Tyler City Council partners with Bass Pro

TYLER – Tyler City Council has unanimously approved an agreement with Bass Pro Outdoor World, LLC, to develop economic and infrastructural resources within the community. This partnership represents a significant investment in Tyler’s future as a key retail destination between Dallas and Shreveport. As part of the agreement, Bass Pro Outdoor World will receive a sales tax rebate, provided they meet the following performance criteria: $22 million in sales during their first year and 2% growth in sales annually for seven years. The rebate incentive will be capped at $1.5 million over seven years. This will create an economic environment that promotes growth and sustainability for both parties involved.

The agreement includes an additional $1.7 million investment to build the previously planned Settler’s Landing Drive, soon known as Bass Pro Way, which will connect South Broadway to the site at Cumberland Village and to Centennial Drive, further facilitating access and improving the overall shopping experience for residents and visitors.

Adding to this strategic partnership, Bass Pro, a leading national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel with over 200 retail stores and Tracker Marine Boating Centers across North America, plans to invest approximately $13 million of capital to expand its current operations into Tyler, Texas. The project must create 90 new permanent jobs with an average salary of $45,000, further emphasizing the economic benefits this partnership will bring to the community.

This strategic partnership solidifies Tyler’s position as a premier retail destination in the region and underscores the City Council’s commitment to leveraging commercial opportunities to enhance community infrastructure. By facilitating easy access to the new Bass Pro Outdoor World location and improving local roadways, the city of Tyler is set to enjoy a boost in tourism and retail activity, promising economic benefits for the community and local businesses.

As this project moves forward, the Tyler community can anticipate the arrival of a new outdoor retail destination and the ripple effects of increased economic activity that will benefit all who live, work, and visit here. The Tyler City Council is proud to have taken this step towards a brighter, more prosperous future for the City and its residents.