Chatham Downs - Groceries, Coffee, Banking and More - on the Southern Tip of Chapel Hill

When considering an area to relocate to, the availability of nearby shopping can be a top deciding factor.  Chatham Downs, a beautiful shopping center on Interstate 15/501, is easily accessible by residents of Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, Silk Hope, Chapel Ridge Golf Club, and popular areas around Jordan Lake.   It's just one of many options available to Chatham County, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill residents.  It is the first larger shopping center heading towards Chapel Hill on 15/501 from Jordan Lake/Pittsboro. 

The anchors in the Chatham Downs shopping center are Harris Teeter and Ace Hardware.

Harris Teeter is a popular Raleigh/Triangle grocery store.  There are new stores popping up all the time, with about 170 stores across 6 states right now.

Harris Teeter has a great produce department, usually with a large organic section.  When I'm looking for zuchinni off season, this is usually one of the few places I can find it. 

They also have extensive seafood and meat departments in most stores.  In some stores, there's even stuffed clams and other specialties in the glassed-in meat case, ready to take home and bake.

Harris Teeter is a North Carolina company, headquarted in Matthew, NC.

If you've got kids attending a local school, sign up for the Together in Education program.  Everytime you shop and your Harris Teeter card is scanned, a portion of your purchase is earmarked for the school you've personally signed up to support. 

Chatham Downs Harris Teeter
88 Chatham Downs Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 960-0275

Ace Town & Country Hardware is a great place to pick up rakes and shovels, door hardware, or some new tools to help with making your home exactly the way you want it. 

Ace Hardware is a type of franchise, with individual owners.  You'll find friendly service, and managers who really care - and know their stuff. 

Ace Hardware began in 1924, and now consists of 4600 stores in all 50 states.  Chances are, you've shopped at Ace Hardware, sometime, somewhere.   This store definitely has a small-town feel.

Town & Country Hardware - Ace Hardware at Chatham Downs

157 Chatham Downs Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919-969-1400

Starbucks Coffee

If you need a pick-me-up on the way to work in Chapel Hill, or some extra caffeine on your way to class at UNC Chapel Hill, stop by Starbucks. 

The new Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte is pretty tasty, and only 90 calories, though I have to admit my favorite Starbucks treat is the frozen Caramel Frappachino.

There are about 10 Starbucks in the Chapel Hill area, including locations inside SuperTarget, Harris Teeter, and Southpoint Mall. 

Chatham Downs Starbucks
141 Chatham Downs Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919-969-6605 

Schneider Stone at Chatham Downs offers marble and granite countertops.  This is another North Carolina company, with just two locations - Chapel Hill, and Asheboro.  919-942-4774.

SOMETHIN' ELSE

"every gift...a work of art" - Nice little gift shop if you need to pick up something special.

143 Chatham Downs, Suite 301     Chapel Hill, NC 919-933-9909

Curves at Chatham Downs is a convenient place to work out for local women.  A fitness franchise, there are more than 10,000 Curves locations worldwide.  Curves touts 30 minutes, 3 times a week, as a complete exercise program.  Everything is set up especially for women, and there are partner diet and nutrition programs.

Fearrington, NC Curves
143 Chatham Downs Road, Ste. 302
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
(919) 928-8560
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First Citizens Bank 

11312 Us Highway 15 501 N
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-7135

Founded in 1898 in Johnston County, NC, First Citizens Bank has grown to cover 200 cities in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Maryland. 

Their subsidiary, IronStone Bank, has branches in another 9 states.  First Citizens Bank also offers free checking, free bill pay, and free online banking.  First Citizens does offer construction loans as well. 

There are 5 locations in Chapel Hill, and over 40 throughout the Triangle.  If you're relocating and looking for a bank position, click here.

This is just one of many shopping options available.  If you're relocating to the Raleigh/Chapel Hill area, there's plenty to do and see!

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