Uptown Meridian facts for kids
Aerial view of Uptown Meridian and anchor tenants as of 2014
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| Location | Meridian, Mississippi, United States |
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| Coordinates | 32°21′31″N 88°40′19″W / 32.3586°N 88.6719°W |
| Address | 1210 Bonita Lakes Circle |
| Opening date | 1997 |
| Developer | CBL & Associates Properties |
| Owner | RockStep Capital |
| No. of stores and services | 80 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 6 |
| Total retail floor area | 632,192 sq ft (58,732.6 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
Uptown Meridian is a big indoor shopping mall located in Meridian, Mississippi, USA. It used to be known as Bonita Lakes Mall. This mall is a popular spot where you can find many different stores, places to eat, and even a movie theater!
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The Story of Uptown Meridian
Uptown Meridian first opened its doors on October 15, 1997. When it first started, a company called CBL & Associates Properties owned it. Later, in 2016, a new company named RockStep Capital bought the mall. The mall got its new name, Uptown Meridian, in 2020. You can find over 100 different shops and places to visit inside and around the mall. These include large department stores, smaller specialty shops, restaurants, and a movie theater.
Main Stores at Uptown Meridian
The mall has several large stores that are called "anchor tenants." These are usually the biggest stores that help attract many shoppers to the mall.
- Belk (This store used to be called McRae's)
- Dillard's
- Fitness Depot
Stores That Used to Be Here
Over the years, some stores have closed or moved out of Uptown Meridian. Here are a few that used to be popular:
- Goody's
- JCPenney (This store closed in 2017)
- Sears (This store closed in 2018)
- United Artists Theatres
Bonita Lakes Crossing
Right outside the main mall building, you'll find another shopping area called Bonita Lakes Crossing. This is a separate shopping center with more stores. Some of the shops you can find there include Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Cato Fashions, and Jo-Ann.
