Construction has started on a large shopping center in Williamson County.
This week, Simon, a real estate investment trust, broke ground on Sagefield, a 100-acre shopping center in Thompson’s Station set to open in late 2028.
The new open-air shopping center will have 80 boutiques, restaurants, an organic gourmet market, and wellness concepts.
The design will include green spaces on 60% of the property, miles of natural trails, walkways, and water features.
According to WSMV 4, the new shopping center is expected to create 700 jobs, and the real estate investment trust is investing $40 million in infrastructure improvements.
“At Simon, we believe the most meaningful places are the ones that bring people together,” said Mark Silvestri, Simon’s president.
“Sagefield was imagined with that purpose in mind. It is a place designed with intention, rooted in its surroundings, and created for the community,” Silvestri said.
“We’re proud to build a vibrant gathering place that reflects the spirit of Thompson’s Station and will welcome residents and visitors alike for generations,” he added.
Jane Sadler, a local resident who lives near the new shopping center site, told WSMV 4 that she doesn’t back the project, citing “traffic, infrastructure, and staffing” concerns.
“None of us are happy about this. We don’t want it and don’t need it,” Sadler said.
“It doesn’t fit and unfortunately we are going to be dealing with the effects of the traffic, noise pollution, [and] light pollution,” she added. “The more cars we add, the road will become obsolete.”
Simon owns properties throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The company owns four operating malls in Tennessee: Opry Mills and The Mall at Green Hills in Nashville, West Town Mall in Knoxville, and Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis.
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Zachery Schmidt is the digital editor of The Star News Network. Email tips to Zachery at [email protected].
