ThomasDenton 79 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/jul/20/bristol-va-leaders-want-smooth-out-some-ruffled-fe-ar-2070438/ Part of me is kind of excited because of some of the names of the stores coming that are being thrown around (nothing solid yet, just rumors) and of course the fact that this could bring in an insane amount of jobs (around 2,000) and money for the area. But then there's the part of me that's really hating this since I live between Exit 5 and 7, so traffic is going to get even worse (I already associate the term "traffic in Bristol" with "idiots behind the wheel of a dangerous weapon"). I guess the good might outweigh the bad, so I'll just suck it up for now, especially if it means we get a Michaels or Hobby Lobby (please, PLEASE let there be a new Hobby Lobby!!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlue02 11 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'd like to see a mall built like the one in Johnson City, with about the same stores and an REI at exit 5 or 7. REI would do really good around this area !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDenton 79 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'd like to see a mall built like the one in Johnson City, with about the same stores and an REI at exit 5 or 7. REI would do really good around this area !!!! I wish it would be an actual mall and not a spread out shopping center like the many that dot the area (or maybe if it is a shopping center, maybe it could be one of those park-like, walk around areas like you see in Pigeon Forge, and maybe have some gimmick in the center, like mini golf). I'd just like to see something different for a change. BTW, what's REI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 why would these stores not just move in to the half empty Bristol Mall a couple of miles away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 A Bass Pro Shops would be nice, oh well a guy can dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDenton 79 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 why would these stores not just move in to the half empty Bristol Mall a couple of miles away? The Bristol Mall really isn't THAT empty anymore, though it does still need help. The area just isn't what it used to be down there. Exit 7 is still expanding and Exit 5 still has a lot of potential (plus you get the best of both worlds by moving where they are since it's right between the two). A Bass Pro Shops would be nice, oh well a guy can dream. That's actually been a rumor for a long time, so you can keep hoping, it just might happen. The last rumors on Bass Pro Shop that I heard was that they were looking at a really big chunk of land just down the road from my house off of Island Road (where it meets Lee Hwy). It's been for sale for a really long time and I've seen different people doing stuff on the property. Maybe it'll happen one day soon (if not at that location, then maybe at this new one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsbunny 12 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 How about Cabelas instead of Bass Pro? The rumors I keep hearing are: Cabelas, Kohls, Macy & Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 How about Cabelas instead of Bass Pro? The rumors I keep hearing are: Cabelas, Kohls, Macy & Costco. If I had my choice I would take Gander Mountain but I wouldn`t complain with any of the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 If I had my choice I would take Gander Mountain but I wouldn`t complain with any of the three. Gander Mountain sucks compared to either Cabelas or Bass Pro. Cabelas has been putting "smaller scale" stores throughout the country in the last couple of years...getting ready to open one in Charleston, WV. It isn't the mega-store like in Wheeling but its still going to be good size. Others that have opened have been even smaller than the one opening in Charleston. If I had my druthers, it would be 1) Cabelas 2) Bass Pro......33) Gander Mountain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlue02 11 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 REI is Recreational Equipment Inc, they sale hiking, camping, biking, gear. I think one would do really good especially in the area we live with the AT running right through the heart of southwest VA. The closest one is in Asheville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDenton 79 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 REI is Recreational Equipment Inc, they sale hiking, camping, biking, gear. I think one would do really good especially in the area we live with the AT running right through the heart of southwest VA. The closest one is in Asheville. Isn't there a store just like that on Commonwealth? Can't remember what it's called, but they sell that kind of stuff right beside the Shell station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlue02 11 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yeah Mtn. Sports, I frequent that store and Mt Rogers Outfitters in Damascus a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Gander Mountain sucks compared to either Cabelas or Bass Pro. Cabelas has been putting "smaller scale" stores throughout the country in the last couple of years...getting ready to open one in Charleston, WV. It isn't the mega-store like in Wheeling but its still going to be good size. Others that have opened have been even smaller than the one opening in Charleston. If I had my druthers, it would be 1) Cabelas 2) Bass Pro......33) Gander Mountain... I haven`t been in a Gander Mountain store but I always enjoyed their catalogs. Thanks for the info though, I was going to stop at one on the way to the beach but I don`t think I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 GM's regular prices are WAY higher than other outdoor stores. I did get a real good deal on a blaze orange toboggan one time though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend11 32 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Gander Mountain sucks compared to either Cabelas or Bass Pro. Cabelas has been putting "smaller scale" stores throughout the country in the last couple of years...getting ready to open one in Charleston, WV. It isn't the mega-store like in Wheeling but its still going to be good size. Others that have opened have been even smaller than the one opening in Charleston. If I had my druthers, it would be 1) Cabelas 2) Bass Pro......33) Gander Mountain... Yeah, wouldn't Cabela's or Bass Pro make a killing in the Abingdon/Bristol area? Or even up in Wytheville where the highways cross, it seems like would generate a great deal of business with people coming from all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHSLhelper 571 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I wonder who might be coming to Kingsport? http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/apr/09/planned-premiere-shopping-center-receiving-interes-ar-1829971/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 REI is Recreational Equipment Inc, they sale hiking, camping, biking, gear. I think one would do really good especially in the area we live with the AT running right through the heart of southwest VA. The closest one is in Asheville. REI is high-end, expensive. Awesome place, but I don't know how well it would do here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDenton 79 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I wonder who might be coming to Kingsport? http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/apr/09/planned-premiere-shopping-center-receiving-interes-ar-1829971/ They were saying before that a bunch of people in Kingsport were worried that the new Bristol place would get all the good big-name stores before them (partly because of cheaper taxes in VA vs. TN). I don't think it'll be that much of a problem though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Gander Mtn is a nice store but like Gman said its expensive and really Cabelas or Bass Pro has a MUCH larger selection. Gander Mtn is alot like Dicks but for outdoors instead of sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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