Five Oaks Development Group
Our Legacy
Since 1925, Five Oaks Development Group has played an integral part in shaping the retail, restaurant, and lodging landscape in East Tennessee. What started a 100-acre family farm grew into one of East Tennessee’s largest real estate development companies. Our roots began with a passion for land, family, and community—and today, that legacy lives on through every project we build. Whether it’s a national Fortune 500 company or a local specialized merchant, our commitment is to create developments that
benefit the local residents and millions of visitors our area sees each and every year.
At Five Oaks Development Group, we don’t just develop structures, we create places that bring people together. With a commitment to quality, timeless design, and long-term stewardship, we hope to continue to develop properties that honor the land, celebrate East Tennessee heritage, and strengthen the communities we call home.
Our Partners
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Development Team
David Ogle - President/Co-Founder
David Ogle - President/Co-Founder
David Ogle - President/Co-Founder
David Austin Ogle is a real estate developer. He earned his B.B.A. from East Tennessee State University and has his Masters degree in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University. He’s completed additional studies at Cornell University in Hotel Development. He is a partner and co-founder of Five Oaks Development Group, foun
David Austin Ogle is a real estate developer. He earned his B.B.A. from East Tennessee State University and has his Masters degree in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University. He’s completed additional studies at Cornell University in Hotel Development. He is a partner and co-founder of Five Oaks Development Group, founder and sole stockholder in Five Oaks/Ogle, Inc., co-founder and President of Oaktenn, Inc., and also co-founder and officer in Five Oaks Outlet Centers, Inc. Active in the community, Mr. Ogle is past Chairman of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Carson Newman College. In December 2010, the Trustees of Carson Newman College conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration to Ogle. He was recognized by Business Tennessee magazine as being one of the Top Commercial Real Estate persons in Tennessee. Mr. Ogle serves on the bank’s Executive/Loan and Compensation committees.
Jake Ogle - Partner
David Ogle - President/Co-Founder
David Ogle - President/Co-Founder
Jake Ogle is a 9th generation Tennessean that grew up in Gatlinburg, TN. He is a partner at Five Oaks Development Group, LP. His family has been in the real estate business since 1925 and developed over 2 million square feet of commercial space. His primary focuses include the development of retail, restaurants, lodging, and attractions t
Jake Ogle is a 9th generation Tennessean that grew up in Gatlinburg, TN. He is a partner at Five Oaks Development Group, LP. His family has been in the real estate business since 1925 and developed over 2 million square feet of commercial space. His primary focuses include the development of retail, restaurants, lodging, and attractions throughout East Tennessee. Prior to joining his family’s real estate development company in 2015, Ogle worked for The Shopping Center Group, LLC in Nashville as a commercial real estate broker focusing on strategic planning, site selection and deal execution for national retailers and restaurants throughout middle and east Tennessee. In addition to real estate development, Ogle is the co-founder of several businesses including Scrambled Jake’s Breakfast Company, Elkmont Station, Ogle Brothers General Store, and Uncle Jim’s River Cove Campground. He is an active member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Jake and his wife, Katherine, reside in Knoxville with their three children.
Taylor Ogle - Partner
David Ogle - President/Co-Founder
Taylor Ogle - Partner
Taylor Ogle grew up in Gatlinburg, TN. A graduate of Clemson University, he received his bachelor’s degree in Financial Management while also playing football under Dabo Swinney. Taylor also has a master’s in Real Estate Development from Clemson. He serves as a general partner in his family’s commercial real estate development company, Fi
Taylor Ogle grew up in Gatlinburg, TN. A graduate of Clemson University, he received his bachelor’s degree in Financial Management while also playing football under Dabo Swinney. Taylor also has a master’s in Real Estate Development from Clemson. He serves as a general partner in his family’s commercial real estate development company, Five Oaks Development. Five Oaks Development Group develops strip shopping centers, free standing retail, amusements and attractions, restaurants, independent hotels, condominiums, and other lodging properties primarily in the Great Smokies.