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Dig World opens in Grapevine with Dude Perfect trick-shot challenges. A vacant two-acre, triangle-shaped patch of land in the middle of Grapevine's highways, hotels, and Grapevine Mills Mall was an odd-lot dilemma. It was too small for a major commercial build, plus a business would need parking. The constant buzz of nearby State Highway 121, State Highway 114, and I-635 made it a bad spot to be zoned residential. The location? Too valuable in booming North Texas to leave it sitting idle for much longer. What to do, what to do. It was a head-scratcher. Dig World Grapevine dug into the parcel plot puzzle and became the answer to this odd-lot dilemma. Dig World transformed that unconventional triangle of vacant land into a simulated construction zone, located at 2200 W. Grapevine Mills Circle. It's now open for digging as an interactive adventure park with excavators to excavate, scoop, and lift like construction pros, plus a Dude Perfect trick-shot zone. Last week's soft opening gave adults and children a chance to test the equipment, and it was more than just the kids who were digging around on the big rigs. "Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, we have something for you," said Alex Reszitnyk, the new park's general manager. Shared parking. The Dig World organization chose Grapevine for its second park after an extensive real estate search across North Texas, according to officials with the City of Grapevine. The 2.32-acre park sits next to Grapevine Mills Mall, which was convenient for an attraction needing parking spaces. An agreement between Simon Property Group, which owns Grapevine Mills Mall, and Dig World was put into place for shared parking. "From a real estate perspective, it was really unique that the shared parking arrangement allowed the adventure to activate the entire two-plus acres," said Dallas Snow, commercial outreach manager for the City of Grapevine. In addition to the triangle of land available for development, executives selected Grapevine for its family-focused tourism base. In addition to Grapevine Mills, the proximity to major attractions such as the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Great Wolf Lodge, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, and SEA LIFE Aquarium. According to Grapevine statistics, the district drew an estimated 52 million visits in 2024 and 2025. "Dig World is exactly the type of innovative destination that strengthens Grapevine's position as a premier family entertainment market," Snow said. Dig World's expansion to Grapevine traces back to Katy Mills, where the general manager helped connect the park's founders with Joe Szymaszek, the general manager at Grapevine Mills. Founder Jacob Robinson created the original park in Katy after his son suffered a severe brain injury caused by bacterial meningitis. Robinson now focuses on accessibility, so the Grapevine park features fully wheelchair-accessible pathways, sensory-friendly attractions, and inclusive, hands-on activities designed for visitors of all abilities. Modified construction equipment allows guests to operate machinery directly from wheelchairs, and plans call for specific events tailored for families with special needs. Caterpillar and Dude Perfect join in. The Texas-based construction-themed park got national attention after landing an investment from Shark Tank personality Robert Herjavec. The deal helped accelerate the company's growth across the family-entertainment industry. The Grapevine project brings together two high-visibility collaborators, Caterpillar Inc. and Dude Perfect. Caterpillar, the heavy-equipment manufacturer, supplies the machines that provide the park's hands-on experiences, while Dude Perfect, the Texas-based entertainment group known for its viral trick-shot videos, draws on a nationwide fan base. The park's attractions include such offerings as The Crusher, where guests can flatten a toy under a 20,000-pound asphalt roller, and hands-on operator challenges for excavator digs. Reszitnyk said the park is open to the public but will be available for private parties and corporate events. "It's not just for kids," said Elizabeth Schrack, a spokesperson for the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Adults can join in the fun, too. It can be great for a double date, group outings, and team-building events." Admission to Dig World begins at $30, with special rates for season passes and group events. Visit SecondShelters.com

What the Sagefield Development Means for Thompson's Station Home Values. What the Sagefield Development Means for Thompson's Station Home Values. If you own a home in Thompson's Station, or you're thinking about buying one, pay attention. The single largest commercial project in this town's history is coming, and it's going to land less than a mile from a lot of your front doors. It's called Sagefield, and whether you're planning to sell next spring or settle in for the next twenty years, it's about to change what your address is worth. Here's the straight talk. Big developments make people nervous. More traffic, more people, more change. I get it. But the research on what a high-end, walkable, mixed-use center does to nearby home values is pretty clear, and it's mostly good news for the people who already live here. Let me walk you through what Sagefield actually is, what the data says, and what you should do about it right now. What is Sagefield, exactly? Sagefield is a roughly 100-acre luxury mixed-use development planned for 1733 Lewisburg Pike in Thompson's Station, just south of I-840 and directly across from the FirstBank Amphitheater. "Mixed-use" just means one place that blends several uses together: shopping, dining, entertainment, green space, and hospitality, all in a walkable setting instead of a single-purpose strip mall. The developer is Simon Property Group, the same company behind Opry Mills and the Mall at Green Hills, partnered with AJ Capital Partners and hospitality group Author & Edit Hospitality. The plan calls for around 75 stores and boutiques, farm-to-table restaurants, an organic market, entertainment venues, health and wellness concepts, and a resort-style luxury hotel with a spa and a private social club. Roughly 60% of the site is planned as green space, walking trails, and water features. Town officials have called it the largest commercial development in Thompson's Station history. Construction is targeted to begin in late 2026, with an opening goal around 2028. So the clock is already running. Short answer: in most cases, it pushes nearby home values up, especially for homes within about a half mile of a well-designed, walkable center. The clearest evidence comes from walkability research. Redfin studied nearly a million home sales and found that one additional Walk Score point added about 0.9% to a home's value on average. At the higher end of the scale, moving a neighborhood from "somewhat walkable" toward "very walkable" added several thousand dollars per point. Walk Score is just a 0 to 100 rating of how easy it is to reach shops, restaurants, and services on foot. A project like Sagefield is exactly the kind of amenity that lifts those scores for the homes around it. It's bigger than walkability, too. A Brookings Institution analysis of the Washington, D.C. metro found homes in walkable, amenity-rich areas commanded a large premium per square foot over car-dependent ones. And a National Association of Realtors survey found most Americans want stores and shops within walking distance of home. People pay more to live near the good stuff. Sagefield is the good stuff. One honest caveat. Academic studies show the benefit is strongest close to a quality development and tapers off with distance. Poorly planned commercial sprawl can hurt values. But a curated, green-space-heavy, luxury center built by an experienced national developer is the kind that tends to lift the neighborhood, not drag it down. Why this is good news if you already own in Thompson's Station. If you own here, you're holding an appreciating asset in a town that's already growing fast. Thompson's Station's population jumped from about 3,000 in 2014 to more than 9,000 in 2024. Sagefield pours fuel on that. Here's what that means for you. New jobs, a stronger local tax base, and a marquee amenity that buyers will specifically search for. When you go to sell, "minutes from Sagefield" becomes a selling point in your listing, the same way "near downtown Franklin" already moves homes. Homes near desirable amenities also tend to sell faster and hold value better when the broader market softens. Thompson's Station homes already run from condos in the $300,000s to well over a million and beyond, anchored by some of the best schools in Williamson County. A national-caliber lifestyle destination next door only strengthens that story. Why buyers should pay attention right now. If you've been waiting on the sidelines, this is your window. The smart move is to buy near a major amenity before it opens, not after. Why? Because much of the value gain gets priced in as the project gets built and opens in 2028. Buy now, and you're buying ahead of that curve. Buy in 2029, and you're likely paying the premium that today's owners get to capture. Right now, Thompson's Station buyers have more inventory and more negotiating room than they've had in years. That combination, more choice today plus a major value catalyst on the horizon, doesn't come around often. What about the traffic and growing pains? I won't pretend there's no downside. Some neighbors have raised real concerns about traffic on Lewisburg Pike, and those are fair. The town is working through site plans and infrastructure upgrades for roads, water, and sewer as part of the approval process. My take after nearly 20 years in this business: the markets that win are the ones that grow with intention. A walkable center with 60% green space, built by a developer with this track record, is the kind of growth that raises a town's profile. Manage your expectations on traffic during construction, and keep your eye on the long-term value. The bottom line. Sagefield is a once-in-a-generation catalyst for Thompson's Station, and the people who act early, whether selling into the momentum or buying ahead of it, are the ones who'll benefit most. The data on walkable, amenity-rich development is consistent: it tends to lift nearby home values, and it does it most for the homes closest by. If you own near Lewisburg Pike and want to know what Sagefield could mean for your specific home's value, or you're a buyer trying to get positioned before 2028, let's talk before the market prices it all in. Call or text me, Kimo Quance, directly at 615-392-1186, and I'll give you a straight read on your situation. No pressure, just real numbers. Sell your house on your terms. Key Takeaways: * Sagefield, a 100-acre luxury mixed-use development from Simon Property Group, is coming to Thompson's Station with construction targeted for late 2026 and an opening around 2028, and it's likely to lift nearby home values. * Research is consistent: homes near walkable, amenity-rich developments tend to sell for more and hold value better, with the biggest gains for homes within about a half mile. * Whether you're selling into the momentum or buying ahead of the 2028 opening, the time to position is now. Call or text Kimo Quance at 615-392-1186 for a straight read on your home or your search. Check out this article next. Thompson's Station, TN: The Williamson County Neighborhood Nobody's Talking About (But Should Be). If you've been priced out of Franklin, frustrated by Brentwood, or just...