Greeneville Commons
Corporate brand
UnclaimedGreeneville Commons is a major shopping center in Greeneville, Tennessee, serving as the community's largest retail complex.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Greeneville Commons is a shopping center located along U.S. Route 11E and U.S. Route 11E Business in Greeneville, Tennessee. It is described as the largest shopping complex in Greeneville and functions as a multi-tenant retail destination rather than as a single-store retail brand. Its tenant mix spans department-store outlet retail, off-price apparel, arts and crafts, farm and ranch merchandise, sporting goods, discount retail, and related consumer categories. The center opened in 1990 with Parks-Belk, JCPenney, Goody's Family Clothing, and Kmart as its principal anchors. The property subsequently experienced several tenant transitions that reflected broader changes in American department-store and discount retailing. Parks-Belk became Proffitt's in 1995, and the store later became Belk in 2006. Goody's closed in 2009; the space was later occupied by Burke's Outlet beginning in 2010. JCPenney ended its Greeneville Commons operation on July 31, 2017, after which Ross moved into the former JCPenney building. Kmart, whose Greeneville Commons store opened on August 9, 1990, closed on April 24, 2018 following a liquidation. The former Kmart space was redeveloped for new tenants. Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, and Five Below moved into the building in 2019, broadening the center's offer with off-price clothing, arts and crafts, and value-oriented general merchandise. In January 2023, Belk converted its store into what was described as the first Belk Outlet, selling clearance apparel and home décor sourced from other Belk stores. In March 2023, Tractor Supply Company relocated its Greeneville operation from Andrew Johnson Highway to Greeneville Commons, adding a major farm, ranch, hardware, and outdoor retailer to the center's anchor lineup. The center's current identity is therefore shaped by continuing tenant replacement and adaptive reuse of former anchor spaces. Its major occupants include Belk Outlet, Hobby Lobby, Ross, Bealls, Tractor Supply Company, Hibbett Sports, and Marshalls. Greeneville Commons primarily serves local and surrounding-area shoppers in Greeneville and the wider northeastern Tennessee retail market. Publicly available reference material does not identify a separate consumer-facing website, a parent company, a founder, an owner, or financial results for the property.
History
Greeneville Commons opened in 1990 along the U.S. Route 11E corridor in Greeneville, Tennessee. The original anchor lineup consisted of Parks-Belk, JCPenney, Goody's Family Clothing, and Kmart. The center was designed as a broad local shopping destination, combining department-store apparel with discount and general merchandise. Kmart opened its store at the property on August 9, 1990. The center's department-store history changed as retail chains consolidated and rebranded. Parks-Belk became Proffitt's in 1995. In 2006, the store became Belk following Belk's expansion and acquisition activity. Goody's Family Clothing closed in 2009, and the former space became a Burke's Outlet in 2010. These changes shifted the property toward a more value-focused tenant mix. JCPenney closed its Greeneville Commons location on July 31, 2017. Ross subsequently moved into the former JCPenney building, preserving the space as a major apparel anchor while changing its business model from traditional department-store retail to off-price merchandise. Kmart closed on April 24, 2018 after a liquidation. The former Kmart building was then repurposed: Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, and Five Below moved into the space in 2019. Further changes occurred in 2023. In January, Belk converted its Greeneville Commons store into a Belk Outlet, offering clearance apparel and home décor sourced from other Belk locations. In March, Tractor Supply Company relocated its Greeneville store from Andrew Johnson Highway to the shopping center. This added a large farm-and-ranch, hardware, outdoor, and agricultural merchandise operator to the center's established apparel and specialty-retail base. Greeneville Commons is identified as Greeneville's largest shopping complex. Its tenant history shows the continuing adaptation of an established suburban and regional retail property to changing chain formats, store closures, relocations, and reuse of anchor space. The current tenant profile includes Belk Outlet, Hobby Lobby, Ross, Bealls, Tractor Supply Company, Hibbett Sports, and Marshalls. Public reference material does not provide verified information about the property's ownership, management company, financial performance, or a dedicated official website.
- 2023
Belk becomes Belk Outlet
[1]The Belk store converts to a Belk Outlet in January.
- 2023
Tractor Supply relocates to the center
[1]Tractor Supply Company moves its Greeneville operation from Andrew Johnson Highway to Greeneville Commons in March.
- 2019
New tenants enter former Kmart building
[1]Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, and Five Below move into the former Kmart building.
- 2018
Kmart closes
[1]The Kmart store closes on April 24 after a liquidation.
- 2017
JCPenney closes
[1]JCPenney closes its Greeneville Commons store on July 31.
- 2010
Burke's Outlet occupies former Goody's space
[1]The former Goody's location is subsequently used by Burke's Outlet.
- 2009
Goody's closes
[1]Goody's Family Clothing ends its presence at the center.
- 2006
Proffitt's becomes Belk
[1]The department-store anchor changes from Proffitt's to Belk.
- 1995
Parks-Belk becomes Proffitt's
[1]The Parks-Belk anchor is rebranded as Proffitt's.
- 1990
Greeneville Commons opens
[1]The shopping center opens in Greeneville, Tennessee, with Parks-Belk, JCPenney, Goody's Family Clothing, and Kmart as its principal anchors.
Products and positioning
A large regional shopping center offering value-oriented apparel, home, craft, sporting-goods, farm-and-ranch, and general merchandise through a mix of anchor and junior-anchor tenants.
Outlet department-store retail · 2023
Belk Outlet
The Belk Outlet location focuses on clearance apparel and home décor sourced from other Belk stores. It represents a value-oriented adaptation of the property's long-running Belk department-store presence.
Arts, crafts, and home décor retail · 2019
Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby provides arts and crafts materials, seasonal merchandise, home décor, and related hobby products. It entered the former Kmart building in 2019 as part of the site's redevelopment.
Off-price apparel and home retail
Ross
Ross occupies the former JCPenney building and offers discount apparel, footwear, accessories, and home merchandise. Its arrival maintained a major anchor use after JCPenney's departure.
Off-price apparel and home retail · 2019
Marshalls
Marshalls contributes off-price clothing, footwear, accessories, and home goods to the center's value-oriented retail mix. The store entered the former Kmart building in 2019.
Farm, ranch, hardware, and outdoor retail · 2023
Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Company sells farm and ranch supplies, agricultural and livestock products, hardware, workwear, outdoor goods, and related merchandise. Its Greeneville store relocated to Greeneville Commons in March 2023.
Sporting-goods retail
Hibbett Sports
Hibbett Sports serves the center's sporting-goods category, including athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.
Apparel and department-store retail
Bealls
Bealls is listed among the center's current anchor tenants and contributes apparel and general department-store merchandise to the shopping complex.
Brand decisions
2023
Convert Belk to a Belk OutletStrategyBackground
Belk had operated at the property through predecessor and successor store formats since the center's opening period.
Action taken
Belk converted the store into a Belk Outlet selling clearance clothing and home décor from other Belk stores.
Aftermath
The conversion reinforced Greeneville Commons' value-focused positioning while retaining Belk's presence at the center.
2023
Relocate Tractor Supply Company to Greeneville CommonsOtherBackground
Tractor Supply Company previously operated its Greeneville location on Andrew Johnson Highway.
Action taken
The company moved its Greeneville store to Greeneville Commons in March 2023.
Aftermath
The relocation added a major farm-and-ranch and outdoor retail anchor to the shopping center.
2019
Redevelop the former Kmart buildingStrategyBackground
Kmart closed the Greeneville Commons store in April 2018 after a liquidation.
Action taken
The former Kmart building was repurposed for Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, and Five Below.
Aftermath
The property broadened its tenant mix across off-price, craft, and value-oriented general merchandise categories.
2017
Replace the former JCPenney anchor with RossOtherBackground
JCPenney closed its Greeneville Commons store on July 31, 2017, leaving a large anchor building available for reuse.
Action taken
Ross moved into the former JCPenney building, changing the space to an off-price retail format.
Aftermath
The building continued to operate as a major retail anchor within the center.
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