Welcome to this issue of Roanoke Development Weekly: a quick look at what’s being built, opening, and changing across the Roanoke Valley.

Each week will be a short breakdown of the biggest updates + a few things I’m keeping an eye on.

This week’s edition includes new details on Tanglewood Crossing, continued Wawa expansion activity, local business highlights, and a few rumors worth watching.

💬 Reader Responses from Last Week

Last week’s question asked about what former Roanoke restaurant/store deserves a comeback. Here are a few of the responses that came in:

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📈 Top Story: Tanglewood Crossing Fully Leased … But Who’s Moving In?

One of the Roanoke Valley’s most closely watched development projects took a major step forward this week.

According to a recent report, all five storefronts in the first retail phase of Tanglewood Crossing have now been fully leased. The development team says the lineup includes three national restaurant brands and two national retailers that are completely new to the Roanoke market.

While the tenant names remain under wraps for now, the announcement confirms new investment is head to the Starkey Road / Route 419 corridor.

The first retail phase totals roughly 13,000 square feet and sits adjacent to Carilion Wellness, placing it one of the region’s fastest-growing commercial corridors. The project is being developed through A. Boone Real Estate and Boxley as part of the larger mixed-used Tanglewood Crossing development.

The lack of tenant announcements has fueled plenty of speculation online. Based on the size and layout of the project, many readers have suggested everything from health-focused restaurants and upscale dining concepts to national apparel and lifestyle retailers.

For now, however, the only confirmed news is that all five spaces have been leased and that the tenants are new to the Roanoke market.

Thanks to Segall Group for providing project information and graphics used in this update. You can view additional details on Tanglewood Crossing and the retail leasing plan here.

🔍 SPECULATION CORNER

With tenant names still under wraps, I put together the graphic below highlighting a few concepts that could potentially fit the project based on the available square footage, location, demographics, and the types of businesses commonly found in similar mixed-used developments.

None of the brands shown have been confirmed, and this should be viewed as informed speculation rather than reporting.

👀 WHAT I’M WATCHING

This remains one of the most anticipated retail developments currently underway in the Roanoke Valley. I’ll continue tracking this project as new details emerge. For interim updates, construction photos, and development news between newsletter issues, follow along on Facebook and Instagram (@roanokegrowth).

📈 Roanoke Growth Tracker

Tracking 🟢confirmed openings, 🔵construction activity, 🟡planned projects, and 🔴rumored tenants across the Roanoke Valley.

🟢Crumbl Cookies (Old Country Plaza) - Summer 2026

🔵Nothing Bundt Cakes (W Main St, Salem) - Summer 2026

🔵Academy Sports + Outdoors (Towne Square) - Fall/Winter 2026

🔵Kick Back Jack’s (Valley View Mall Vicinity) - TBD

🔵Wingstop (Lake Drive Plaza, Vinton) - TBD

🔵Publix (Route 221) - TBD

🔵Wawa (various locations) - TBD

🟡Wingstop (W Main St, Salem) - TBD

🟡Teriyaki Madness (W Main St, Salem) - TBD

🟡Dutch Bros (Hershberger Rd) - TBD

🔴Costco (Exit 150, Cloverdale)

🔴Dave and Busters (Valley View Mall)

Know a local business opening, expansion, redevelopment project, or rumored tenant? Reply to this email and let us know. This list will be maintained and updated weekly.

📢 Opening Spotlight: Wawa Watch (Salem)

Wawa’s first Salem location continues to make noticeable progress, with several major construction milestones now visible along W Main Street near Walmart and Velocity Care.

Recent developments include:

The hiring signage is one of the clearest indicators yet that the project is moving closer to opening.

For decades, Sheetz has dominated the convenience store landscape across Southwest Virginia. Wawa’s expansion into the Roanoke Valley represents one of the biggest shifts in the local convenience retail market in years.

The Pennsylvania-based chain has built a local following across the Mid-Atlantic thanks to its made-to-order hoagies, coffee program, specialty beverages, and modern store format. In many communities where both brands operate, Wawa vs. Sheetz has become a surprisingly passionate debate.

The Roanoke Valley is expected to receive multiple Wawa locations over the coming years, making this much more than a single-store opening. The company appears to be making a significant long-term investment in the region.

🏡 Featured Property Listing Spotlight

This week’s featured property is 4824 Valley View Blvd NW, a 2.3-acre development site near Valley View Mall.

The parcel is currently being marketed for sale and sits in one of the Roanoke Valley’s busiest retail corridors, surrounded by national retailers, restaurants, hotels, and major traffic generators.

According to listing agent Noah Henritze, Poe & Cronk, several national users have expressed interest in the property, though no deals have been finalized at this time.

One interesting wrinkle: the property already has an approved proffered site plan in place. Any future user seeking a substantially different development concept would likely need to pursue amendments through the local approval process.

Large, undeveloped commercial parcels near Valley View Mall have become increasingly scarce. With continued investment occurring throughout the corridor, this site represents one of the more visible development opportunities currently available in the area. While there is no announced tenant, the property’s location makes it a candidate for a variety of retail, restaurant, service, or mixed commercial uses depending on market demand.

📍 Property Details and Photos

For additional information, site plans, and photos of the property, view the full listing here: 4824 Valley View Blvd NW

Featured Property Listing Spotlight is a recurring newsletter feature highlighting notable commercial, residential, and industrial properties and development opportunities across the Roanoke Valley.

🏗️ Development Watch + Whispers

📍 Confirmed / In Progress

👀 Coming Soon

🔦 Local Spotlight: The Scalded Dog HotDog Co.

Before Crumbl officially opens its new Roanoke-area location, the popular dessert brand is teaming up with one of the Valley’s fastest-growing food businesses for a one-day collaborating event in Bonsack.

The Scalded Dog HotDog Co. says Crumbl Blue Ridge will join them at Bonsack Lowe’s on June 13th, bringing together giant cookies and creative hotdog creations ahead of Crumbl’s anticipated opening.

But the collaboration also highlights a local success story.

Owner Nick originally launched the Scalded Dog with his son Landon, after simply wanting to create a “really good hotdog”. After their original trailer plans fell through, Nick purchased a bare-bones trailer and completed much of the build himself.

The business started at Ace Hardware on Brambleton before eventually partnering with Lowe’s in Bonsack, where it now operates regularly.

According to Nick, the Crumbl partnership came together after the local Crumbl owner became a regular customer and expressed interest in working together.

Popular menu items include The Mango Diablo, The Scalded Dog, The Carolina and The Chicago Dog.

Love seeing local businesses building momentum and partnerships like this across the Roanoke Valley.

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Thanks for reading! Have a fantastic week.

-Scott

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