Commercial Real Estate
Investments Since 1976

JOHN L. TURLEY

FOUNDER

J.L. Turley has been in and around the commercial and residential business since the mid-1960s. He started by managing apartment units and owning and operating a Danver’s franchise before moving into commercial and residential real estate development.

Turley founded Turley & Company and First Commercial Real Estate Inc. in 1986. Since then, his companies have owned, developed or managed millions of square feet of commercial space in East Tennessee and surrounding areas.

John graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in history in 1974. John and his family currently reside in Lisbon, Portugal, and Knoxville, Tennessee.

Commercial Real Estate Investments Since 1976

JOHN L. TURLEY

FOUNDER

John graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in history in 1974. John and his family currently reside in Lisbon, Portugal, and Knoxville, Tennessee.

Career Milestones

1976 – Owned and operated Danver’s Restaurants/East Tennessee

1983 – CRE for Volunteer Realty

1986 – Founded Turley & Company

1986 – Founded First Commercial Real Estate Inc

1988 – Founded Apple Tenn-Flo, developed Applebee’s restaurants in Southeast United States

1995 – Formed Turkey Creek Land Partners

2004 – Developed the Pinnacle at Turkey Creek

2005 – Developed HV Properties

2006 – Developed The Cove at Turkey Creek

2007 – Developed Dumplin Creek

2008 – Developed Publix at Turkey Creek

2010-2016 – Redeveloped The Outlet Mall, Kmart and BI-LO Center

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Child & Family Services

Helen Ross McNabb Center

McClung Museum

University of Tennessee

Shoney’s of Knoxville board

Mission of Hope

NOTABLE PROJECTS

Commercial

First Commercial
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TURKEY CREEKLearn More

Publix at Turkey CreekLearn More

Hardin StationLearn More

INDUSTRIAL

Commercial

3 CreekLearn More

NorthPark PlaceLearn More

Texas AvenueLearn More

Residential

Commercial

The COVELearn More

Springbrook CommonsLearn More

The Grove at
Deane HillLearn More

UPDATES

NOTABLE PROJECTS

Turley shares insight with young entrepreneurs

Developer John Turley was among the speakers at this year’s Vol Court, a speaker series hosted by the Haslam College…

Join us for Southern Tequila & Taco Festival April 29

The annual Remote Area Medical fundraiser that ties in tacos, tequila and togetherness is set for April 29: The Southern Tequila…

City West Apartments coming to Turkey Creek

Another development in Turkey Creek is breaking ground: At a time when finding housing is a challenge, new residential rental…

Urgent Care for Children opens in Turkey Creek

When you think of Turkey Creek, most people think about shopping. But the retail giant also is known for medical…

The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Turkey Creek!

The Budweiser Clydesdales will be in Turkey Creek on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 3-7 p.m. in the JCPenney parking lot. Get your…

Win cash with the WIVK Hi Lo Jackpot

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CURRENT VENTURES

Quail Systems provides quality ozone solutions that clean, sanitize and reduce the spread of pathogens. The innovative technology serves the needs of customers across a variety of industries, including restaurant, supermarket, food processing and food transporting industries. J.L. Turley is on the board of directors for Quail Systems.

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Alleviate common muscle pain from anywhere with the physician-recommended Back Buddy. The easy-to-use massage tool works on trigger points throughout the body to provide quick pain relief on the go. Turley & Company is the inventor, patent holder and investor of Back Buddy.

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CURRENT VENTURES

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