Bass Pro to Open Tennessee Store

Bass Pro announced plans to open a store in East Ridge, Tenn., outside of Chattanooga.Thenew location will be on Interstate 75 at Exit 1. It will be the primary anchor for the new Wolftever development. The new 85,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outpost store is slated to open in 2016.

This will be the company’s sixth store in Tennessee as they currently operate three stores in the state; while new locations are under construction at the Memphis Pyramid, and in Bristol.

“Having the opportunity to build a super outdoor store directly fronting I-75 will allow us to bring Bass Pro Shops low prices and famous friendly, expert service to serve the many sportsmen, women as well as the visitors to this area each year,” said Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. “This retail attraction will be a tribute to the great sporting tradition and heritage of the region and a celebration of the sporting men and women of Tennessee.”

More than 100,000 vehicles will pass by the new East Ridge Bass Pro Shops store each day. Nationally, Bass Pro Shops will host more than 116 million people visiting their 85 stores and marine centers across America and Canada this year. The average customer stays 2 ½ hours and drives an average distance of 50+ miles.