2015 Year in preview: Rocky Ridge business district to see economic growth

In the Rocky Ridge business district, the combination of aesthetic storefront upgrades and the relocation of Moe’s Original Bar B Que have sparked interest from multiple businesses.

“Since the major facade restoration and relocation of businesses in the area, the collective sales of businesses in the district have increased approximately 4 percent,” said City Manager Jeff Downes. 

Downes is working closely with area stakeholders, including Robin Morgan, owner of Morgan Properties, and Lee Wooten, owner of the former Moe’s Original Bar B Que location at 2501 Rocky Ridge Road, to further capitalize on the potential of the business district.

 Pending City Council approval, Wooten expects the building to open its doors as a new restaurant, effective January 1. Wooten is also working with the city’s zoning commission to change the lot’s exit onto the less congested Ridgedale Drive.

“The Rocky Ridge business district is a very important and strong part of the city’s tax base as well as being a cornerstone to our city’s unique character,” said Downes. “And when the property owners of the district make the substantive investment that they have made in recent months, the city and its tenants will see economic growth.”