Too Cookie-Cutter Even for the Suburbs?
It's been interesting to watch the development taking place at Turkey Creek on the West end of Knoxville: interesting and depressing at the same time. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited to see World Market moving in - it's like Pier 1 but cooler and with tons of cool snacks and cooking ingredients from all over the planet. At the same time though - I'm seeing a pretty disturbing trend, even for the suburbs. How many of the retailers slated to move in to the shipping center are already represented in Knoxville? Many of these places are already within a 5-10 mile drive from the new location (e.g. Bonefish Grille, Wok Hay, Stir Fry Cafe, etc.) I've been doing a little research to find out what's coming that we don't already have here. World Market is cool - but why not dream big? Apple Store? Urban Outfitters? What would you like to see?
Here's a list of what is already planned from what I can tell:
- World Markets
- Borders Books and Music
- Talbot's
- New York & Company
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Belk
- Chico's
- Bonefish Grill
- Wok Hay
- Another generic Mexican restaurant
Any other information floating around out there? And what about this Northshore Town Centre? There hasn't been much buzz about who's moving in on the retail side?
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Hey TWB,
Just found your site from Michael Silence, I believe. I live very close to Turkey Creek and visit for one reason or another all the time. Have you tried Mangia? One of my personal faves.
I am looking forward to a Borders, although I do most of my book shopping online there's nothing like a brick&mortar store when you need something quickly or just want to browse.
I haven't heard of World Market - when's it supposed to open?
Don't know much about the Northshore Center, although I drive by where it will be every day on the way to work. It'll be interesting watching it built.
why all chains?