Here are four iconic clothing retailers shuttering Tennessee locations this spring.
1. Eddie Bauer (All Locations)
In a major blow to Tennessee’s outdoor-loving community, the legendary Eddie Bauer is officially exiting the brick-and-mortar market. Following a bankruptcy filing in February 2026, the entity operating the brand’s physical stores failed to secure a bidder at auction. While the brand will continue as an online-only entity, all physical shops are closing for good.
Tennessee is losing its primary storefronts this season. Final inventory sales and equipment removal are slated to conclude by late May 2026 at major shopping destinations, including:
- The Mall at Green Hills (Nashville)
- CoolSprings Galleria (Franklin)
- West Town Mall (Knoxville)
- Tanger Outlets (Sevierville)
2. Francesca’s (All Remaining Locations)
The boutique staple Francesca’s is reaching the end of the road for its storefronts. Following a second bankruptcy filing and a sudden loss of investor funding earlier this year, the chain is liquidating all 400+ of its boutiques nationwide. The brand has struggled to maintain its mall-based model against rising digital competition.
Tennessee shoppers are saying goodbye to these neighborhood boutiques in several major hubs. “Going Out of Business” signs have been a fixture throughout the spring, and most locations are expected to be fully vacated by mid-May 2026. Affected sites include boutiques at:
- The Mall at Green Hills (Nashville)
- Hamilton Place (Chattanooga)
- Wolfchase Galleria (Memphis)
- Pinnacle at Turkey Creek (Knoxville)
3. Rue21 (All Locations)
Teen fashion retailer Rue21 is in the final stages of liquidating its entire North American fleet after filing for its third and final bankruptcy. Unlike previous attempts to reorganize, the brand failed to find a buyer to keep its physical doors open, leading to a total wind-down of its brick-and-mortar business…