Tennessee has country music, "Graceland," and barbeque, but did you know that it also has a host of outlet shopping malls?
Most stores offer a substantial savings over department store prices. Plus, if you chance upon a sale, the savings are even greater. Below is a list of the best of Tennessee's outlet malls (in random order):
Tanger at Five Oaks -- This Tennessee shopping mall is located about 30 miles outside of Knoxville. It offers over 95 outlet shopping retailers, including Aeropostale, Bass, Banana Republic Factory Store, Borders Book Outlet, Bombay Outlet, Chico's, Coach, Coldwater Creek Outlet, Disney, Eddie Bauer, Gap Kids Outlet, Gap Outlet, Lane Bryant Outlet, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Nike, Reebok, SAS Shoes, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Tanger at Five Oaks is open during the off-season (January and February) Sunday through Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 9pm. During the rest of the year, the mall is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 7pm.
Tanger at Five Oaks, I-75 at Exit 407, Sevierville TN; 865-453-1053; 800 408-8377
Opry Mills -- Located just seven miles northeast of Nashville, next to the legendary Grand Ole Opry, this outlet shopping mall features over 90 outlet retailers. Among them are Aeropostale, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic Factory Store, Bose, Claire's, Fossil, Gap Outlet, Guess, Levi's Outlet, Liz Claiborne, Mikasa, Nike, Off Fifth - Sak's Fifth Avenue Outlet, Oneida Home, Old Navy Outlet, and Yankee Candle
Opry Mills is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 930pm and on Sunday from 11am to 8pm
Opry Mills is located next door to the Grand Ole Opry at Exit 11 and the Briley Pkwy.
Belz Factory Outlet World -- This outlet shopping complex, located in Pigeon Forge about 30 minutes outside of Knoxville, offers over 45 outlet stores. Among them are American Outpost, Bass, Etienne Aigner, Geoffrey Beene, Nike, Old Time Pottery, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Royal Doulton, and WestPoint Stevens.
Belz Factory Outlet World is open during the off-season (January and February) Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm and on Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm. During the rest of the year, the shopping mall is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 7pm.
Belz Factory Outlet World, I-75 at Hwy 441; Pigeon Forge TN; 865-453-7316
Prime Outlets at Lebanon -- Located about 25 minutes east of Nashville, Prime Outlets of Lebanon features over 40 outlet retailers. Among the highlights are Ann Taylor Factory Store, Bass, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Reebok, and Zales Fine Jewelry Outlet.
Prime Outlets at Lebanon is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Prime Outlets at Lebanon, I-40 to Hwy 231 at Exit 238, Lebanon TN; 615 444-0433; 800 617-2588
