FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

October 29, 2024

Contacts:

Joe Bell                                                                        Thomas Locke

Director of Corporate Communications                            Marketing Director

Cafaro Company                                                           Governor’s Square Mall

jbell@cafarocompany.com                                                             marketingdirector@governorssquare.net

330-743-7688                                                                 931-552-0289, ext. 102

724-730-4532 (Mobile)

A Grand Celebration at Governor’s Square Mall

PLUS a Sneak Preview of the new Dave & Buster’s

After months of hard work, a multi-million dollar renovation is wrapping up and Governor’s Square Mall invites the public to enjoy a Grand Reopening & Veteran’s Day Weekend Celebration on Saturday, November 9.   A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at the mall’s main entrance at 11 AM.  The public is then invited to enjoy a day filled with festivities, including musical entertainment, celebrity look-alikes, food and costume characters from Marvel® comics.  It will culminate in a spectacular aerial drone show in the parking lot at 9:15 PM. (A full schedule of events appears below.)

DAVE & BUSTER’S PREVIEW

In addition to all the physical changes, the mall is about to welcome one of America’s favorite names in entertainment. On November 25 Dave & Buster’s will open nearly 35,000 square feet of gaming, food, and entertainment space.  Members of the news media are invited to a “sneak-peek” of the new Dave & Buster’s on Friday, November 8.  Please gather at 10 AM at the entrance inside the Food Court. 

ABOUT THE RENOVATION PROJECT

The multi-million dollar project has been truly transformational.  Governor’s Square Mall has always been a popular retail destination for consumers in the region.  Now, they will be treated to an experience that is even more beautiful and inviting. The renovation incorporates luxurious new floor, wall and ceiling finishes with advanced lighting systems.  New seating and interior décor was selected for a clean, modern look.  These changes have resulted in a stunning, elegant new ambience throughout the mall.  Beautiful new signage has been designed to help visitors easily navigate the ever-growing list of retail options at Governor’s Square.

The exterior of the complex received similar improvements, along with repaving, new landscaping and an upgraded LED pylon signage on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.  Most notably, the project includes a rebranding of the mall complex, with a completely reconstructed entrance that matches the sophistication inside.  Next to that entrance, a striking new art installation has been erected, proudly proclaiming the Tennessee heritage of Governor’s Square.  It will prove to be a popular location as a “selfie-scene” for visitors.  

Work has begun on two new attractions to the interior of the mall.  The Hall of Heroes, will pay tribute to the men and women of our nation’s armed forces who have won America’s highest military decoration: The Medal of Honor.  Another interior gallery, the History Hall, will highlight the origins of Clarksville as a center of commerce.  The display also chronicles the notable people and places that have shaped Clarksville as a community.  Both interior galleries will be expanded over time.

Grand Reopening Schedule of Events (Saturday, November 9)

11 AM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

11 AM-2 PM – Celebrity Impersonators (Patsy Cline, Tom Cruise, Snoop Dog)

12-4 PM – Marvel Characters Spider Man and Captain America

12-12:30 PM – Magician Russ Nowack Performance

12-2 PM – Face Painting for the Children

9:15 PM – Open Sky Drone Show

ABOUT GOVERNOR’S SQUARE MALL

     Governor’s Square Mall, located at 2801 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville, Tennessee, has been serving the community since 1986.  It comprises over one million square feet of retail space, anchored by Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Belk Outlet, JCPenney, Old Navy, Target, Ross Dress for Less, Burlington, and Dave & Buster’s (opening November 25^th) plus more than 100 other specialty shops and services.  In May, 2025, a new Phoenix Theatres will debut for cinema-lovers.  For more information, visit online at www.governorssquare.net. 

     Governor’s Square Mall is joint venture of the Cafaro Company and CBL Properties.  It is operated as part of the Cafaro family of companies, based in Niles, Ohio.  Founded in 1949, Cafaro is now celebrating its 75^th Anniversary as one of America’s premier shopping center developers. Since its inception, the company has developed more than 50 million square feet of commercial real estate in 14 states.  The Cafaro portfolio currently includes enclosed regional malls, power centers, community shopping centers, multifamily residential, and hospitality venues.  For more information, visit the website: www.cafarocompany.com.

     Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, CBL Properties owns and manages a national portfolio of 94 properties totaling 58.5 million square feet across 22 states, including 56 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 30 open-air centers and other assets. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties. For more information visit www.cblproperties.com.

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