February 4, 2012

Brooks Brothers Closing to Accommodate New Apple Store

Brooks Brothers at the Cool Springs Galleria is closing to make room for the incoming 13,840 square foot Apple Store.

We spoke with a Brooks Brothers employee who said the last day of business will be Jan. 27, 2012.

CoolSPrings.com asked why Brooks Brothers was leaving and the response was, “It’s just a real estate business decision.  We are opening at Opry Mills and the mall needed room for the new 13,840 square foot Apple Store in Cool Springs.  The Apple Store is taking over both the Abercrombie & Fitch and Brooks Brothers spaces”.

Combining the two spaces together will create a 85 foot wide storefront for the Apple Store.

On average Apple generates $5,626 per square foot in retail sales, the highest of any U.S retail chain.

Although we are excited about the huge Apple Store on the way, we are sad to see Brooks Brothers leave.  We hope Brooks Brothers reopens at the Cool Springs Galleria at some point in the future.

Below is a letter just received by Brooks Brothers customers, notifying them of the upcoming closing:

Brooks Brothers in Cool Springs Closing

Brooks Brothers in Cool Springs Closing

 

13,000 SF Apple Store Opening at Cool Springs Galleria

CoolSprings.com has learned that a new Apple Store is taking over both the Brooks Brothers AND Abercrombie & Fitch space for a 13,000 square foot store.  It will be a huge Apple Store!

The last day of business for Abercrombie & Fitch at the Cool Springs Galleria will be Jan. 21, 2012.

The last day of business for Brooks Brothers at the Cool Springs Galleria will be Jan. 27, 2012.

CoolSprings.com was told by a several employees from different stores inside the mall that CBL decided not to renew Abercrombie & Fitch’s lease in favor of a new tenant, although unconfirmed by mall management.

Abercrombie Kids store located upstairs told CoolSprings.com, “No we are not closing, only the adult store downstairs and I think their last day is Saturday”.

Apple fanboys rejoice!  The new tenant is an Apple Store.  As in a real, genuine Apple Store.

We found out several months ago about an Apple Store coming to Cool Springs.  At the time CoolSprings.com learned it would be on the first floor near Macy’s.  We did not know exactly which tenant would be replaced, although we were told that tenant was not aware they would be leaving soon.  One source told CoolSprings.com that Apple will take possession in April and open Sept, although it seems like it may be sooner.  Although not confirmed by Apple or the Cool Springs Galleria, a source very much in the know told CoolSprings.com with certainty that a real Apple Store is coming to the mall.

Anyone who has visited the Apple Store at the Mall of Green Hills on a weekend knows that it is so busy there is frequently a line out front.  The kind of line you have to stand in and wait before someone exits the store, to prevent the total person count inside from exceeding the maximum number allowed per Nashville fire code. It’s that busy. Needless to say a second Apple Store in Nashville is needed and Cool Springs is the only other appropriate submarket for it to be located.

We are not aware of any changes happening at the Abercrombie Kids store, located upstairs in the Cool Springs mall.

With great sadness, this also means we’ll no longer have shirtless male greeters in Cool Springs on Black Friday.

There will soon only be 2 remaining Abercrombie & Fitch stores in the Nashville area, located in the Mall at Green Hills and Rivergate Mall.

It remains to be seen what will happen with the existing MacAuthority in the Cool Springs Galleria.  MacAuthority recently opened another location at 2525 West End near the new Vanderbilt Bookstore, in between Bread & Company and Moe’s.  It will be interesting to see if MacAuthority stays or leaves  on their own accord when their lease expires or if Apple & CBL will even allow them to stay in the mall now that a genuine Apple Store is opening up.

Of course all of this is unconfirmed by Apple or CBL so it may be just rainbows and unicorns.

Last remaining Abercrombie & Fitch stores in Nashville:

Abercrombie & Fitch
Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin Rd.
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 385-2768

Abercrombie & Fitch
Rivergate Mall
1000 Two Mile Parkway, #1530
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 855-3423

J. Crew Replacing Eddie Bauer at Cool Springs Mall

J. Crew replacing Eddie Bauer at Cool Springs Galleria

J. Crew replacing Eddie Bauer at Cool Springs Galleria

Employees of Eddie Bauer at the Cool Springs Galleria have informed CoolSprings.com that mall management has elected not to renew their lease in favor of new incoming tenant J. Crew.

The employees of Eddie Bauer CoolSprings.com spoke with were not happy will the malls decision to replace them with J. Crew.

This Eddie Bauer was reportedly one of the top 10 performing stores in the entire country.

With the Cool Springs Eddie Bauer closing, there are no longer any full line Eddie Bauer stores in the Nashville area.  The only remaining presence Eddie Bauer will have in the area is an outlet store located 230 Outlet Village Blvd., Lebanon, TN 37090.

We expect the addition of a new J. Crew store to the Cool Springs Galleria will be warmly received.

This new J. Crew store at the Cool Springs Galleria will be the second in Nashville, the first is located at the Mall of Green Hills.

J. Crew
Cool Springs Galleria
1800 Galleria Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067

 

 

“Dancing With An iPod in Public” Rally at Cool Springs Galleria

A rally is being held on Sunday, December 18th from 2-3pm in Center Court at the Cool Springs Galleria in an effort to get Preston Leatherman on the Ellen show.

By now you may have seen Preston Leatherman’s “Dancing With an iPod in Public”,  filmed recently at both the Cool Springs Galleria and The Mall at Green Hills.  The video was filmed throughout stores and in mall common areas at the two Nashville area shopping malls.  Although “Dancing With an iPod in Public” has received a good amount of national press, it has yet to reach 1 million views since being uploaded to YouTube almost 3 weeks ago.  While amazing and heartwarming, relative to the world of viral videos it still has a ways to go until reaching Double Rainbow fame.  Preston needs our help to increase the YouTube views so join us from 2-3pm on Sunday!

The Cool Springs Galleria is Tennessee’s largest mall and located in Cool Springs Franklin, the heart of Williamson County.

We’ll see you there!

Preston Leatherman at Cool Springs Galleria

Preston Leatherman at Cool Springs Galleria

Official Guide to Black Friday in Cool Springs

Welcome to the Official CoolSprings.com Guide to Black Friday for stores in the Cool Springs Galleria and surrounding area.  Check back often, the list is updated throughout the week as more retailers disclose their Black Friday specials.

Enjoy!

**so far 95 listings below for Black Friday specials in Cool Springs, we are not responsible for incorrect information or misprints, most information was collected by phoning each store and the remainder was painstakingly pieced together online

• Abercrombie & Fitch – Will have shirtless male greeters at every store in America
• aerie – 40% off thru 11/26 and free shipping at ae.com, use Discount Code 72429831 online for the 40%
• Aéropostale – 50% everything in store and special “doorbusters”
• American Eagle Outfitters –  40% off entire store now thru Black Friday
• Amy’s Hallmark – Buy one get one 50% on candy, candles, etc
• Banana Republic – Opening at 4am, 40% entire store until 1pm then 25% after that
• Bath & Body Works – Open at 2am, 3 wick candles 2 for 20, body care signature collection buy 3 get 3 free, wallflower refills normally $12.50 for $5, Every $40 you spend you receive VIP bag with $103 worth of products for $20
• Belk - Free giftcards to the first 250 customers ranging from $5.00 to $1000.00 (store opens at 3:00am)
• Best Buy - Scanned copy of the Best Buy Black Friday Ad 2011
• BJ’s Wholesale Club - Scanned copy of the BJs Wholesale Club Black Friday Ad 2011
• Body Central – Everything in store is 25% until Noon, then 20% rest of day
• The Body Shop – 3 for $30 on ALL products thru 11/28, On Black Friday ONLY w/ a $30 purchase for an extra $25 shoppers receive $120 worth of mystery items while supplies last
• Buckle – 10% off sale denim, 15% off sale outwear, tops, acces & shoes, guys and girls reg price bracelets 15% off
• Caché – 30% entire store except dresses
• The Children’s Place – Open at midnight, 30% off entire store until 2pm
• Christopher & Banks – Now thru Friday %50 off entire store reg merchandise,  select tops 70% off, sale merchandise additional 70%
• Claire’s – Red line merchandise 10 for $10 or extra 75% off marked off price
• Coldwater Creek – Buy One, Get One 50% on everything thru 11/28
• College Station – Hats and t-shirts buy 1 get 1 50% off mix and match, 50% of Snuggies, car flags 2 for $20
• Costco - Scanned copy of the Costco Black Friday Ad
• Crazy 8 – Employee wasn’t sure, said its “Usually our fleece and PJs on sale”
• Crocs – Buy 1 get 1 50% off with exclusions
• C.J. Banks – 70% off select items, extra 70% off sale items and 50% off regular items
• CVS – 26 Black Friday freebies this year, using the CVS rebate program here is the List of CVS Black Friday Freebies
• David Parker Shoes – All shoes in store $15 or $20 off
• Dick’s Sporting Goods - Scanned copy of the Dicks Sporting Goods Black Friday Ad
• Dillard’s 615.771.7101
• Eddie Bauer – Open at Midnight, 40% off entire store
• Finish Line – Basic t-shirts 5 for $15, many boots 30%, college tshirts $6.99, college fleece 2 for $30, all shorts $5.99
• Foot Locker – Mostly clothes, Foot Locker fleece and thermals buy 1 get 1 free
• Forever 21 – Tons of new product arriving, bunch of 2 for 1 deals, 2 for $8, 2 for $10, 2 for $12
• Fossil – no extra deals, just normal mark downs
• Fred Meyer Jewelers – Almost everything 50% off regular prices with some exclusion, couple doorbusters
• GameStop - Complete sale list and scanned copy of the GameStop Black Friday Ad
• Gap – Entire store 20% – 60% off
• Gymboree – Until Noon fleece buy 1 get 1 free, outerwear 65% off, 30% entire purchase AFTER Noon 25% off entire purchase
• Half Price Books - Free $5.00 gift card + bag to the first 100 customers at each store – 1 bag will have a $100.00 card inside (opens at 7:00 am)
• HH Gregg - Scanned copy of the HH Gregg Black Friday Ad
• Hot Topic – Opening at midnight, few door busters, Limited Edition $15 Batman t-shirt and poster for new movie and $15 Hello Kitty plush and poster
• James Avery 615.224.9315 – Buy a charm get a charm bracelet free, 2 bracelets to choose from
• JCPenney – Handing out 1.9 million FREE Disney snow globes showing Mickey Mouse with a wreath to attract shoppers
• Jessica McClintock – 50% off sale items and 15% off regular items
• Joann Fabrics - Scanned copy of the Joann Fabrics Black Friday Ad
• Johnston & Murphy – $39.99 scarfs, 50% off certain coats, 40% off womens shoes and handbags
• Jos. A. Bank – 40% or 50% off suits, huge discounts on cashmere coats, executive suits $139, top coats $99
• Justice – 40% off entire store
• Kay Jewelers – Not doing anything extra for Black Friday
• Kohl’s - Scanned copy of the Kohl’s Black Friday Ad
• Lane Bryant – Today thru Mon the entire store is 50% off except Seven7 and Spanx
• Lids – Buy 1 Get 1 50% off
• Lowe’s - Scanned copy of the Lowes Black Friday Ad
• MacAuthority – 13 inch MacBook Pro for $999 11 inch MacBook Air $699
• Macy’s – Scanned copy of the Macys Black Friday Ad Part 1 - Part 2
• Men’s Wearhouse – Buy one get one free entire store except shoes
• Michael’s – Scanned copy of the Michaels Black Friday Ad
• MILES The Auto Spa – Adding 20% bonus value to all gift cards purchased thru Friday
• Mori Luggage & Gifts – 20% off regular priced items until 10am
• Motherhood Maternity – For every$75 spent you recieve a $50 Restaurant.com gift certificate, denim buy 1 get 1 50% off
• New York & Company – 50% entire store all day
• New Balance – Mention a coupon for $10 off $75 or more or $20 off $150 or more
• Oakley – Mostly clothes sales, no eye wear
• Office Depot – Scanned copy of the Office Depot Black Friday Ad
• OfficeMax – Scanned copy of the Office Max Black Friday Ad
• Old Navy – Handing out FREE Kodak EasyShare Sport digital cameras and other goodies worth around $100 to a very limited numbers of shoppers who purchase at least $40 in merchandise, Scanned copy of the Old Navy Black Friday Ad 2011
• Payless ShoeSource – Select items 50% off now thru Sunday
• Pear Tree Avenue – Opens at 6am, Tons of Vera Bradley retired pieces marked down 25% – 50% off, spend $100 on Vera Bradley and receive FREE Suzani Tote bag, Limited Edition Pandora charm revealed Friday 6am
• Perfume Collection – Everything 10% – 60%
• PetSmart – Scanned copy of the PetSmart Black Friday Ad
• Pier 1 Imports – Select items mostly 20-25% off, some 50% off
• Plato’s Closet – Like them on Facebook and get a discount, she had no idea how much
• Pottery Barn – Bunch of random sale items
• Rack Room Shoes - Free gift to the first 50 customers at every store who make a purchase* on Black Friday,
You could win free shoes for a year OR 2 minute shopping spree OR promotional gift cards
*While supplies last. 1 prize per customer. Must be 18 years old or older.
• RadioShack – Scanned copy of the RadioShack Black Friday Ad
• Rite Aid – Scanned copy of the Rite Aid Black Friday Ad
• Sam’s Club – Scanned copy of the Sams Club Black Friday Ad
• Sears – Handing out FREE Thomas Kinkade collectible ornaments to the first 200 shoppers who purchase clothing, intimate apparel or accessories, each store is also giving FREE 13″ Craftsmen tool bags to the first 60 customers who buy $20 worth of tools
• Sephora inside JCPenney – $10 specials on items normally $22-$76 retail List of Sephora Black Friday Deals
• Shi, by Journeys – Lots of markdowns from 20% of 60% off
• Shoe Carnival – Buy 1 get 1 50% off
• Spencer Gifts – Buy 1 get 1 50% off on  hats, t-shirts, belts, buckles & wallets
• Sports Authority – Bonus bucks ($10 – $500) for the first 80 people in line at each store, Scanned copy of the Sports Authority Black Friday Ad
• Staples – List of items FREE after rebate, Scanned copy of the Staples Black Friday Ad
• Strasburg Children – 4am to 930am all FG4 brand is 50%, after its 40% until close on Sunday
• Stride Rite – 50% off boots and slippers
• Sunglass Hut – Buy get 1 free on all clearance, 70% select Vogue styles and drawing for a free pair of sunglasses
• Target – Scanned copy of the Target Black Friday Ad
• Teavana – A couple introductory blends 4 ounces for $10
• The Score of Cool Springs – Buy 1 get 1 50% off new or used games for Wii, Xbox 360 & PS3, Buy 1 get 1 free new or used games for Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance game, Atari, NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, PS1, PS2, Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, Xbox and lots more
• Toys R Us – Scanned copy of the Toys R Us Black Friday Ad Part 1Part 2
• Things Remembered Now thru Fri, womens bracelets buy 1 get 1 50% off
• Victoria’s Secret – Opens at Midnight, $65 Black Friday tote free with $65 purchase, bras buy 1 get 1 50% off
• Walgreens – 15 Black Friday FREE items at Walgreens this year here, Complete sale list and scanned copy of the Walgreens Black Friday Ad
• Walmart – Scanned copy of the Walmart Black Friday Ad Part 1Part 2
• Yankee Candle Company – Buy 2 get one free all jar candles, 3 for $10 stocking stuffers, electronic home frag 2 for $15
• Zales Jewelers – She thought it was an additional 10% like last year but wasn’t sure
• “346″ Brooks Brothers – 40% off entire store, today through Friday

Staples Black Friday Freebies for 2011

Staples in the Cool Springs Galleria is giving away a few items that are FREE after rebate for Black Friday:

  • HP Everyday Glossy Photo Paper, $9.99 free after rebate (limit 2)
  • Norton Internet Security 2012 for 1 PC, $39.99 free afrer rebate
  • QuickBooks Online Simple Start 2012, $79.99 free after rebate
  • Titanimum Maximum Security for 3 PCs, $70 free after rebate
  • Titanimum Antivirus for 1 PC, $38 free after rebate
  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 for 1 PC, $59.99 free after rebate
  • McAfee Total Protection for 3 PCs, $65 free after rebate

Dillard’s Scentsational “A Christmas Carol Evening”

Dillard's at Cool Springs Galleria

Dillard's at Cool Springs Galleria

The Cool Springs Galleria Dillard’s is having their Scentsational “A Christmas Carol” event Thursday, November 10th from 5pm – 9pm.

Scentsational “A Christmas Carol” is an event you don’t want to miss!

A $500 Dillard’s shopping spree grand prize will be awarded!

Dozens of well appointed cosmetic and fragrance baskets such as those listed below will be given away for this semiannual event at the Cool Springs Galleria Dillard’s.

Studio Tenn Theatre Company in Franklin, TN is providing the entertainment for this year’s event with “A Christmas Carol” themed characters and decorations.

For every $35 spent in cosmetics or fragrance you receive 24 tickets which enter you into a drawing for any of the 24 baskets being given away. You choose which baskets to try for, enter all your tickets into one drawing or spread them around for a chance to win multiple baskets.

Fragrance and cosmetic baskets include designer brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Chloe, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Juicy Couture, Calvin Klein, Angel, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Gucci Guilty & more!

Enjoy refreshments, light appetizers and prize drawings from every cosmetic line! Stylists will be present for hair, skin and make up consultations.

Needless to say, this is event is a must attend!

For more information or to RSVP call (615) 771-7101

Also on November 10, if you bring in a new or gently worn clean coat to donate to the Nashville Rescue Mission you will receive a coupon for 15% off a new coat good on Saturday, December 4th at the Cool Springs Galleria Dillard’s.

List of Gift Baskets Available:

-$150 Elizabeth Arden products & Free Makeover
-$200 Lancome products & Free Makeover
-$150 Clinique products & Free Makeover
-$200 Estee Lauder products & Free Makeover
-$100 Clarins products & Free Makeover
-$150 Origins products & Free Makeover
-$150 Shiseido products & Free Makeover
-$150 Kiehls products & Free Makeover
-$150 Dior products & Free Makeover
-Chanel Beauty Basket
-Dolce & Gabbana fragrance products
-Viktor & Rolf fragrance products
-Chloe fragrance products
-Ralph Lauren, Romance, Ralph & Big Pony fragrance products
-Juicy Couture, Viva La Juicy fragrance products
-Calvin Klein, Euphoria, Beauty & Shock fragrance products
-Angel fragrance products
-Marc Jacobs, Daisy, Oh Lola & Lola fragrance products
-Ed Hardy, True Religion, Hippie Chic, Hearts & Daggers
-Givenchy, Le Secret, Fendi & Play fragrance products
-Gucci & Gucci Guilt fragrance products
-Clarisonic product basket with robe
-Katy Perry Purr, Taylor Swift Wonderstruck & Justin Bieber products

Dillard’s
Cool Springs Galleria
1796 Galleria Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37067

Scentsational at Cool Springs Galleria

Scentsational at Cool Springs Galleria

Dillard’s Grand Opening of The Edge

The Edge Beauty at Dillard's Cool Springs Galleria

The Edge Beauty at Dillard's Cool Springs Galleria

Look out Sephora!

Dillard’s at the Cool Springs Galleria has a new and fabulous area opening within the costmetics department called “The Edge Beauty”.

The Edge Beauty will offer several fresh and exciting cosmetic brands new to Dillard’s.  The department has a “Sephora-esque” feel with modern, clean lines surrounded by a natural white light.  The Edge is designed more as a self serve area, it will allow customers to browse on their own and examine products without a salesperson retrieving it from behind a counter.

Stop by on Saturday October 22 for a special visit by a national make up artist to coincide with opening of The Edge Beauty.

See you there!

Dillard’s Cool Springs Galleria
1796 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067