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Several new developments taking shape in Farragut

Several developers are taking on the challenge of what they said are strict design standards to build new multi-use properties throughout the town.

It won't be long before construction equipment is even more common in Farragut as more new developments start to take shape.

The town of about 25,000 people is growing fast.

Several developers are taking on the challenge of what they said are strict design standards to build new multi-use properties throughout the town.

The first to start work is Farragut Gateway, where Starbucks will be moving in on the corner of Campbell Station and Kingston Pike.

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Paul Schaffer with First Farragut Development said this location for the new development promises popular businesses will be moving onto the revamped property.

Construction crews clear the path to start building Farragut Gateway at Campbell Station and Kingston Pike.

"We've got a couple national tenants that we're negotiating leases with right now, and we're negotiating with some restaurants for a really neat end cap piece," said Schaffer.

Right behind the future Farragut Gateway, across from town hall, Myers Brothers Holding has plans for a three-story building that could house anything from business to retail to living spaces.

"We're hoping that this is going to be the catalyst to grow downtown Farragut either to the west on some vacant property or the east over by the Kroger," said Noah Myers, vice president of the company. "What we're trying to do is be the litmus test to see if this will work."

This three-story multi-use building will be constructed across from Farragut Town Hall. Developer Noah Myers hopes to begin construction this year.

Myers is also working to develop a 10-acre space of land next to Farragut First United Methodist Church that would contain commercial, multi-family and detached single-family properties.

Another group, Kingston Pike Properties, is working on a mixed use development that won't break ground until the end of the year.

That will be on Watt Road near Kingston Pike.

Developer Daniel Smith said it will include about 225 apartment units, a grocery store and additional retail space.

Farragut Alderman Ron Williams said in an email to WBIR that now that Turkey Creek is built out, there's more demand again for businesses to move into Farragut.

"What will the future bring Farragut as the the demand again ramps up?" Williams said. "Look for a mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly Farragut Town Center as more of the 'Smart Growth' plan."

Myers and Schaffer agree there's a need for more amenities in Farragut, and they're ready to deliver.

"All I hear from people is, 'bring us a great restaurant, bring us a nice development,'" said Schaffer. "They don't want to look at that space anymore."

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