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Bristol, Tennessee, has moved west

If you have driven down Interstate 81 in Bristol, Tennessee, by The Pinnacle lately, especially at night, you have probably noticed that it looks like a city on a hill. The developer of The Pinnacle, Steve Johnson, remarked that it is like a small city that is growing, according to a Thursday report on The Kingsport Times News. He made the comparison while addressing the local civic and business leaders about the next upcoming expansion of The Pinnacle. It truly does seem as though the city of Bristol, Tennessee, has relocated to Highway 11W.

The already-sprawling shopping destination, centered on their anchor store Bass Pro Shops, will begin construction on a second phase of stores very soon, according to Johnson. This will bring The Pinnacle to 700,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment excitement. It is one of the largest and most quickly growing sites of its kind in the country. Among many perks provided for the local area, the construction process has also added around 2,000 jobs to the local economy since long before it opened in 2014.

The new stores and restaurants planned to open in spring 2016 include: Panda Express, Steak and Shake, Old Navy, Gap, Yankee Candle, Carter’s, OshKosh, LOFT, Francesca’s, Party City, and Justice. WJHL reports that a new Marquee Cinemas theater called The Pinnacle 12 will be opening in fall 2015. There is even more land available to be developed, so things are still moving forward at The Pinnacle.

One of the most exciting things that Johnson mentioned was the plans for a large amphitheater. He said the following to WJHL on Thursday about his hope for the future of The Pinnacle:

"I have a strong desire to build a amphitheater to host the biggest acts in the country, and we get music events in here, you know 15,000 strong on a monthly basis, that is the vision,” said Johnson."

Yes, if you are looking for Bristol, Tennessee, don’t look on Volunteer Parkway or West State Street anymore. Just keep going on West State Street onto Highway 11 W until you arrive at The Pinnacle. You will see it; it’s the city on the hill. Learn more
The Pinnacle Welcomes Bass Pro Shops®

We are proud to announce that Bass Pro Shops, our anchor tenant at The Pinnacle in Bristol, Tennessee is complete and is open for business. Located at Exit 74 of Interstate 81, The Pinnacle is destined to become the premier shopping venue in the region, serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Southeastern Kentucky. The addition of Bass Pro at The Pinnacle will create a synergy that will provide its visitors with an experience that far exceeds that of all other retail destinations in the Tri-Cities.
The Pinnacle is designed to accommodate over 1,300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, hotel, medical office space and an outdoor amphitheater. Phase 2 of The Pinnacle is well under construction and set to open in March of 2015. It will include our anchor Belk Department Store along with Marshall's, Michael's, Shoe Carnival, Kirkland's, Pier 1, Versona, Ulta among many others.
Please visit thepinnacle.com for more details about this exciting project. Learn more

Second Phase of The Pinnacle Announced $30M, 122,000-square-foot expansion to bring several new retailers Read More

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Thirty-six months ago, what is now The Pinnacle development was a 300-acre field. By spring 2016, the development will total more than 700,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment, developer Steve Johnson announced Thursday.
“The reason we’re here today is to announce the newest phase of The Pinnacle called the Crescent and Tower Shops,” Johnson said during a news conference. “It’s a lifestyle center with over 122,000 square feet that represents an added $30 million in private investment.”
Johnson said the types, style and quality of the tenants represent a total of $150 million in private investment and more than $200 million a year in total sales.
“There’s no question The Pinnacle has benefited the area economy,” Johnson said. “This development is providing a welcomed boost to the economies of our entire region. There have been over 2,000 construction jobs created because of our progress to date and over 1,500 full- and part-time jobs and we have more to come.”
Bristol Tennessee Mayor Lea Powers echoed Johnson’s statements.
“I think it speaks volumes that so many city councils, county commissions and chambers are represented here today,” Powers said. “We all understand that this project is the game-changer for our region. It has brought in jobs, marketability and is a huge engine of economic development that is very far reaching.”
Johnson said his vision is to stretch The Pinnacle from U.S. Highway 11W in Tennessee to Gate City Highway in Virginia.
“I’ve assembled the land to do just that,” he said. “The first half of the project all lies within Tennessee. The next half, which we are very much looking forward to, lies in Washington County, Virginia. We’re blazing a completely new trail with this development — it took us about 48 months from conception to where we are today and I think that within the next 36 to 48 months we could finish the second half.”
Part of the vision for the next phase is to add an amphitheater to the mix.
“I have a passion for music and I believe a world class venue here would kill it,” he said. “I have a strong desire to build an amphitheater to host the biggest acts in the country where we could get 15,000 people a month in here. That’s the vision, but I want to catch my breath and let things settle in first, but that’s where we’re headed.”
Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable said Johnson’s legacy will be much like that of football coach Vince Lombardi, who put together a team to accomplish great things.
“I lacked the talent, size and the smarts to play with the Dallas Cowboys and the New England Patriots,” Venable said. “But I’m happy to be on the same team with Steve Johnson.”
The Crescent and Tower will house: Aveda, Carter’s, OshKosh, Christopher Banks, GAP, Old Navy, Party City, Surf & Dirt, Francesca’s, Justice, Kay Jewelers, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Maurice’s, Rack Room Shoes and Yankee Candle.
Johnson said there are a few more tenants that have not finalized their leases.
The Pinnacle Twelve by Marquee Cinemas, the 54,000-square-foot state-of-the art entertainment center, is expected to open this fall.
“It will have 12 screens, plush, high back rocking and reclining chairs, stadium seating, Real D 3D cinema technology as well as digital sound and projection,” he said.

Current Developments Johnson Commercial is responsible for many of the fine developments in the region See More

The Pinnacle
U.S. 11W & Interstate 81, Bristol, TN

We are proud to announce Bass Pro Shops and Belk as our anchor tenants to The Pinnacle, our 250 acre mixed use development which will open in Bristol, Tennessee in 2014. Located at Exit 74 of Interstate 81, The Pinnacle is destined to become the premier shopping venue in the region, serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Southeastern Kentucky. Designed to accommodate over 1,300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, hotel, medical office space and an outdoor ampitheatre. The addition of Bass Pro Shops and Belk at The Pinnacle will create a synergy that will provide its visitors with an experience that far exceeds that of all other retail destinations in the TriCities.

Alpha Natural Resources
Lee Highway, Bristol, VA

The Alpha Natural Resources Corporate Office was completed in October of 2011. The 130,000 square foot building will serve as the corporate headquarters for Alpha, one of America's leading producers of coal. The project will be LEED certified for commercial interiors. For more information on Alpha Natural Resources, visit their website at www.AlphaNR.com.

Crockett Crossing
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We are proud to announce our Crockett Crossing redevelopment which will be anchored by a new 50,000 square foot Food City grocery store. Crockett Crossing has a traffic count of over 40,000 cars per day and is located at the intersection of East Andrew Johnson Hwy and Erwin Hwy in the heart of Greeneville, TN. In addition to the Food City, we will be able to accomadate over 42,000 square feet of additional retail along with a 1.3+/- acre outparcel for future development. Food City is scheduled to open between late fall of 2012 and early spring of 2013.

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Bristol, Tennessee, has moved west

The Pinnacle Welcomes Bass Pro Shops®