With $3 billion in retail sales annually, the Northeast Corridor of Shelby County is the region's premier shopping & hospitality center. This prime retail area caters to every consumer in the metro area as well as residents within a 100-mile radius. This area also experienced the largest population increase in the Memphis MSA from 2000 to 2010 and growth projections remain steady. Median household incomes far exceed the national median and the diversified economy ensures strong economic growth.

The Bartlett area has the highest concentration of retail shopping and hotel/motel beds in the Memphis region. The primary commercial hub for the area is Wolfchase Galleria, a Simon Mall that contains more than 100 tenants including four anchors, and has a total retail footprint of 1.25 million square feet. Radiating from this hub is almost every major regional and national retail establishment.

Major reasons for the proliferation of retail in this location are population density and continued growth, high median household incomes, proximity to main traffic arteries coupled with easy ingress and egress, and safe neighborhoods. The City of Bartlett alone grew by 35% in the past decade and the eastern end of the Corridor saw similar growth rates. The Union Depot development taking place in the heart of Bartlett (Stage & Summer Ave.) will add 1,500 to 2,000 new residents to southern Bartlett. An added boost to the Bartlett area was Ford’s announcement of Blue Oval City (6,000 direct new jobs in one of the most advanced automotive manufacturing complexes in the country) just 20 miles east on I-40 at exit 42. Bartlett retail will definitely benefit with the increase of new homes and population to accommodate Ford’s workforce. On top of this, Bartlett was recognized as the third healthiest housing market in Tennessee in 2018 by Smart Asset.

Although the Bartlett area is already a robust retail center, it is by no means saturated. There are numerous locations around the main arteries that offer opportunities for retailers seeking general and niche customers.

Because of its abundant retail offerings and proximity to downtown Memphis (15 minutes), this area attracts thousands of overnight visitors. More than 30 national and regional hotel/motel chains are located along the I-40 Corridor primarily at the Germantown Parkway and Sycamore View Exits. Many guests stay in Bartlett while visiting Memphis and the Mid-South region. A wide assortment of restaurants is found throughout the Corridor catering to all ages and tastes.

If you are looking to penetrate the Memphis market for the first time or simply seeking additional sites, look no further than Bartlett, Tennessee!