Bass Pro Shops in East Ridge

[Captain Hazmat]

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2014/jun/09/bass-pro-shop-open-east-ridge/

 

[stratos21xl]

Imagine that, for years and years people wondered why BPS wouldn't come closer to Chattanooga. All it took was Cabela's coming first. emoLaugh

 

[djsmarinelectronics]

Kinda like Lowes and Home Depot, very seldom do you see one without the other. Next will be Gander Mountain

 

[Mike Hernandez]

Johnny, Gander is coming to Hixson. Right off 153.

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2014/1/13/267285/New-Gander-Mountain-Store-Coming-To.aspx

That'll make BPS, Gander, and Cabela's all close by. Along with the already existing ones.

 

[Fishheadspin]

Yawn!!!! Another big box store that will not have anything you want to buy 2 weeks after it opens!!! Unless u wanna buy t shirts and duck dynasty stuff

 

[Hogman777]

Preach on brother if I can I all ways buy local I am a UNION brother and i will not buy none American if I can and I do not buy from Wall Mart ever there is all ways a K-Mart near amen or a local tackle stor w preferably

 

[gonefishing31]

Who can not like a bass pro

 

[Fishheadspin]

I have nothing against them ...I have just seen department stores come and go in Chattanooga..

 

[scubajt41]

Where exactly is it going?

 

[Footman1824]

I guess that means that Sportsman Warehouse will be going out of business in the near future.

 

[Jmax]

scubajt41 - 6/9/2014 11:48 PM

Where exactly is it going?

If you go to the exit there at Ringgold Road and look over by the Visitors Station they have cleared a huge track of land down to the dirt. I would bet that is the new location. It will be a good spot. emoThumbsup Jmax

 

[gobigorange]

I hope they rework the east ridge exit on the north bound 75 side because that is the worst exit on ramp design ever. More traffic on it will result in more accidents because the idiots getting off usually try to get in front of the cars getting on.

 

[derek81]

I just don't see that big of a market for them to open one after a cabelas is being completed. I don't shop at either but think it's a stupid time to build something like that.

 

[mocs-tr20]

Well there goes all my money LOL

 

[smughal31]

Personally I think all of this is great with all the new stores coming to the area. Means more jobs and more money for our city. I lived in east ridge for 21 years and this is exactly what it needed. From all of our fast food places getting redone, new gas station have a great park like camp jordan and access to to so many other places within minutes. Plus it's going to be right off the interstate. If we use it or not I don't think that' will be a problem for them. The visitors/anglers and families coming through "the gate way city " will enjoy it I am sure.

 

[Captain Hazmat]

smughal31 - 6/10/2014 9:01 AM

Personally I think all of this is great with all the new stores coming to the area. Means more jobs and more money for our city. I lived in east ridge for 21 years and this is exactly what it needed. From all of our fast food places getting redone, new gas station have a great park like camp jordan and access to to so many other places within minutes. Plus it's going to be right off the interstate. If we use it or not I don't think that' will be a problem for them. The visitors/anglers and families coming through "the gate way city " will enjoy it I am sure.

Well said. This will mean a job for someone.

 

[Harco]

Johnny Morris and Bass Pro didn't get as big as they are,making stupid decisions. I am sure they checked the market before the decided to build here.

 

[derek81]

Harco - 6/10/2014 1:24 PM

Johnny Morris and Bass Pro didn't get as big as they are,making stupid decisions. I am sure they checked the market before the decided to build here.

I'm sure they did too but we'll see. We have a contract with them and Cabelas so I deal with buyers with both companies quite a bit. You really think there is a market in Chattanooga for Sportsman WH, 2 Academy sports, Cabelas and a Bass Pro...oh wait and Gander Mountain and Dicks Sporting goods (which I'm shocked hasn't closed the doors, that place is horrible). I didn't realize there were so many BPS supporters. I like to spend my money at Tackle warehouse and Hamilton's if possible.

 

[Blue76]

I don't buy much fishing gear at any of those places but I do by some clothes, camping gear and hunting items. Competition is a good thing for the consumer so I am all for as many of these stores as they want to build. I personally like Cabelas more than BPS for the items I shop for.

 

[smughal31]

Yeah I but all my fishing gear online but these places will be great for quick needs or clothes