Atlanta — Atlanta-based cheeseburger slider concept Smalls Sliders has signed a franchise agreement to open four new units across Kentucky and Tennessee, marking the brand’s second appearance in both states. Entrepreneur Matthew Robinson will own and operate the restaurants, which are dubbed “Cans.” Following recent multi-unit deals in Lexington, Kentucky, and Knoxville, Tennessee, Smalls Sliders’ newest locations will include Cans in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and three other locations throughout Clarksville and Henderson, Tennessee. The first of the four restaurants is anticipated to open next year. Founded in 2019, Smalls Sliders has …
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Greeneville, Tenn. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has arranged the sale of Greeneville Commons, a 224,136-square-foot neighborhood shopping center located in Greeneville. An affiliate of Hackney Real Estate Partners has purchased the center from New York-based Brixmor for $26 million, according to The Greeneville Sun. Kyle Stonis, Pierce Mayson and Boris Shilkrot of Matthews represented the seller in the transaction. Originally opened in 1990, Greeneville Commons is anchored by Ross, Hobby Lobby, Five Below and Marshalls and is currently more than 90 percent leased. Other retailers at the center …
Avison Young Arranges $7.8 Million Sale of Trader Joe’s-Occupied Property Near Nashville
Murfreesboro, Tenn. — Avison Young has arranged the $7.8 million sale of a newly constructed property occupied by Trader Joe’s in Murfreesboro, roughly 35 miles southeast of Nashville. The 13,050-square-foot grocery store is situated on 2.3 acres and opened earlier this year. Jordan Powell, Lisa Maki and Mike Jacobs of Avison Young represented the locally based seller, TDK Corp. Trader Joe’s acquired the property by exercising its right of first refusal. Founded in 1967, Monrovia, California-based Trader Joe’s operates 608 stores across 43 states.
Nolensville, Tenn. — Five new tenants have signed leases to join Village Green, a 90,473-square-foot shopping center under development in Nolensville, a suburb of Nashville. Chase Bank will debut at the property, along with Tropical Smoothie Café, Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, Great Clips and Mountain Mike’s Pizza. Village Green will open this October. The new tenants will accompany a mix of additional retailers and restaurants who have already committed to the project including Chipotle, First Watch, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Club Pilates, Heartland Dental, Jersey Mike’s, Abbott’s Frozen …
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens 11 New Stores in Third Quarter 2025
Katy, Texas — Katy, Texas-based Academy Sports + Outdoors has opened 11 new stores in the third quarter of this year, with plans to debut a total of up to 25 new locations in 2025. The sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer has already launched three new locations in Boardman, Ohio; Beaufort, South Carolina; and Virginia Beach, Virginia; and will open eight more stores in fall 2025 in Rome, Georgia; Cullman, Alabama; Mishawaka, Indiana; Lakeland, Florida; Columbia, Tennessee; Albany, Georgia; Palestine, Texas; and Batesville, Mississippi. The 11 new store openings this …
JLL Secures $25.1 Million in Refinancing for 350,000-Square-Foot Power Center in Memphis
Memphis, Tenn. — JLL Capital Markets has secured $25.1 million in refinancing for Poplar Plaza, a 350,000-square-foot regional power center located near the University of Memphis. Brett Paulsrud, Gregg Shapiro, Amy Lousararian and Michael Schwarze of JLL’s Debt Advisory team arranged the seven-year, fixed-rate loan through Renasant Bank on behalf of the borrower, Finard Properties. The financing will support the interior and exterior renovation of The Angle, a 14,015-square-foot, multi-bay building on the corner of Poplar Avenue and South Highland Street. Kroger, which has operated at Poplar Plaza for more …
Hanley Investment Group, CP Partners Facilitate $9.5 Million Sale of Single Tenant Retail Property in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tenn. — A partnership between Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors and CP Partners has facilitated the $9.5 million sale of a newly constructed, single-tenant retail property located in Nashville. Sprouts Farmers Market occupies the 22,988-square-foot building on a triple-net-lease featuring five five-year renewal options. Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher of Hanley Investment, in association with Joe Caccamo and Lea Kuehnhackl of CP Partners and ParaSell, Inc., represented the seller, Greenville, South Carolina-based RealtyLink LLC, in the transaction. Chris Thompson of JRW Realty represented the buyer, a Los Angeles-based …
Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors Arranges Sale of Germantown Station in Tennessee
Germantown, Tenn. — Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors has arranged the sale of Germantown Station, a 12,000-square-foot retail center located at 1217-1227 South Germantown Road. Built in 2002, the property is situated on 1.3 acres and was fully leased to tenants including State Farm, Simmons Bank, Alliance Animal Health, Breakaway Running, A&A Nail Spa and Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana at the time of sale. Landon Williams and Katie Hargett of Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors represented the seller, Germantown Station LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was Ranjit Komeravelli.
Halpern Enterprises Acquires 166,035-Square-Foot Retail Power Center in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tenn. — Atlanta-based Halpern Enterprises Inc. has acquired Harvest Park Centre, a 166,035-square-foot retail power center located in Knoxville. Marshalls, Ross Dress For Less and Five Below anchor the center, which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale. Additional retailers at the property include Old Navy, Ulta Beauty, Bath & Body Works, AT&T, Sports Clips and Sally Beauty Supply. Harvest Park Centre marks the firm’s second retail acquisition in Tennessee. Berkeley Capital Advisors represented the seller in the transaction.
Nashville, Tenn. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $50 million sale of Edgehill Village, a 58,468-square-foot mixed-use property located in Nashville’s Music Row district. Originally built in 1920 and 1934 and renovated in 2016, the property is leased to a mix of retail, restaurant and office tenants including Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Barcelona, Consider the Wldflwrs, Warby Parker, NoBaked Cookie Dough, Ralph Lauren and Vow’d. Brad Buchanan and Jim Hamilton of JLL’s Investment Sales and Advisory team represented the seller, Asana Partners, in the transaction.