Ace Hardware Coming to Munson Avenue, New Retail Tenants Planned

City permit filings and zoning sign approvals revealed this week that a new Ace Hardware store is planned for 718 Munson Avenue in Traverse City. Records filed November 12, 2025 list Ace Hardware as the primary tenant in a multi tenant commercial unit, and identify Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Pro Nails and TC Vietnamese as secondary tenants. Reporters cited city zoning administrator records in confirming the filings.

The filings include zoning sign approvals but do not yet contain detailed build plans or a construction timeline. City permit procedures will govern the next phases of the development, and city officials were identified as the contact point for residents seeking additional information. Local broadcaster 9&10 News said it will continue to follow the project as it moves through permitting and construction.

For residents and local businesses the proposal matters on several practical fronts. A hardware anchor store typically increases routine foot traffic and draws customers who might also visit nearby food and service shops. The inclusion of three food and personal care tenants suggests the site is being positioned as a convenience oriented retail cluster intended to serve regular local needs rather than seasonal tourism only.

From a municipal perspective the project highlights how the Munson Avenue corridor continues to attract investment and commercial turnover. Permit activity along this stretch can influence parking demand, traffic flow, and municipal services. Zoning administrator records, which were used to verify the tenant list, are part of the city oversight that will evaluate site layout, signage, access and other impacts before construction proceeds.

Economic effects will depend on the scale and timing of the build out. Short term impacts could include construction jobs and temporary traffic disruption. In the longer term the site could add to local sales tax receipts and broaden consumer options within Traverse City, particularly for residents seeking a local hardware source. The presence of multiple small food and service tenants also creates opportunities for modest job growth in retail and hospitality roles.

Neighbors and interested parties who want more information are advised to contact the city permit office, which is handling filings and approvals for the project. As the plan moves forward, additional filings should reveal estimated project costs, square footage, and an anticipated opening window. 9&10 News will monitor those developments and report updates as permits are approved and construction begins.