Local real estate agency Urban Story Ventures has some big box plans in store for the East Ridge center known as “Tennessee’s First Shopping Center,” in a recent acquisition.

To give you all a quick breakdown of what’s in store, let’s get into the logistics:

• The shopping center sits on 13 acres + spans 160,000 sqft.
• Current vacant spaces range from 38,000 sqft to 2,500 sqft, like where a former Food City resided.
• A portion of units remain occupied — think: Little Caesars, a Chinese eatery + a Dollar Plus Store.
• The redevelopment would include a combination of renovated suites + new construction — creating a mixed-use hub.

Working in partnership with the City of East Ridge, the site plan also seeks to convert Old Ringgold Road into a promenade that will feature shops, restaurants, and more for residents to enjoy.

Currently, Urban Story is identifying infrastructure needs with construction partners + recruiting a mix of local, regional, and national retailers and businesses to fill the space once the project is complete.

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