Invest in Stanton’s Qualified Opportunity Zone
Stanton, TN is a Non-LIC (low-income community) Contiguous Opportunity Zone and is the only Opportunity Zone in Haywood County.
Harness federal Opportunity Zone incentives in a market positioned for growth from BlueOval City adjacency, US-70/SR 222 corridors, and town-led Main Street revitalization. Explore the map, see example projects, and learn the steps to get started.
What is an Opportunity Zone?
Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) are federally designated census tracts where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment when made through a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF). Stanton’s OZ supports neighborhood retail on Main Street and larger retail/commercial near US-70 and SR 222.
Potential Benefits (High Level)
- Potential tax deferral on eligible capital gains invested into a QOF.
- Potential tax advantages for gains earned on qualifying OZ investments held long-term.
- Geared to catalyze private investment and job creation.
This is a summary only — consult your tax advisor for details.
Project Types That Fit
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Neighborhood retail & services
on Main Street -
Grocery & multi-tenant centers
along US 70 and SR 222 -
Hotels & extended-stay
along SR 222 or SR 179 at I-40 -
Light industrial / logistics
along 222 SR-222 adjacent to BlueOval adjacency - Mixed-use & multifamily
Example Projects Inside the Zone
Main Street Build-to-Suit
Town-owned lots where the Town can deliver shells and tenants complete interiors.
US-70 Pad Sites
Pad-ready opportunities suited for grocery, hardlines, or multi-tenant formats.
SR-222 Commercial
Large-format sites proximate to BlueOval City for phased development.