As a Chattanooga local, James has lived in the East Brainerd area for most of his life, with the exception of Signal Mountain for a time. Upon graduating at Grace Baptist Academy, James went on to study business entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. From there, he went on to serve in the Marine Corps and even though he is no longer active, he continues to serve his community through the Knights of Columbus.  James is a Realtor with Zach Taylor Real Estate  and is always looking forward to helping others buy, sell and invest in homes and land in both Tennessee and Georgia.