Mall at Green Hills
The Mall at Green Hills is a major enclosed shopping center in Nashville, Tennessee, anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Macy's.
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Overview
The Mall at Green Hills is a shopping center in Nashville, Tennessee, located at the intersection of Hillsboro Pike and Abbott Martin Road. It began in 1955 as Green Hills Village, an open-air strip mall developed by Nashville real-estate developers William C. Weaver Jr. and W. H. Criswell. The original concept was substantially smaller than the present property: early plans called for approximately 25 stores, while the completed center initially contained about 112,400 square feet of retail space and included Woolworth and Walgreens. A standalone Cain-Sloan department store also operated at the western end of the property; Cain-Sloan later became part of Dillard's. The center evolved through repeated renovations, tenant changes, and expansions. Its department-store history reflects broader consolidation in American retail. Castner Knott, identified in the original development plans, was later replaced through successive ownership and branding changes by Proffitt's and Hecht's. Hecht's opened a new store at the property in 2004, and that location was converted to Macy's in 2006. Dillard's became the mall's other major department-store anchor after Cain-Sloan's transition in 1987. Entertainment was added in the late 1990s, when a 16-screen Regal Cinemas megaplex opened adjacent to the mall in 1998. Regal also introduced an indoor amusement concept called FunScape, but the attraction closed in 2000 after the concept was discontinued. The property later pursued a more upscale and larger-scale retail configuration. In 2011, Nordstrom opened Tennessee's first store at the mall, strengthening Green Hills' position as a high-end regional shopping destination and adding a third prominent anchor alongside Dillard's and Macy's. A further expansion was announced in 2013. The project added approximately 125,000 square feet of retail space and included construction of a larger Dillard's store. Work was completed in 2017, when the new Dillard's location held its grand opening; the former Dillard's building was subsequently demolished. Following these changes, the mall developed into a two-level center with more than 100 stores and restaurants and approximately 1,053,000 square feet of total area. The Mall at Green Hills serves the Nashville market and combines department stores, specialty retailers, restaurants, and entertainment-oriented uses. Its identity is tied to its prominent Nashville location, long operating history, and concentration of nationally recognized anchors. The property was previously owned and managed by Taubman Centers. Simon Property Group completed the acquisition of the remaining 100 percent interest in November 2025 and became the mall's owner and manager. In February 2026, Simon announced plans for a renovation of The Mall at Green Hills and two other centers as part of a reported $250 million investment program. The available reference material does not specify the renovation's detailed scope, construction schedule, or allocation among the three properties.
History
The Mall at Green Hills originated in a 1953 proposal by Nashville developers William C. Weaver Jr. and W. H. Criswell. Their research identified the Hillsboro Pike and Abbott Martin Road area as having experienced the greatest population growth among the areas they studied between 1940 and 1950. The developers initially envisioned a 25-store shopping mall, with early plans describing a 135,000-square-foot strip center containing department stores such as Castner Knott and Gus Mayer, together with Woolworth and Kroger. When the development opened in 1955 under the name Green Hills Village, it was an open-air shopping center with approximately 112,400 square feet of retail space. Woolworth and Walgreens were among the early tenants. Cain-Sloan operated a separate department store at the west end of the property. Cain-Sloan was later converted into Dillard's in 1987, linking the center's early Nashville retail history with one of its present anchor brands. The property expanded and changed its tenant mix over subsequent decades. In 1998, a Regal Cinemas 16-screen multiplex opened next to the mall. Regal also operated FunScape, an indoor amusement park concept, but the attraction closed in 2000 after Regal abandoned the concept. The original Castner Knott department-store presence passed through later brand changes, becoming Proffitt's and then Hecht's. A new Hecht's store was built in 2004; after the Hecht's brand was retired, the store became Macy's in 2006. The mall's regional and upscale profile was reinforced in 2011 when Nordstrom opened a new store at the property. It was the first Nordstrom location in Tennessee and was situated beside Dillard's near the Abbott Martin Road entrance. In 2013, plans were announced for a major addition that would include a larger Dillard's store and approximately 125,000 square feet of additional retail space. The expansion was completed by March 2017, when the new Dillard's held its grand opening. The former Dillard's building was then demolished. The modern center has two principal retail levels, more than 100 stores and restaurants, and approximately 1,053,000 square feet of space. Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Macy's serve as its principal department-store anchors. The property was owned and managed by Taubman Centers until Simon Property Group completed a 100 percent buyout in November 2025. Simon subsequently announced in February 2026 that it planned to renovate the mall as part of a $250 million investment involving three shopping centers. The available sources do not establish the renovation's specific design, phasing, or completion date.
- 2026
Renovation program announced
[1]Simon announced plans to renovate The Mall at Green Hills and two other centers under a broader $250 million investment program.
- 2025
Simon Property Group completes acquisition
[1]Simon Property Group completed a 100 percent buyout of Taubman Centers' previous ownership interest and assumed ownership and management.
- 2017
Expanded Dillard's opens
[1]The new Dillard's location celebrated its grand opening in March, after which the former Dillard's building was demolished.
- 2013
Expansion announced
[1]The mall announced an expansion involving a larger Dillard's store and approximately 125,000 square feet of new retail space.
- 2011
Nordstrom opens Tennessee's first store
[1]Nordstrom opened a new anchor store at the mall, its first location in Tennessee.
- 2006
Hecht's location becomes Macy's
[1]The Hecht's store was converted to the Macy's brand.
- 2004
New Hecht's store opens
[1]A new Hecht's department-store location was constructed at the mall.
- 2000
FunScape closes
[1]Regal's adjacent indoor amusement park concept, FunScape, closed after the company discontinued the concept.
- 1998
Regal multiplex opens
[1]A 16-screen Regal Cinemas megaplex opened adjacent to the mall.
- 1987
Cain-Sloan becomes Dillard's
[1]The standalone Cain-Sloan department store at the property became a Dillard's location.
Products and positioning
A prominent Nashville shopping destination positioned around department-store anchors, specialty retail, restaurants, and an upscale regional shopping experience.
Department store · 2011
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is one of the mall's principal anchor stores. Its 2011 opening marked the arrival of Tennessee's first Nordstrom location and helped reinforce Green Hills' role as a higher-end regional shopping destination.
Department store · 1987
Dillard's
Dillard's is a principal anchor at the mall. Its presence traces back to the Cain-Sloan store that operated at the property and adopted the Dillard's name in 1987. A larger replacement store opened as part of the mall's 2013–2017 expansion.
Department store · 2006
Macy's
Macy's operates one of the mall's principal anchor stores. The location was built as a Hecht's store in 2004 and converted to Macy's in 2006.
Brand decisions
2026
Renovation investment announcedStrategyBackground
Simon announced a broader capital program involving The Mall at Green Hills and two other shopping centers.
Action taken
Simon announced plans to renovate the mall as part of a reported $250 million investment across the three centers.
Aftermath
The available source does not specify the property's individual allocation, construction timetable, or final scope.
Investment program covering three centers. $250 million announced investment (Announced February 2026)
2025
Simon Property Group acquisitionM&ABackground
The property had previously been owned and managed by Taubman Centers.
Action taken
Simon Property Group completed a 100 percent buyout of the previous owner and manager's interest and assumed ownership and management.
Aftermath
Simon became the mall's owner and manager.
2013
Expansion and anchor replacementStrategyBackground
The mall sought to enlarge its retail offer and modernize its department-store configuration.
Action taken
Management announced approximately 125,000 square feet of new retail space and a larger Dillard's store.
Aftermath
The project was completed by March 2017; the new Dillard's opened and the former Dillard's building was demolished.
Recent events
- 2026
Simon announces planned renovation of The Mall at Green Hills[1]
Other
Simon announced a renovation program covering The Mall at Green Hills and two other centers, describing the broader initiative as a $250 million investment. Detailed project plans were not provided in the reference material.
- 2025
Simon Property Group completes full buyout of The Mall at Green Hills owner[1]
M&A
Simon Property Group completed the purchase of the remaining 100 percent interest in the property from Taubman Centers and became its owner and manager.
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