Green Tree Mall facts for kids
Road sign for Green Tree Mall
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| Location | Clarksville, Indiana, United States |
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| Opening date | December 24, 1968 |
| Developer | Roger Smith |
| Management | CBL & Associates Properties |
| Owner | CBL & Associates Properties |
| No. of stores and services | 81 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 3 (2 open, 1 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 793,837 sq ft (73,749.9 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 (staff mezzanine in JCPenney) |
Green Tree Mall is a large shopping mall located in Clarksville, Indiana, in the United States. It's easy to find, right off I-65, just a short drive north of downtown Louisville. This mall is pretty big, covering about 795,000 square feet! It got its name from a very old, huge tree that used to stand where the mall is now. Today, Green Tree Mall has more than 80 different stores and two main department stores: Dillard's and JCPenney. A third big store, Sears, closed in 2017. The mall is managed by a company called CBL & Associates Properties.
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Mall History and Growth
Green Tree Mall has been around for a long time, opening its doors in 1968. But even before that, the Sears department store opened first, in 1966. When the rest of the mall opened, it included other popular stores like JCPenney and a Danners dime store.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, some stores have changed. For example, a department store called Ben Snyder's was one of the original big stores. Later, another company bought it, and that space eventually became a food court. However, the food court didn't stay open for long. It later became a martial arts school. The Hess's store, which replaced Ben Snyder's, is now the Dillard's department store you see today.
In 1993, the very first Texas Roadhouse restaurant opened at Green Tree Mall, and it's still there! The mall has also changed owners a few times. In 2013, CBL & Associates Properties bought it.
Sears Store Closes
A big change happened in 2017 when it was announced that the Sears store would be closing. It was one of the original stores in the mall, but it closed its doors in October 2017.
Community Fun and Support
Green Tree Mall isn't just for shopping; it's also a place where the community comes together.
Events for Kids
The mall often hosts special events for children. One popular event is "Club Mom," which offers fun entertainment for kids on the first Tuesday of every month. They also have a bigger event called "Kids Day," which is like a huge Club Mom gathering.
Helping the Community
The mall staff also works to help people in the area. In 2007, they received a special grant to buy plants and help make Bob Hedge Park in Jeffersonville, Indiana, a better place. This park is designed especially for children with disabilities. Mall staff also volunteer their time to cook at the Ronald McDonald House in Louisville, which helps families of sick children. They also work with other helpful groups like the Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries.
Images for kids
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Main entrance of the mall at night
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Front of Green Tree Mall
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Center Court
