It was developed by General Growth Properties, and among the original tenants were Sears, Dillard's, and F. W. Woolworth Company.

Other tenants included Osco Drug, The Jean Joint, Beall’s, The Boston Store and Malco Theatres.

[2] Construction began in late 1977 on another anchor store, JCPenney, which opened in 1978.

Half of its area became a Pincic Food Court of 12 fast-food restaurants.

On the opposite end of the mall, a second Dillard's was built, which would house a Men's and Children's Store.