it matters
This expansion into Northshore provides more local families with access to recreational classes for children. The business continues to maintain operations at its original East Brainerd location.
The new facility is located at 646 Overbridge Lane, Suite 104 in Chattanooga. This expansion occurs during the 10th season of operation for the business.
The players
Modern Play
A children's movement facility that offers recreational classes such as gymnastics and dance.
Lea Caplenor
The founder of the Modern Play business.
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The details
The facility offers a variety of recreational activities, including gymnastics, dance, and tumbling. It serves as the second location for the company, complementing the original East Brainerd gym, which opened in August 2017.
Timeline
Modern Play opened its first location in East Brainerd in August 2017.
Lea Caplenor founded the business in 2017.
The second location opens and classes begin on November 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
Founded by Lea Caplenor, Modern Play is a locally owned, women-led children’s movement business. Its Northshore expansion brings recreational gymnastics, dance, tumbling, and play to more Chattanooga families, while its original East Brainerd location continues operating.
Families in the Northshore area will now have local access to the company's gymnastics, dance, and tumbling classes. The expansion reduces travel time for residents who previously relied on the East Brainerd location.
The takeaway
Parents looking to enroll their children in organized movement activities should review the new class schedule offered at the Northshore site. Early registration is often recommended to secure spots in popular gymnastics and dance sessions.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
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