Last month, we took one last lap through shopping centers of Nashville’s past — which included some reminiscing on Hickory Hollow Mall.
While we were digging for research, we realized an important date was quickly approaching: 46 years ago on Aug. 9, 1978, department store Cain-Sloan marked the first business to open its doors at the Antioch property. The store, alongside Sears and Castner Knott, served as an original anchor tenant. Fun fact: Cain-Sloan and Castner Knott were Nashville-based, but we’ll focus on that later this month.
The mall broke ground two years prior at the end of November with a $41.1 million price tag. On Sept. 13, 1978, a grand opening event featured music from Opryland performers The Sh Booms and the Antioch High School marching band.
In June this year, Metro released a draft master plan for the site’s redevelopment. See what’s in store.
