Tap into Tappahannock, the primary commercial hub for a broader retail trade area across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, as the town undergoes a transformative period.
White Oak Village is anchored by Food Lion, the town’s only name-brand grocery store, and features several other national retailers, including Family Dollar, Subway, and Burger King. There is a cluster of co-traffic-driving destinations within a half-mile of the center, including Walmart Supercenter, Starbucks, Sheetz, Lowe’s, Wawa, and about a dozen restaurants. With in-line, end cap, and junior anchor spaces, just about any business can find its niche in this ecosystem, and signage opportunities allow them to maximize their exposure to this evolving market.
Tourism is a key anchor of the Tappahannock economy, with river recreation, a charming historic district, regular events, and more, driving excellent seasonal traffic. The town and Essex County have eagerly worked to enhance their appeal to consumers through new initiatives such as the activated downtown Central Park and the Hoskins Creek Park project, both of which are in various phases of development. As one of the only shopping centers before the Queen Street Bridge, White Oak Village is an essential destination for many affluent travelers visiting their Tidewater homes.
Healthcare is the town’s largest regional draw outside of tourism and invigorates the local economy with high-income jobs, providing a robust, year-long base of consumers. VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital is the only major for miles, and White Oak Village is particularly well-positioned to capitalize on patient and staff traffic, being only a mile away from the center. This multifaceted economic base and continuing improvements make White Oak Village Shopping Center a premier opportunity to establish a presence in Tappahannock.
Sara Goodall
Divaris Real Estate, Inc.
