Municipal officials are staying tight-lipped over recent development in Chatham’s north end.

Shoeless Joe’s website indicates Chatham as a future location.

Two construction projects are on the go near the Galaxy Cinemas and Home Depot, with plenty of rumours floating around.

Acting Director of Economic Development, Stuart McFadden says he can confirm that there’s been interest from a sports bar.

“I have been in contact with Shoeless Joe’s, which is a restaurant sports bar,” McFadden says. “If you go on their website you’ll notice the fact they see Chatham as a future location.”

McFadden says he can’t confirm any of the other rumours, which include the potential for a Starbucks, Milestones, and Popeye’s, but says there has been a lot of interest in Chatham’s north end side.

Shoeless Joe’s is currently looking for a franchisee in Chatham-Kent, you can read more on their website.