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Germantown is set to welcome its first major bookstore in nearly 15 years with the opening of a new Barnes & Noble location. The grand opening is scheduled for August 6 and will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a book signing with author Avery Cunningham. This new store will offer a vast selection of books, toys, games, and more, reflecting the community’s demand for a local bookstore. Aiming to foster a vibrant reading culture, the store is positioned in the Germantown Collection shopping center, a popular retail hub.
Germantown, Tennessee is set to welcome a new Barnes & Noble location, with a grand opening scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, at 9 a.m. This store will be the third Barnes & Noble location in Shelby County, joining existing stores at Wolfchase Mall and in Collierville. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a book signing with author Avery Cunningham, who will present her debut novel, The Mayor of Maxwell Street.
The new Barnes & Noble store will be situated at 2130 Exeter Road in the Germantown Collection shopping center. Covering nearly 10,000 square feet, the store will offer a diverse collection of products including books, toys, games, paper goods, and gift items. The store has already generated excitement among the Germantown community, with many residents expressing eagerness for its opening.
Store Manager Noah Stringer has expressed enthusiasm about bringing a bookstore to Germantown, a city that has been without a major bookstore since Borders closed its doors almost 15 years ago. The addition of this new Barnes & Noble is considered significant by both the company and the community, as many residents have long awaited the return of a dedicated book retailer.
CEO James Daunt emphasized the importance of this opening for Germantown, noting the demand for a modern bookstore in the area. The new location is among five Barnes & Noble stores scheduled to open in August across various states, including Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Texas.
The Germantown Barnes & Noble is being established following the filing of a commercial alteration permit with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. This permit indicates that the bookstore will occupy an almost 12,000-square-foot space, previously home to NEST Decor, a furniture store. The permit, valued at approximately $587,000, was filed by HBC Architects, a New York-based firm.
The Germantown Collection shopping center is a vibrant retail hub, featuring other tenants such as Trader Joe’s, The Container Store, and Chicken Salad Chick. This strategic location is expected to further attract foot traffic and enhance the shopping experience for local residents and visitors.
The enthusiasm surrounding the new bookstore reflects a broader trend within the retail industry, where independent and chain bookstores alike are seeing a resurgence in popularity. In addition to books, the new location aims to provide a community space for events, book clubs, and family activities, fostering a culture of reading and learning.
Residents and local business owners have noted that the arrival of Barnes & Noble signifies a revitalization of shopping options in Germantown and contributes to a sense of community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is anticipated to draw significant local interest as the community comes together to celebrate the arrival of this new cultural and retail landmark.
With the grand opening approaching, the excitement surrounding Barnes & Noble’s new Germantown location continues to build. Many locals are looking forward to exploring the newly stocked shelves and participating in events designed to bring book lovers together.
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