Paris, Tenn.–Work is moving at a quick pace with the ongoing construction of the Paris Crossings Retail Center at the intersection of Hwy. 218 and Mineral Wells Ave. in Paris. Workers are currently building the shell for all the stores right now. According to Paris Community Development Director Jessica Crouch, the shell will include all the stores except for Hobby Lobby and Aldi. “Those will be built separately,” she said. The project is still on target for completion in the summer of 2026. Once complete, the shopping center will contain the retail outlets Hobby Lobby, Aldi, Pet Smart, TJ Maxx, Bath & Body Works, Rack Room Shoes, Ulta, Burlington, and Five Below. The center is being developed by Brandon Buchanan and groundbreaking was held in February. Shannon McFarlin photo.