We would walk a mile or so to the mall, often on hot days. They had a really strong discharge, often 10 feet high or more, which cooled the air around them and had somewhat of an ionizing effect, giving the air the clean, humid scent similar to the smell after a good rain.Īt the time I last resided in Roanoke, I was 13 and my mother did not drive. They were the kind of fountains you don't see too often in malls anymore. There were 3 large fountains in Tanglewood, with 1 located by each of the 2 main entrances. But what I will always remember most vividly was the atmosphere and smell of that mall. In its heyday in the mid-80's (before the opening of Valley View) the mall had a thriving mix of upscale and discount retailers and national chains. Growing up in Roanoke Virginia, Tanglewood defined my perception of malls. Jay Belfiore's Commentary: Posted (user submitted September 16, 2010) The Richmond-based company is known for acquiring shopping centers through individual partnerships and private funds, signaling a bright future for Tanglewood Mall.(pic taken of this mall's killer, Valley View mall, by Brian from nearby Chick Fil-A Parking lot June 19, 2003) In 2023, Hackney Real Estate Partners purchased the property for nearly $42.5 million. The ongoing revitalization of Tanglewood Mall has attracted significant investments. Penney closes its Tanglewood Mall location 2019 Carilion opens Children’s Clinic in former JCPenney’s space 2021 Kroger gas station opens Panda Express, Jersey Mikes, Aspen Dental, Blaze Pizza, and Chipotle announce their arrival at the mall 2022 Chili’s and Popeyes announce their entrance to Tanglewood Mall Burlington opens in the former Stein Mart space 2023 Carilion announces a new mental health treatment and research center Chili’s opens at Tanglewood Mall Hackney Real Estate Partners purchases the mall Looking Towards the Future Murphy leaves Tanglewood Mall 1983 Woolco closes its Tanglewood location 1985 The mall interior has been renovated 1989 Miller & Rhoads closes 1995 Goody’s Family Clothing and Stein Mart join the mall 1998 A 10-screen outparcel cinema opens 2005 Roanoke Science Museum satellite exhibit, “Baby Dinosaurs at the Mall,” is added 2005-2007 The mall undergoes renovations and construction 2017 J.C. Murphy, and Woolco 1975 The convenience center opens adjacent to the mall, featuring Kroger and General Cinema 1979 G.C. Penney, Leggett (now Belk), Miller & Rhoads, G.C. The Evolution of Tanglewood Mall: A Timeline Year Event 1969 Planning for Tanglewood Mall begins 1971 Construction of Tanglewood Mall commences 1973 Tanglewood Mall officially opens original anchor stores: J.C. In 2022, new restaurants like Chili’s, Popeyes, and Chipotle were also announced. In recent years, Tanglewood Mall has witnessed the opening of several new businesses, such as Burlington and Carilion Clinic. The former Goody’s store became a branch of Miller-Motte Technical College in 2010 and operated until 2021. Other new additions included Staples and Furniture Warehouse. Maxx renovated the former Brendle’s space and relocated in April. “ Tanglewood Mall Roanoke, VA” by MikeKalasnik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0ĭuring this time, T.J.
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