The new Bass Pro Shop is seen under construction on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in East Ridge, Tenn.Developer: Exit One LLC.
Store: Bass Pro Shops retail store.
Size: 85,000 square feet as part of a 27-acre complex behind the Tennessee Welcome Center near I-75.
Project: Jordan Crossing.
Location: 1 Bass Pro Drive, just off Camp Jordan Drive in East Ridge.
Building permit value: $12 million, according to the East Ridge building inspection department.
General contractor: Vannoy Construction, Anderson, S.C.
Description: The outdoor retailer that specializes in hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor-related gear will open its sixth store in Tennessee next year in East Ridge. The new store will anchor the Jordan Crossing shopping center, which will include other shops and restaurants.
Schedule: Construction began early in 2015 and is scheduled to be completed and the new store open before the end of next year.
Why East Ridge? Developers of The Bass Pro Shop are getting tax breaks and financial incentives from the city of East Ridge, which is able to pay for the incentives with a bigger share of sales tax revenues the city will get as part of a special border tax zone approved by the state.
“Having the opportunity to build a super outdoor store directly fronting I-75 will allow us to bring Bass Pro Shops low prices and famous friendly, expert service to serve the many sportsmen, women as well as the visitors to this area each year,” said Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. “This retail attraction will be a tribute to the great sporting tradition and heritage of the region and a celebration of the sporting men and women of Tennessee.”
– Compiled by Business Editor Dave Flessner, who may be reached at dflessner @timesfreepress.com.