Since 2004, Mollenhour Gross Real Estate has been developing, acquiring, and managing real estate in East Tennessee. Founded by entrepreneurs who have built and operated manufacturing, distribution, and service businesses, we understand the challenges that our clients face. We know what it means to be a tenant, to make payroll, to be constrained in congested space, to need more employee parking, to be a buyer, and to be a seller. Those personal experiences help us serve you and our other clients better.
One of our team's guiding principles is to "treat others as we would wish to be treated if roles were reversed". With this in mind, we strive to communicate clearly, to make decisions efficiently, and to follow through on all of our commitments. We welcome the opportunity to serve you and to help solution your needs.
We often close fast and decisively, making us a great fit for sellers who value speed, simplicity, and certainty. Additionally, we align well with business owners who want to take some money off the table by selling their business facility or office, but who need to maintain continued occupancy via a sale-leaseback (oftentimes for months or even years). We’re eager to explore those types of creative deals.
We think of our tenants as our customers, and we strive to treat them how we’d expect to be treated if roles were reversed. Based on our own experiences as business owners and tenants, we understand what it means to be a responsive and supportive landlord.
We develop first-class properties, leading the process from initial land acquisition, through design, permitting, and construction. We are grateful to every tradesperson, design professional, public official, and community stakeholder who makes these projects possible.
Capacity for manufacturing, storage and warehousing, distribution and fulfillment, food and beverage, and other industrial activities is a critical centerpiece of our region’s economic growth. We are proud to own and manage a robust portfolio of industrial real estate in East Tennessee, and we are eager to grow.
Now more than ever, “where we work” differentiates companies, enhances team cultures, and strengthens productivity. Whether it be downtown high rises, historic restorations, or suburban infill, the right office real estate provides unique opportunities for us and for our tenants.
In-person service and convenient location remain the bedrock of American commerce. We are excited to explore opportunities involving retail, restaurant, pharmacy, grocery, and banking.
In addition to industrial, office, and retail properties, we have purchased raw land, railroad sidings, former public utility sites, gravel parking lots, dilapidated buildings, farm land, billboards, partially developed subdivisions, river frontage, and many other unusual assets. This breadth of experience helps our team quickly respond to inquiries so that sellers know whether we are the right buyer for them. If you would like to sell an unusual real estate asset, we welcome your phone call.
A few years ago, Jordan and Dustin bought a building I was leasing. I wasn’t sure what to expect from my new landlord, but I soon learned. They were always honest, always ready to listen to my concerns, and always prompt in meeting their obligations. I’ve since sold my business, but I continue to keep in touch with them as friends.
– Clark Lindsey, former owner of Tennessee American Recycling, LLC
I sold my headquarters facility to the MGRE team a few years ago, and my business has been a tenant ever since. They have always done what they said they would do, and I'm grateful for our relationship.
– Bill Hamilton, President of Hamilton Equipment Co.
I sold my restaurant property to Jordan and his team. At my request, they allowed me to run the restaurant for another year while I organized my affairs. They always held true to their word and they always treated me with utmost respect. I then sold them another parcel because the first experience was so good.
– Curtis Montooth, former owner of the Dinner Bell Restaurant
I have provided landscaping services to MGRE properties for many years. I genuinely enjoy working with Jonathan and the property management team at MGRE. They are always honest and responsive, and they do what they say they will do. Working with them feels like a partnership more than anything else.
– John Simpson, owner of Simpson Lawncare
Our firm has built multiple class A industrial buildings for MGRE and its clients. The MGRE team has always had high expectations of us and they are very serious about doing (and building) everything with excellence. At the same time, they are also very understanding when mistakes happen or when our tradespeople must fix an error. They don’t cut any corners, ever.
– Rick Pope, Vice President of Joseph Construction Co.
Our history with Dustin and Jordan goes back to the mid 2000’s. Even during the Financial Crisis of 2008 and recently with the pandemic, I have always been impressed how they are able to manage their various businesses. Since the beginning of our relationship, they have been honest, resilient and stand by their word.
– Brent Ball, Knoxville Market President, First Bank
