IronScott

Firm based in Dallas bought it. http://talkbusiness.net/2017/03/texas-developer-buys-vacant-ruby-tuesday-property-in-bentonville-for-2-15-million/ Doesn't look like anything firm has been announced yet. http://leoncapitalgroup.com/retail-map/ http://leoncapitalgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bentonville-AR-Walton-Blvd-Pad-Sites-Flyer.pdf

Some of the new lanes on I-49 are finally opening tomorrow in the Springdale and Johnson areas. I don't know what their criteria for opening is but it has been a ridiculous amount of time since the paving and striping has been completed. The new asphalt is already faded and they are just now opening. This project is a nightmare for motorists but the highway dept would buy some goodwill by opening more of the completed lanes. It would also help if they didn't shrink existing lanes and put the barriers so close to make it a danger zone to drive through but that's another story.

Ha ha!

Beautiful. Thanks for posting that. It will be a tremendous resource for this area. Springdale is finally coming up to speed with the rest of the region. That area between Johnson and Lowell is booming.

I figured as much but you never know around here.

Someone mentioned Whataburger in the comments section but who knows if that has any credibility. I do recall reading when Whataburger builds in a region they plan at least five restaurants and they are at four now with the uptown one being built.

That's nice in theory but no government is going to lower tax rates and if it makes too much sense it won't happen. I'm a bit cynical when it comes to taxes.

I would much rather see toll roads than more taxes. Pay for what you use seems to be fair. Don't you think we are taxed enough? With your plan will taxes go down when gas prices skyrocket? I'm guessing not.

Agree. They should've addressed this when the WM was being built. At least there is a light on the east side now but it is still a mess.

I read that the Whataburger on Elm Springs Road is scheduled to open Monday. Went up quick. Also looks like the Arvest bank in front of Walmart will be under construction soon.

Who cares? Really, why is this that important? And even if it is important and the donations made a difference, then good. It is much better than the other Petty bullcrap we constantly deal with. This is a city ready to explode with growth but the leadership here does little but stifle it. I love the UofA and the funkiness of Fayetteville but the politics and taxes and "nimbyness" here drives me freaking crazy. This could be an incredible city but at this rate it never will be. On a separate note, I noticed that the area where the new Whataburger is going in on Joyce is currently being demolished. I expect the new store to happen quickly now. I guess Sue couldn't stop this.

Yeah, we need more taxes, like the ones Fayetteville and Bentonville just passed without a vote of the people. I lived in a Dallas suburb for 6 years in this decade and the rates there were less than here. How does that work? I'm sick of the crying by mismanaged governments. Don't even get me started on the length of time it takes to build roads. Even with money we won't see 49 finished for 50 years at best. Politicians and construction companies are getting rich off the public's dime. I love this state but hate how it is governed.

Old Hyundai dealership I think?

Any of the Pappas banners would do well but Pappadeaux would absolutely kill here. There is nothing like it and it's incredible.

I have purchased a couple vehicles from Jackie Cooper in Tulsa. My salesman told me that the ownership has definitely considered opening a Lexus dealership in NWA. I got the impression that they haven't found the right property for what they want to do, which is likely a multi-brand dealership requiring a very large piece of land. Infiniti would be great here as well.

I haven't looked close enough to see where the pumps were going in but I also don't know who was first with the plans. Could be that WM had their plans first and Casey's came in after. Just playing devil's advocate. WM is not always the evil empire that many make them out to be.

Noticed the Neigborhood Market at Tyson and I-49 opens May 6th. Looks like they are going to have gas as well. Be interesting to see if the Casey's will match prices.

Cool. We discussed this a few weeks ago. I had a feeling the downtown/Dickson area would be a good fit for them.

The one in Tulsa is in a stand alone building but that's the only one I've personally been to that's not associated with a mall or shopping center.

My wife will be so excited if that happens. Our bank account, not so much. I think either location would succeed. With Dickson you get the yoga crowd and all the college girls. Whole Foods location would be more of the soccer moms but WF alone would drive traffic there. We've been to Lululemon all over the country and there isn't a consistent reasoning with respect to location. It would do great in Fayetteville at either location mentioned.

New liquor store at the corner of 112/412 (old Mary Maestri's location) is coming along nicely.

Ha ha. I bet you're safe.

Short piece on the first part of the Springdale bypass about to start just north of Elm Springs. $100 million for a 4-mile stretch. Four and a half year project. http://5newsonline.com/2015/01/11/159205/

We must have a different definition of puddle jumper.

Interesting. Thanks. Seems like a prime spot. I think this first phase is just to Leroy Pond but I may be mistaken. They sure do seem to be taking their sweet time the last few weeks.