Community still embraces thriving Saddle Creek
The Shops of Saddle Creek is really two shopping centers straddling Poplar Avenue. The property north of Poplar Avenue was built in 1987 and is locally owned. The center south of Poplar was built two years later and is owned by Shops of Saddle Creek Inc, which lists its address in Chicago. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
A mother and daughter peruse the shops at Saddle Creek. The centers strive to offer shopping experiences not available anywhere else in the Memphis area. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Saddle Creek offers a mix of retail. For 35 years, the center has been known as a destination shopping location. (Abigail Warren/The Daily Memphian)
Sur La Table in Saddle Creek was one of 17 locations that closed nationally in September of 2020. Lululemon is moving a few doors down into the space. (Abigail Warren/The Daily Memphian)
Kendra Scott and Lovesac have their only Memphis area locations at Saddle Creek. About 70% of the center's stores are unique to the market. (Abigail Warren/The Daily Memphian)
As malls struggle, the Germantown lifestyle center near Poplar Avenue continues to draw customers and unique retailers.
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Germantown Shops of Saddle Creek Marie Lisco retail industry Janie Day Bruce Taylor central business district lifestyle centers Poag & McEwen Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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