From Decline to Opportunity
Built in 1968 as a 900,000 SF regional mall, Hundred Oaks had fallen into decline due to shifting consumer habits and years of deferred maintenance. Despite challenges, the property was strategically located at I-65 and Thompson Lane—just minutes from downtown Nashville and Vanderbilt University’s main campus.
A Creative Repositioning Strategy
With more retail space than the market could support, Corinth Properties and ATR Partners envisioned a higher and better use. In partnership with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the team redeveloped the entire second floor into clinical and administrative operations. At the same time, the first floor was revitalized and repositioned to attract national retailers such as TJ Maxx, Ross, Michael’s, Petsmart, Guitar Center, Regal Theater, Texas Roadhouse, and Panda Express.
A Model for Mall Redevelopment
Hundred Oaks became one of the first large-scale mall redevelopments in the U.S., and it remains one of the most successful examples of adaptive reuse. By transforming an underperforming mall into a vibrant mixed-use destination anchored by healthcare and retail, Corinth and ATR established a blueprint they have since applied to other regional malls and vacant “big box” properties nationwide.