The Books-A-Million store in Hixson, Tenn., which has operated for more than 25 years, is once again slated to close, but will re-open as one of BAM's 2nd & Charles stores at a new location this fall, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported. The company had previously announced the store's closure last July, but later said it would stay open after BAM reached a new lease agreement for the site.
BAM's first 2nd & Charles store in the state will be located in Oak Park Town Center on Highway 153, according to the shopping center's owner, Matthew Chudoba of ShopOne. It is expected to occupy 20,500 square feet of space. "We look forward to the company joining our retail lineup later this year," he said.
An exact closing date hasn't been announced yet, said store manager Moon McCroskey, who added that about 16 employees now work at the current location, which is part of a strip center at 5230 Highway 153.