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Lawsuit planned over Morrison YMCA sale in Ballantyne

Community members oppose YMCA of Greater Charlotte's plan to sell Morrison Y to a church for $42.5 million.

Oct 22, 2026, 12:38 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced plans to sell the Morrison YMCA in Ballantyne to a church for $42.5 million, according to WFAE.

Residents and YMCA members have expressed frustration over the sale, citing concerns about losing a valued community space and the lack of transparency in the deal, WFAE reported.

A coalition opposing the sale has indicated that a lawsuit is forthcoming to challenge the transaction, as reported by WSOC-TV.

The sale has been a topic of local discussion for several months, with community members seeking more involvement in decisions affecting neighborhood resources.

Sources
  1. WSOC-TV: Coalition to stop sale of Morrison YMCA says lawsuit is coming
  2. WFAE: Lawsuit planned in fight over sale of Morrison YMCA
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