A 1962 view of the 7 million dollar retail hub. The Phase 1 structure was bisected by the "Miracle Mall" shopping concourse, which featured a fountain pool and four live swans.
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One of these was a Morrison's Cafeteria, a branch of the Mobile, Alabama-based chain of smorgabord-type restaurants. Store number 38. which encompassed 12,000 square feet, featured three themed seating areas; the Railroad Room, Steamboat Room and Farm Room. There was seating for over 400 diners.

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Another original EASTGATE CENTER tenant was a G.C. Murphy 5 & 10. Store number 509 was the first Murphy's unit in Tennessee. It encompassed 2 levels and 45,500 square feet. Its luncheonette had seating for forty-eight.  
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