The Fort Henry Mall: Ideal Location for Retail Expanding in the Tri-Cities Region
Major investments are being made in the Fort Henry Mall and businesses are expanding here.
Kingsport, TN is a retail hub with over 30 retail centers, including The Fort Henry Mall - home to the region’s only IMAX theater, opening in 2025– a 7,000-square-foot standalone structure with 200 luxury recliner seats and a 70-feet-by-40-feet movie screen. Over $5 million has recently been invested in the Fort Henry Mall to support additional retail expansion. Rural King is the latest anchor tenant to join the Fort Henry Mall and there is one additional anchor space available, along with infill spaces for lease. Additional outparcels are available and would be ideal for fast food and fast casual dining. Businesses see exceptional support here, which gained Tennessee a ranking as the #3 Top State for Business, CNBC.
Kingsport’s Population Is Growing & Thousands of Homes Are Being Built
The City of Kingsport is experiencing significant population growth, offering businesses a built-in customer base. Nearly 2,000 families have moved to Kingsport from outside the region since March 2020. Kingsport expects additional growth and there are more than 2,500 housing units in some stage of development, from the planning phase to the construction phase.
