Exit 407: The Gateway to The Smokies
Why Exit 407?
Exit 407 on I-40 is the premier entry point for over 21 million annual visitors to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — the most visited national park in the U.S. (13M+ visits).
2/3 of the U.S. population is within a one-day drive of the area.
Located just 30 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport, the nation’s fastest growing airport, and three private airports.
21M+ ANNUAL VISITORS
ICONIC STADIUM OPPORTUNITY
FORMER STADIUM FOR TENNESSEE SMOKIES
30-acre site anchored by a 6,400-seat stadium (expandable and coverable).
Directly visible and accessible from I-40 & Hwy 66 with 19M vehicles annually at Exit 407.
Ideal for entertainment, sports, retail, and hospitality concepts.
Infrastructure-ready, zoned for commercial development.
The Vision: Activate a National Attraction Anchor for Entertainment & Sports
CONCERTS
SPORTING EVENTS
HOTEL
RESTAURANTS
RETAIL
No comparable entertainment & sports district exists in the Smoky Mountain tourism corridor.
Demand signals include branded entertainment, sports, destination dining, and live events.
Immediate adjacency to high-performing tourism anchors like Bass Pro Shops (Top 5 nationally) and Buc-ee’s (9.5M visitors in Year 1).
ART & CULTURE
A unique opportunity to repurpose a recently vacated baseball stadium in a market rivaled only by Las Vegas, Orlando, and New York City.
MARKET FUNDAMENTALS: DATA THAT DELIVERS
KEY NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
RETAIL + FOOD
ANCHORS
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HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The area around Exit 407 in Sevierville, TN, is experiencing rapid development, which is driving strong demand for workforce housing, senior living options, and construction that can withstand natural disasters. This growth reflects both the economic opportunity and the evolving needs of the community.
At the same time, significant infrastructure improvements are underway. Roads and utilities are being upgraded, including the construction of a new diverging diamond interchange at Exit 407. This project is designed to ease traffic flow and support the continued expansion of the area.
INVESTOR + DEVELOPER HIGHLIGHTS
Exit 407 offers unmatched visibility, heavy traffic, and a consistently high volume of visitors, making it a prime location for development.
The area benefits from a strong public-private partnership environment, with active support for infrastructure improvements, fast-track permitting processes, and the potential for development incentives.
This favorable climate has attracted growing interest from national brands and IP-driven experiences looking to establish a regional launchpad.
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
DAVID HINKLE
PRINCIPAL - TORG
dhinkle@outletresource.com
RIO VALERIANO
PRINCIPAL - TORG
rvaleriano@outletresource.com
JOSH JOSEPH
FOUNDER/CEO - BIG PLAN HOLDINGS
josh@bigplanholdings.com
ERIC RUSSELL
PRINCIPAL/CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
BIG PLAN HOLDINGS
eric@bigplanholdings.com