MALLMAKER NUMBER THREE:

CBL AND ASSOCIATES PROPERTIES

Originating as an operator of motion picture theaters in the Chattanooga area, Independent Enterprises was formed in 1961. The company used the site of one of its drive-ins for the location of EASTGATE CENTER, its first shopping mall, which opened (in East Ridge, Tennessee) in 1962.

Independent Enterprises merged with the Arlen Realty and Development Corporation in 1970. Eight years later, CBL and Associates Properties was formed.

Sources:

http://www.cblproperties.com/
"CBL and Associates Properties" article on Wikipedia