TENNESSEE - Tennessee shoppers seeking bargains have reason to celebrate this May! Big Lots!, the popular discount retail chain, is continuing its significant comeback under new ownership with the confirmed reopening of 10 store locations across Tennessee during May 2025. This effort by new owners, Variety Wholesalers, follows an initial wave of reopenings in April and marks a welcome return for the brand in many communities.
Tennessee Stores Reopening in May:
The Big Lots locations set to reopen their doors across the Volunteer State this month include:
- Alcoa
- Cleveland
- Greeneville
- Jefferson City
- Johnson City
- Knoxville
- Morristown
- Murfreesboro
- Rogersville
- Sevierville
(Specific addresses and reopening dates within May – scheduled for either May 1st or May 15th – can be found via the store locator on biglots.com).
What Shoppers Can Expect:
Customers visiting these reopened Tennessee Big Lots stores can look forward to a revitalized shopping experience:
- Expanded Inventory: A fresh and newly expanded assortment of products across numerous categories.
- Great Deals: A continued focus on providing exceptional value and savings.
- Product Variety: Including apparel for the whole family, essentials for home, kitchen, and pantry, plus a selection of famous brands and unique closeout items.
- Building Towards Fall: These May reopenings are part of a phased relaunch, with stores continuously adding new products leading up to grand opening celebrations planned for Fall 2025.
Part of a National Comeback Strategy:
These 10 Tennessee stores are part of a larger national effort by Variety Wholesalers to bring Big Lots back to communities.
- May Reopenings: They are among 132 locations reopening nationwide in May across 14 states.
- Commitment to Communities: “We're excited to bring an additional 132 Big Lots! locations back to life in May,” said Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of Variety Wholesalers. “The customer response to the newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory and great deals has been overwhelmingly positive... I couldn't be prouder of the dedicated team who made it possible for us to serve these communities again!”
The return of 10 Big Lots stores across Tennessee this May is positive news for shoppers looking for value on a wide range of goods. Under new ownership, the revitalized stores promise fresh inventory and great deals, marking a welcome comeback for this familiar retailer in communities from Knoxville to Murfreesboro and beyond.
