[2] Biltmore Square Mall, the original shopping center on the site, was built in 1989 with Hess's, Proffitt's, and Belk as its anchor stores.

The mall was developed by a joint venture of Crown American, Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation, and George H. V.

[3] In March 1998, the mall management (along with other plaintiffs) attempted to resist annexation into the city of Asheville.

[10] In November 2023 Tanger Inc. announced its purchase of Asheville Outlets with plans to improve food and beverage and add retailers.

[11] In January 2024, to reflect the ownership change, the shopping center was rebranded as Tanger Outlets Asheville.