You've heard the rumors... is Cheesecake Factory coming to the Tri-Cities? Maybe Trader Joe's?

It isn't all wishful thinking, but Rome wasn't built in a day.

Commercial real estate leader, Derrick Stricker, delves into some of these rumors, where they started, and what chance they might have of becoming a reality.

Contact Derrick on Twitter @StrickerCRE or at NAI Tri-Cities 509-943-5200.